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Senior Staff Database Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site +1

$125K - $170K/yr

We are looking for a strong database engineer with deep technical expertise, sharp logical ... Work personas (flexible, remote, or required in office) are categories that are assigned to ...

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Senior Staff Database Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site +1

$165K - $289K/yr

We are looking for a strong database engineer with deep technical expertise, sharp logical ... 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

We are looking for a strong database engineer with deep technical expertise, sharp logical ... 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

We are looking for a strong database engineer with deep technical expertise, sharp logical ... Work personas (flexible, remote, or required in office) are categories that are assigned to ...

VIMO INC.

Senior Database Administrator

Mountain View, CA · On-site +1

$150K - $170K/yr

We are looking for a Senior PostgreSQL Database Administrator to join our Vimo team. About The Role: As a Senior PostgreSQL Database Administrator, you will be responsible for the design ...

Landpoint

Remote Data Analyst

Fremont, CA · Remote

Data analysts are responsible for gathering data from multiple sources, such as databases, APIs ... Remote data analysts must be able to clearly and concisely communicate their findings and ...

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As of Aug 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote database in Santa Clara, CA is $62.39, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51.11 and $70.58 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a remote database?

A Remote Database job involves managing, maintaining, and optimizing databases from a remote location. Professionals in this role handle data security, performance tuning, backups, and troubleshooting without being physically present at the organization's site. Remote database administrators (DBAs) and developers use cloud-based tools and VPNs to access and manage databases securely. This job requires expertise in database management systems (DBMS) like MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or MongoDB. It offers flexibility, but strong communication skills and reliable internet connectivity are essential for success.

What does a remote database do?

In a Remote Database position, your daily responsibilities often include monitoring database performance, running backups, managing user access, troubleshooting issues, and optimizing queries for efficiency. You may also be tasked with implementing security measures, applying updates and patches, and supporting data migration or integration projects. Collaboration with developers, IT support, and sometimes business analysts via virtual meetings and project management tools is common. This role requires proactive communication and strong documentation skills to ensure smooth workflows and maintain the reliability of critical data systems. By managing these key tasks, you help support an organization's digital infrastructure from anywhere.

What skills and qualifications are needed for a remote database?

To thrive as a Remote Database professional, you should have strong skills in database management, SQL and/or NoSQL query languages, backup and recovery procedures, and relevant educational or certification backgrounds such as a degree in computer science or certifications like Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate. Familiarity with tools such as SQL Server Management Studio, Oracle, MongoDB, MySQL, and cloud database platforms is commonly required. Excellent problem-solving abilities, strong attention to detail, and self-motivation are important soft skills since the role is remote and often requires independent work. These qualifications are crucial for ensuring efficient database performance, data integrity, and success while collaborating virtually with technical teams.

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Cloud Services Database Specialist

Centric Software

Campbell, CA • Remote

$130 - $160K/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 29 days 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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