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vetegrity

Senior Database Engineer

Annapolis Junction, MD · On-site

$205K/yr

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - The Database Engineer will direct the development of complex systems using queries, tables, and database storage and retrieval using Cloud methodologies for ...

Discovery Machine®, Inc.

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Database Engineer

Austin, TX · Remote

As a core member of a lean, self-directed engineering team, you will handle routine database lifecycles and administrative tasks, working alongside our Senior Database Operations Engineer to ...

CACI International, Inc.

Database Engineer

Linthicum, MD · On-site

$120K - $265K/yr

Database Engineer Job Category: Information Technology Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance ... Direct the development of complex systems using queries, tables, and database storage and retrieval ...

Harvey

Staff Database Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

... direct authority--you've written RFCs, set standards, and changed how an engineering organization thinks about database operations • Proficiency with cloud database services at scale (Azure ...

Travel + Leisure Co.

Database Engineer III

Orlando, FL · On-site

The Database Engineer III (Lead Engineer) leads engineering delivery, technical execution, and ... This role does not typically carry direct people-management responsibility but is expected to lead ...

Travel + Leisure Co.

Database Engineer III

Orlando, FL · On-site

The Database Engineer III (Lead Engineer) leads engineering delivery, technical execution, and ... This role does not typically carry direct people-management responsibility but is expected to lead ...

Cornerstone Defense

Senior Database Engineer

Annapolis, MD · On-site

$104K - $142K/yr

Senior Database Engineer Location: Annapolis Junction Compensation Range: $165 - 185k *Clearance ... Direct fulfillment of requirements from project inception to project completion. * Direct the ...

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How much do director database engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for director database engineer in the United States is $122,112.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $99,500.00 and $140,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Database Engineer vs Database Architect?

AspectDirector Database EngineerDatabase Architect
CredentialsBachelor's/Master's in Computer Science, SQL certificationsBachelor's/Master's in Computer Science, SQL certifications
Work EnvironmentLeads database teams, manages projects, oversees implementationDesigns database systems, develops architecture, plans data models
Industry UsageUsed in large organizations, tech companies, financeUsed in enterprise systems, software development, data-driven companies

The main difference is that the Director Database Engineer focuses on leading database teams and managing projects, while the Database Architect specializes in designing and planning database systems. Both roles require similar technical credentials and are integral in data management but differ in scope and responsibilities.

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Systems & Database Engineer

SYSTEM SOFT TECHNOLOGIES LLC

Bala Cynwyd, PA • On-site

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Job description

Systems & Database Engineer (MariaDB)

Direct Hire

100% onsite - Philadelphia

US or

Our Production Services Team is looking for a skilled engineer with a strong foundation in database technologies and systems engineering - not a traditional DBA, but someone who understands how databases fit into broader system architecture and can collaborate across disciplines to drive performance, reliability, and scalability.

This role is part of a front office support team, focused on application database engineering for trading platforms and directly supporting traders in a high-performance, low-latency environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, deploy, and maintain relational and non-relational database systems at scale (hundreds of millions to billions of records, TB-scale datasets), including MariaDB, MongoDB, InfluxDB, and ClickHouse.
  • Optimize query performance through advanced indexing strategies, execution plan analysis, and schema design.
  • Develop Python tooling and automation to support database operations, maintenance workflows, and system health.
  • Ensure high availability and reliability through replication, failover design, and disaster recovery planning.
  • perate confidently in production environments - diagnosing and resolving time-sensitive issues with composure and precision.
  • Manage and scale containerized database workloads using Kubernetes, including ClickHouse deployments.
  • Monitor system health using observability tooling and proactively address performance degradation.
  • Collaborate with developers, researchers, and platform engineers to support data-intensive applications.
  • Apply AI tooling and best practices to accelerate engineering workflows.

What we're looking for Core Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field - or equivalent practical experience.
  • 1-5 years of experience in database engineering, systems engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Strong proficiency in SQL and deep working knowledge of relational databases - complex query manipulation, indexing, partitioning, replication, and high availability.
  • Solid Python development skills - able to write production-quality scripts and tooling, not just one-off automation.
  • Good understanding of Kubernetes - deploying, managing, and debugging containerized workloads.
  • Strong Linux fundamentals - shell scripting, process management, system monitoring, and core command-line fluency.
  • Comfort operating in a production environment - you handle pressure well and take ownership of reliability.
  • Working knowledge of AI tools and best practices for engineering workflows.

Nice to Have

  • Graph database experience (e.g., Neo4j or similar).
  • Oracle database experience.
  • ProxySQL configuration and routing experience.
  • Infrastructure-as-code experience with Terraform.
  • Familiarity with Prometheus and Grafana for observability and alerting.
  • Prior experience in a production or trading environment.

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