Cloud Database Specialist

AWS Database Engineer Role

We are seeking a skilled AWS Database Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our engineering department, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing cloud-based relational database systems using Amazon RDS, Aurora, and EC2-hosted databases.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience with database administration and optimization in cloud environments, particularly on AWS. Proficiency in administering and optimizing PostgreSQL, MySQL, and Oracle databases is essential, including performance tuning, backup & recovery, high availability, and disaster recovery.

In this role, you will collaborate with data architects, engineers, and DevOps teams to deliver reliable and scalable data solutions. You will also support developers by analyzing and optimizing SQL queries for performance and efficiency.

The successful candidate will have a solid understanding of database performance tuning, indexing strategies, partitioning, and query optimization. Experience with scripting and automation using Python, Bash, or similar is highly desirable.

You will ensure that database security, encryption, and compliance with industry best practices are maintained at all times. Additionally, you will stay current with emerging AWS features, database technologies, and industry best practices.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented individual who wants to work with cutting-edge technology and make a meaningful contribution to our team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage cloud-based relational database systems using Amazon RDS, Aurora, and EC2-hosted databases.

• Administer and optimize PostgreSQL, MySQL, and Oracle databases, including performance tuning, backup & recovery, high availability, and disaster recovery.

• Perform database migrations using AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) and other migration tools.

• Collaborate with data architects, engineers, and DevOps teams to deliver reliable and scalable data solutions.

• Support developers by analyzing and optimizing SQL queries for performance and efficiency.

• Monitor and troubleshoot database issues, ensuring high availability and security compliance.

• Implement database automation, infrastructure as code (IaC) practices, and CI/CD pipelines for database deployments.

• Ensure data security, encryption, and compliance with industry best practices and internal policies.

• Maintain comprehensive documentation on database architecture, processes, and procedures.

• Stay current with emerging AWS features, database technologies, and industry best practices.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

• 4+ years of experience in database engineering or administration, including hands-on experience with databases on AWS.

• Strong experience with AWS Database Services, including RDS, Aurora, and DMS.

• Proficient in database performance tuning, indexing strategies, partitioning, and query optimization.

• Strong scripting and automation experience using Python, Bash, or similar.

• Experience with infrastructure as code tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.

• Solid understanding of backup strategies, monitoring tools, and security best practices.

• Familiarity with multi-account AWS environments and cross-region/database replication.

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Highly Desirable:

• AWS Certification (e.g., AWS Certified Database – Specialty, AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate).

• Experience with large-scale database migrations from on-prem to AWS.

• Familiarity with data governance, compliance, and auditing tools.

About Us:

We are a forward-thinking organization dedicated to delivering innovative solutions using cutting-edge technology.

Contact Information:

Please submit your application through our website.