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Remote Cloud Database Engineer Jobs in California

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Staff Database Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site +1

$146K - $255K/yr

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Senior Staff Database Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site +1

$125K - $170K/yr

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Senior Staff Database Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site +1

$165K - $289K/yr

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Senior Staff Database Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site +1

$165K - $289K/yr

Influence infrastructure decisions that shape our multi-tenant cloud platform * Mentor and ... Work personas (flexible, remote, or required in office) are categories that are assigned to ...

ServiceNow

Senior Staff Database Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site +1

$165K - $289K/yr

Influence infrastructure decisions that shape our multi-tenant cloud platform * Mentor and ... Work personas (flexible, remote, or required in office) are categories that are assigned to ...

ServiceNow

Senior Database Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site +1

$125K - $170K/yr

Influence infrastructure decisions that shape our multi-tenant cloud platform * Mentor and ... Work personas (flexible, remote, or required in office) are categories that are assigned to ...

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Senior Database Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site +1

$127K - $216K/yr

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What are Remote Cloud Database Engineers?

Remote Cloud Database Engineers are IT professionals who design, implement, manage, and optimize cloud-based databases while working from a remote location. They are responsible for ensuring the reliability, security, and scalability of databases hosted on cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Their work involves database architecture design, data migration, performance tuning, backup and recovery, and troubleshooting. These engineers collaborate with development and operations teams to support applications and services that rely on cloud databases.

What are some common challenges Remote Cloud Database Engineers face when managing distributed database systems?

Remote Cloud Database Engineers often encounter challenges related to ensuring optimal performance, security, and data consistency across distributed environments. Working remotely adds complexity, as it requires effective communication with cross-functional teams and proactive monitoring to quickly address issues. Additionally, keeping up with evolving cloud technologies and best practices is essential for maintaining seamless operations and minimizing downtime. Building strong collaboration habits and leveraging automation tools can help overcome these challenges and contribute to a robust database infrastructure.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Remote Cloud Database Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Cloud Database Engineer, you need expertise in database design, management, and optimization, typically backed by a degree in computer science or related field. Familiarity with major cloud platforms (such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud), automation tools, and certifications like AWS Certified Database – Specialty are highly valuable. Strong problem-solving skills, effective communication, and self-motivation are essential soft skills for remote collaboration and troubleshooting. These capabilities ensure reliable, scalable, and secure database solutions in dynamic cloud environments.
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Cloud Services Database Specialist

Cloud Services Database Specialist

Centric Software

Campbell, CA • Remote

$130 - $160K/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 19 hours ago

Job description

About Centric Software:

CentricSoftwareis a global leader,providing an innovative and AI-enabled product-concept-to-commercialization platform for retailers, brands and manufacturers of all sizes. We equipretail, fashion,luxury, footwear,outdoor, homeand consumer goodsbrandswithpioneering best-of-breed solutionsto plan, design, develop, source, comply, buy, make, price, allocate, sell and replenish products.Our technologypowers brandstostreamline processes, driveefficiency and operate with confidence in an ever-changing market.

Our story is one of rapid growth, bold ideas and extraordinary opportunities. We're here to challenge the status quo-and we're looking for brilliant people who want to do the same. No matter where you are in the world, this is your chance to be part of something exceptional.

Job Title: Cloud Services Escalation Lead
Location: Remote - USA or Canada (ET)
Compensation:$130.000 - $160,000 USD (depending on location) Job Summary:As a Database Specialist, you will be responsible for working with common relational databases (Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL Server, and PostgreSQL), as well as preferably have an understanding of NoSQL databases (MongoDB specifically), deployed on both traditional servers, as well as Cloud Managed instances (AWS, Azure and GCP), as well as containerized versions.
From a day-to-day perspective, you will be the subject matter expert assisting our global operations team who are responsible for a large number of databases, separated across multiple customer environments, to be proactive in managing instances where underlying issues are to do with those databases, be that such things as long-running queries, or issues relating to their general configuration. This aspect of the work will be working alongside the Cloud Operations team.
While this role does not involve designing database schemas for our core products, it will require you to be able to appreciate, discuss, and understand issues relating to performance with our R&D/DBA community, Performance Testing and DevOps teams, and how we have built this essential component that underpins our software products.
Database design experience will be essential for handling, and working on, internal Cloud Services projects, that underpin the ability of the Cloud Services department to support our day-to-day operational practices.Key Responsibilities:
  • Monitor various databases across multiple environments, using established tools, such as DataDog, on a day-to-day basis
  • Supporting the Cloud Operations team in handling database issues, and acting as a subject matter expert/escalation point
  • Assist in investigating issues related to various databases, and where necessary, liaise with other internal teams in resolving issues
  • Work with the Cloud Services Infrastructure Architect in implementing robust backup and disaster recovery strategies for various database platforms for both customer accounts and internal applications
  • Supporting the Cloud Operations team in handling Disaster Recovery (DR) operations for databases for customers
  • Ensuring database security in respect to the ways in which Centric implements customer databases
  • Work on Cloud Services projects, where there is a need for database implementations, to ensure they are performant and secure, to meet our security needs
Qualifications:Must Haves
  • Microsoft Certified: Database Administrator Associate, plus,
  • Certification in at least one of the three main cloud providers, especially those that relate to Cloud Managed Database platforms certification:
  • AWS: AWS Certified Database - Specialty
  • Azure: Azure Database Administrator Associate
  • GCP: Cloud Database Engineer
  • A degree in a Database-related subject
Experience and Skills:
  • 10+ years of proven experience as a Database Administrator/Specialist, including Cloud Managed instances.
  • Hands-on experience in monitoring databases via centralized tools, such as DataDog
  • Experience in troubleshooting performance issues on relational and non-relational databases
  • The ability to work out how databases and database objects work in relation to applications, with or without documentation
  • Experience in handling disaster recovery scenarios for databases, as well as other related areas such as backup management and data retention policies
  • Solid skills in designing and implementing various database platforms, using tools such as Terraform for deployment, and providing support to other teams developing such scripts
  • Experience and knowledge of data security frameworks, including such areas as NIST, ISO27001, and data privacy standards
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with internal teams, cloud providers, and external customers
  • Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.
  • A keen interest in keeping up-to-date with advancements in database technologies
Nice to Have:
  • Relevant certifications in PostGreSQL and/or MongoDB Administration
  • Any exposure to AI data engineering
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $130,000 - $160,0000 and Benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level and location. The range for each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience and relevant education or training. Please note that the compensation details listed reflect the base salary and certain positions may be offered with additional variable incentives.

    Centric Software provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status or genetic information.

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