AWS Data Architect & Snowflake Expert

OpenTalent; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenTalent is seeking a Database Architect in Woodlawn, MD to design and manage scalable, secure database solutions on AWS and Snowflake. You will configure EMR clusters, optimize performance and cost, and ensure robust backup and disaster recovery while integrating with multiple AWS services.

The role requires 7+ years in database architecture, strong SQL skills, and expertise in automation and scripting (CloudFormation, Terraform, AWS CLI, Python, Bash, PowerShell).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field with 7+ years as a Database Architect.
• Experience with AWS database and data processing services (RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB, Redshift, ElastiCache, EMR, Neptune).
• Strong knowledge of AWS security best practices and data storage compliance.
• Proficient in automation and scripting (CloudFormation, Terraform, AWS CLI, Python, Bash, PowerShell).

Responsibilities

• Utilize AWS database and data processing services (RDS, AuroraDB, DynamoDB, Redshift, ElastiCache, EMR, Neptune).
• Configure, launch, and manage EMR clusters; optimize for performance and cost; integrate with data sources.
• Architect scalable, high-performance, secure database solutions; integrate with Lambda, S3, EC2, Glue.
• Design backup, DR, high availability, and failover (Multi-AZ, read replicas).
• Write complex SQL queries for data analysis, transformation, and reporting; optimize queries and caching.
• Ensure SSA security, privacy, and data management compliance; mentor junior/mid-level developers.

Skills

Database Architecture

AWS

Snowflake

SQL

Automation

Scripting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or related field

Job description

OpenTalent is seeking a Database Architect in Woodlawn, MD to design and manage scalable, secure database solutions on AWS and Snowflake. You will configure EMR clusters, optimize performance and cost, and ensure robust backup and disaster recovery while integrating with multiple AWS services.

The role requires 7+ years in database architecture, strong SQL skills, and expertise in automation and scripting (CloudFormation, Terraform, AWS CLI, Python, Bash, PowerShell).