Database Engineer 3

Protingent

Mountain View, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$65–$72 Per Hour
LOCATION
Mountain View, CA
POSTED
12 days ago
Job Title: Database Engineer 3

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Database Engineer 3 with our client located in Sunnyvale, CA.

Job Description:
  • We are seeking a highly skilled Database Reliability Engineer (DBRE) with a minimum of 8+ years of proven experience in complex PostgreSQL and MongoDB administration and multi-cloud architecture.
  • While expertise in MongoDB is critical for this role, the focus will be architecting and managing our large-scale PostgreSQL environments.
  • This pivotal position requires exceptional adaptability to quickly learn and master any new database technology or cloud platform.
  • The role drives core technology strategy, leading all major migration and upgrade projects, and ensures the operational excellence, resilience, security, performance and cost efficiency of our multi-terabyte scale database environments on AWS and GCP.
  • This position requires proven expertise in managing highly available systems, leveraging cloud databases AWS, GCP, CI/CD pipelines, Terraform, and advanced DB Administration skills, including implementing compliance controls.

Job Qualifications:
  • Min 8+ years of relevant experience.
  • Min Bachelors
  • DBRE (PostgreSQL & MongoDB)

Job Details:
  • Job Type: Contract
  • Pay Rate: $65 - $72 an hour.
  • Location: Sunnyvale, CA (onsite)

Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.

About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.

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