Seeking an experienced Database Steward/Application Support Engineer

Join a leading healthcare organization advancing research through innovative technology solutions. We are seeking an experienced Database Steward/Application Support Engineer to support research data platforms, enterprise applications, and IT service management within the Division of Research.
This role combines database administration, workflow automation, AI-enabled tools, application support, and data governance to empower researchers, analysts, and data scientists.
Key Responsibilities

• Administer and support research applications, databases, and enterprise platforms.
• Manage application licensing, upgrades, patches, configurations, and vendor relationships.
• Support database environments, reporting, workflow automation, and data governance initiatives.
• Assist end users with Python, R, SQL, scripting, AI tools, and code optimization.
• Develop automation opportunities and improve operational workflows.
• Coordinate software deployments, infrastructure updates, and security-related changes.
• Lead technical projects from planning through implementation while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Create technical documentation, SOPs, knowledge articles, and operational reports.
• Support ITSM processes including Incident, Problem, Change, Knowledge Management, and Service Reporting.
• Work closely with research teams, data scientists, analysts, vendors, and IT leadership.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supporting enterprise applications, databases, or data platforms (3 4 years considered for strong technical candidates).
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Data Analytics, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience with SQL, Python and/or R.
• Experience in Database administration.
• Experience in ITSM/ITIL practices, including workflow automation.
• Experience in open-source technologies.
• Previous exposure and/or experience in data governance and reporting.
• Experience supporting enterprise applications and working directly with business users.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, communication, and customer support skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Apache Airflow
• Databricks
• Azure Cloud
• Git/GitHub
• GitHub Copilot or Microsoft Copilot
• Large Language Models (LLMs) and AI-assisted development tools
• Freshworks, ServiceNow, or similar ITSM platforms
• Healthcare, clinical research, or HIPAA-regulated environments
• Linux/Unix administration
• Business Intelligence and reporting tools

Location: Pleasanton, CA (Hybrid)

• Approximately 2 days onsite per week during onboarding, transitioning to 1 day onsite after training, with additional onsite support as needed.

Work Schedule: Candidates must be willing to work overtime as needed to support business priorities, critical system updates, production issues, and other time-sensitive operational requirements.
Duration: Initial contract anticipated to be 3 6 months with the goal of converting to a full-time employee before year-end, depending on business needs and performance.

Type: Contract
Location: Remote or Pleasanton, CA (onsite 5 days out of the week)
Pay Range: $50/hr-$60/hr DOE Submit resume to