C2C Job Opening for – Database Engineer – West los Angeles, CA

Job Title:
Database Engineer
Job Description:
Location Requirement
This position is open only to candidates who currently reside in the following approved location:  West Los Angeles, CA

Job Summary

We are looking for a Database Engineer with deep expertise in SQL Server and Azure cloud technologies to join our product engineering team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, AI-enhanced SDLC and is passionate about building scalable, secure, and high-performance applications. 

Key Responsibilities

·  Design, implement, and optimize SQL Server databases for high availability, scalability, and performance. 

·  Lead and support Azure migration efforts for legacy databases and data services. 

·  Develop and maintain cloud-native data solutions using Azure SQL, Azure Data Factory, Cosmos, and other relevant services. 

·  Operate in an AI driven SDLC environment: 

·  Collaborate with AI copilots to convert stakeholder requirements into structured data models and specs. 

·  Use generative AI tools to iterate on database architectures and performance strategies. 

·  Pair program with AI assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude) to write, refactor, and validate SQL in real-time. 

·  Implement tools for automated validation, bug prediction, and self-healing data pipelines. 

·  Collaborate with application engineers to ensure seamless integration between backend data systems and product features. 

·  Monitor and troubleshoot database performance, security, and compliance issues. 

Required Qualifications

·  6+ years of experience in database engineering with a focus on SQL Server. 

·  Strong understanding of database design, indexing, query optimization, and stored procedures. 

·  Strong experience in Database Modeling using 3rd Normal form with solid experience in data architect.  

·  Have 3-5 years experience in No SQL experience such as COSMOS.   

·  Having solid knowledge of SQL Internals in Azure SQL Database Hyperscale 

·  Strong experience in optimizing database queries and stored procedures including monitoring database performance both system and database standpoint.  

·  Has strong experience using SQL Server side Trace. 

·  Proven experience with Azure SQL, Azure Data Factory, and cloud-native data architectures. 

·  Expertise in reviewing stored proc performance, reading execution plans and making optimizations 

·  Designing and writing high performance SQL queries and table designs 

·  Familiarity with AI code assistants like GitHub Copilot, or similar tools. 

·  Knowledge in distributed databases and ELT tools, data stream processing tools is a big plus.