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 Python, AWS, and RDBMS, with hands-on experience in deploying distributed applications using containers and orchestration platforms.

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Python ProgrammingAmazon Web Services (AWS)Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS)Database EngineeringIncident Management

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Hard Skills

Database AutomationRoot Cause AnalysisDebuggingCapacity ManagementData MigrationLinux System EngineeringScriptingContainer DeploymentPredictive AnalysisCloud Infrastructure Improvements

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

DockerKubernetesSplunkELK StackGrafanaPrometheusPostgreSQL

Certifications & Qualifications

Minimum Background Investigation (MBI)Criminal Justice Information Services Screening

Industry Keywords

Production DatabasesGovernment Cloud24/7 On-Call RotationCybersecurity FundamentalsAI Tools

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudCyber SecurityDockerGrafanaKubernetesLinuxNoSQLPostgresPrometheusPythonRDBMSSplunkGo

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
Take responsibility for 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 detailed 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
Deliver scalable data migration, capacity management, and cloud infrastructure improvements for government cloud customers

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
U.S. citizen (U.S. born or naturalized) operating on U.S. soil
Must not hold dual citizenship
Ability to meet customer and government screening standards, including a Criminal Justice Information Services screening with fingerprint scan
Must complete a Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) for a Moderate Public Trust position and gain other clearances as deemed appropriate
Practical experience using AI tools, such as AI coding assistants or generative AI, is an advantage
Experience with Splunk or the ELK stack is an advantage
Experience with Kubernetes is an advantage
Cybersecurity fundamentals are an advantage
Experience with PostgreSQL is an advantage
Experience with monitoring tools such as Grafana or Prometheus is an advantage

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
Incentive compensation may be available
Equity may be available
Reasonable accommodations during the application or recruiting process