[Remote] Sr. Database Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Robert Half is seeking a Senior level Database Engineer to provide technical leadership for their global data platforms. The role involves designing and operating large-scale data systems, leading migrations, and ensuring system scalability and efficiency across AWS and Azure environments.ResponsibilitiesProvide senior-level technical leadership for global data platformsDesign, evolve, and operate large-scale data systems that power downstream services and customer-facing applicationsDefine long-term data platform strategy and lead complex migrationsEnsure systems are scalable, reliable, and efficient across AWS and Azure environmentsPartner closely with technical and business leaders to turn complex requirements into durable, high-performing systemsSkillsProven cloud migration experience, specifically migrations to AWSDeep hands-on experience with AWS databases, including DynamoDB and DocumentDBStrong proficiency in Python and SQLHands-on data pipeline engineering experienceExperience working with high-volume, complex datasetsExperience designing systems that supply data to downstream services and presentation layersFamiliarity with in-memory and AI-related data stores, including Redis (especially for AI or vector-based use cases)Ability and willingness to discuss both architecture and real-world implementation details7–10+ years of experience in data engineering, database engineering, or platform engineeringOwnership of production-grade data systems operating at terabyte scale or beyondStrong understanding of distributed systems concepts such as consistency, replication, and partitioningHands-on experience with AWS-native data services and supporting infrastructureWorking knowledge of Azure data servicesExperience leading major technical initiatives across teams through influence rather than authorityStrong incident response experience and comfort operating in high-severity production environmentsExcellent communication skills with both technical and executive stakeholdersExperience with Solr (used heavily by the team)AWS in-memory services such as ElastiCache and MemoryDBExposure to vector databases or AI-focused data storesExperience with MongoDB or similar NoSQL platformsShell scripting experience is strongly preferredU.S. Citizenship preferred due to FedRAMP / GovCloud requirementsCompany OverviewRobert Half provides staffing, recruiting, finance, and accounting services. It was founded in 1948, and is headquartered in Frankfurt, Hessen, DEU, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.roberthalf.de.