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This is a position of opportunity for an eager, early-stage career CS grad who understands how databases interact with applications, infrastructure, and distributed systems to deliver exceptional performance, reliability, and scalability.What You'll Do✅ Design, deploy, and maintain large-scale database platforms✅ Optimize performance through query tuning, indexing strategies, execution plan analysis, and schema design --> advanced SQL skills required✅ Build Python-based automation and tooling to streamline operational workflows and improve system reliability✅ Architect and support high-availability solutions, including replication, failover, and disaster recovery✅ Manage and scale containerized database workloads in Kubernetes✅ Monitor platform health and proactively address performance bottlenecks using observability toolsRequired QualificationsCompletion of a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or technology field1-3 years of experience in database engineering, systems engineering including designing, maintaining, or owning database infrastructure; DBA experience a plus (professionally or through academics).Strong proficiency in core SQL and deep working knowledge of relational databases, complex query manipulation, indexing, partitioning, replication, and high availability.Solid Python development skills — able to write production-quality scripts and tooling, not just one-off automation.Good understanding of Kubernetes — deploying, managing, and debugging containerized workloads.Linux fundamentals — shell scripting, process management, system monitoring, and core command-line fluency.Comfort operating in a production environment — you handle pressure well and take ownership of reliability.Completion of internships, co-op programs or hands on work experience is welcomed!","company":"System Soft Technologies","rawCompany":"system soft technologies","city":"Coatesville","state":"PA","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-08-31T08:46:38.511Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1242.00","title":"Database Administrators","slug":"database-administrators"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1243.00","title":"Database Architects","slug":"database-architects"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"518210","title":"Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services","slug":"computing-infrastructure-providers-data-processing-web-hosting-and-related-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Junior Database Engineer","description":"Database Engineer – Production Services (Associate/Jr Level)Greater Philadelphia Area (100% Onsite) - relocation optionsUS or Green Card onlyFull name and city/state of residence required on all resumesWe're looking for a Database Engineer who brings a blend of database and systems engineering skills. 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