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Guru Schools

Sr. Database Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$113K - $154K/yr

Overview: Title: Sr.Database Engineer Employment Type: C2C Location: Irvine, CA- ONSITE Client is looking for a Sr. Database Engineer to be a technical authority and lead designer of our high ...

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Senior Database Engineer

Warner Robins, GA · On-site

$96K - $131K/yr

The Senior Database Engineer supports the 402d SWEG's mission by working closely with engineers, developers, administrators and other technical teams supporting a variety of weapon system platforms ...

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Senior Database Engineer

Warner Robins, GA

$96K - $131K/yr

The Senior Database Engineer supports the 402d SWEG's mission by working closely with engineers, developers, administrators and other technical teams supporting a variety of weapon system platforms ...

Stellantis

Database Developer

Auburn Hills, MI · On-site

Stellantis is seeking a Senior Database Developer to assist in planning, designing, developing, and implementing company databases for data reporting and analysis. The role involves data analysis ...

Bigbear.ai

Senior Database Engineer with Poly

Hanover, MD · On-site

$135K - $281K/yr

Overview Senior Database Engineer Location: On-Site at Customer Location (Annapolis Junction, MD) Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Poly Are you ready to take your database engineering expertise to the ...

CGI Inc.

Senior Database Engineer

Lafayette, LA · On-site

$101K - $137K/yr

Senior Database Engineer Category: Database Administration Main location: United States, Louisiana, Lafayette Alternate Location(s): United States, Tennessee, Knoxville Position ID:J0526-2037 ...

Crunchyroll, LLC

Senior Database Engineer

San Francisco, CA · Hybrid

$124K - $169K/yr

As a Senior Database Engineer for the Data Engineering team, you will maintain and enhance the ... You are proficient in monitoring tools (e.g., Datadog, CloudWatch, DevOps Guru, DB Performance ...

Humana, Inc.

Senior Database Engineer

$108K - $147K/yr

The Senior Database Engineer work assignments involve moderately complex to complex issues where the analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. The Senior ...

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How much do senior database developer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for senior database developer in the United States is $56.81, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $46.63 and $67.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Database Developer vs Database Administrator?

AspectSenior Database DeveloperDatabase Administrator
Primary FocusDesigning, developing, and optimizing database systems and queriesMaintaining, securing, and backing up databases
Required SkillsSQL, database design, performance tuning, codingDatabase management, security protocols, troubleshooting
Work EnvironmentDevelopment teams, project-based tasksOperational environment, system monitoring
CertificationsOracle, Microsoft SQL Server certificationsOracle Certified Professional, Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator

While both roles require strong SQL and database knowledge, Senior Database Developers focus on creating and optimizing database solutions, whereas Database Administrators handle the ongoing maintenance, security, and performance of databases. Understanding these differences helps employers and professionals align skills with job responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Senior Database Developer job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Internship, 4% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 2% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 12% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $118,171 per year, or $56.8 per hour.
Senior Database Developer

Senior Database Developer

Propeller Health

San Diego, CA

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a Database Developer with strong expertise in MongoDB and working knowledge of MySQL/Aurora on AWS. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience designing, optimizing, and scaling databases, while collaborating closely with development teams and DBAs to ensure high availability, performance, and reliability.

This is a great opportunity for a mid-level developer who wants to expand their cloud and database expertise while contributing to mission-critical systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement high-performance MongoDB solutions for demanding workloads.

  • Manage and optimize AWS RDS (MySQL/Aurora) instances, ensuring security, scalability, and cost efficiency.

  • Support database deployments and orchestration with EKS (Kubernetes).

  • Collaborate with developers to design efficient data models, queries, and indexing strategies.

  • Manage database schema versioning and scripts with GitHub and Flyway.

  • Monitor and tune performance using native tools, AWS CloudWatch, Datadog, and proactively address bottlenecks.

  • Ensure data integrity, security, compliance, and disaster recovery readiness.

  • Support migrations and interoperability across different RDBMS platforms.

Required Skills & Experience

  • 3+ years of experience with MongoDB (architecture, design, optimization, and operations).

  • 1-2 years of experience with MySQL (Aurora) development and administration.

  • Hands-on AWS experience with RDS and/or Aurora.

  • Familiarity with Kubernetes (EKS) and containerized deployments.

  • Experience with GitHub-based version control and CI/CD workflows.

  • Strong skills in database performance tuning, troubleshooting, and query optimization.

  • Understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC).

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills in cross-functional environments.

  • Knowledge of database security, disaster recovery, and data migration practices.

Nice to Have

  • Exposure to Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation).

  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines for database changes.

  • Exposure to monitoring, automation, and container orchestration tools (Kubernetes, Docker).

  • Familiarity with additional AWS services (e.g., Lambda, CloudWatch, IAM).

What You Can Expect

  • A people-first culture that emphasizes growth, learning, and engineering excellence.

  • Opportunities to influence database and platform design decisions.

  • A collaborative and supportive environment with strong cross-team partnerships.

  • The chance to make a tangible impact on products that directly affect customers worldwide.

Joining us is more than saying "yes" to making the world a healthier place. It's discovering a career that's challenging, supportive and inspiring. Where a culture driven by excellence helps you not only meet your goals, but also create new ones. We focus on creating a diverse and inclusive culture, encouraging individual expression in the workplace and thrive on the innovative ideas this generates. If this sounds like the workplace for you, apply now! We commit to respond to every applicant.

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