Database Engineering Associate

Salesforce

. Improve performance, scalability, and resilience in a large-scale platform .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $111,000 - $122,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in database engineering, cloud infrastructure management, and system reliability, with a strong focus on performance optimization and incident resolution. Proficient in utilizing AWS, Python, and container orchestration tools to enhance production systems and automate workflows.

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AWSPythonRelational Database Management Systems (RDBMS)KubernetesDatabase Engineering

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Hard Skills

Database EngineeringScriptingPythonShellGolangLinux System EngineeringDistributed ApplicationsAI ToolsLog ManagementMonitoring Tools

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

DockerKubernetesAWSPostgreSQLSplunkELK StackGrafanaPrometheus

Certifications & Qualifications

Minimum Background Investigation (MBI)

Industry Keywords

Cybersecurity FundamentalsIncident ManagementEscalation ManagementProduction SystemsPublic Trust

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudCyber SecurityDockerElasticSearchGrafanaKubernetesLinuxLogstashNoSQLPostgresPrometheusPythonRDBMSSplunkGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Improve performance, scalability, and resilience in a large-scale platform
Implement functional and system tests for database quality
Debug, conduct root cause analysis, and diagnose defects
Participate in database automation and feature enhancement on premises and in public cloud platforms
Ensure the availability and reliability of production databases
Work with Engineering teams to triage issues
Define, develop, and deploy system monitoring requirements, thresholds, and corrective actions
Improve system reliability through predictive analysis
Collaborate with stakeholders and provide feedback on resiliency initiatives
Participate in production Incident Management and Escalation Management calls and drive incidents to resolution
Provide technical and platform support to customers and stakeholders using production systems

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong background in Computer Science or a related technical field
Located in North America
Python, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS) skills
0-2 years of experience deploying distributed applications using containers (Docker) and orchestration platforms (Kubernetes, EKS, GKE)
0-2 years of hands-on AWS experience, including building and operating production-grade infrastructure
0-2 years of database engineering experience (relational, NoSQL, or both)
0-2 years of Linux system engineering experience
0-2 years of scripting or programming experience in Shell, Python, and/or Golang
Willing and ready to participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation
Practical experience using AI tools, such as AI coding assistants or generative AI, to speed up development, automate workflows, or improve infrastructure quality
Experience with log management and analytics platforms such as Splunk or the ELK stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana)
Kubernetes
Cybersecurity fundamentals
Experience with PostgreSQL
Experience in monitoring tools such as Grafana and Prometheus
Must be a U.S. citizen (U.S. born or naturalized), operating on U.S. soil, without dual citizenship
Ability to meet customer and government screening standards, including Criminal Justice Information Services screening with fingerprint scan
Agreement to complete a Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) for a Moderate Public Trust position and obtain other clearances as appropriate

Benefits

Comp & perks

Job shadowing
Mentorship programs
Talent development courses
Time off programs
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Mental health support
Paid parental leave
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k)
Employee stock purchasing program
Potential incentive compensation, equity, and benefits, as applicable