AWS Data Platform Lead Engineer (Onsite)

Stefanini, Inc; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 129,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite

Job summary

Stefanini Group is seeking an AWS Platform Engineer in San Francisco, CA (onsite) for a long-term contract. You will lead the AWS data infrastructure, manage Aurora PostgreSQL/MySQL, and implement Terraform-based deployments.

The role requires strong SQL, Linux scripting, and cloud security knowledge. The position involves on-call rotation, collaboration with data engineers and scientists, and mentoring junior team members in a dynamic, onsite environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing AWS infrastructure with a focus on data services.
• Strong hands-on experience with relational databases, particularly PostgreSQL and MySQL.
• Experience with infrastructure as code, specifically Terraform.
• Knowledge of AWS data services including DMS, Glue, and RDS/Aurora.
• Solid understanding of database administration, including performance tuning and troubleshooting.
• Experience with cloud cost management and FinOps practices.
• Proficiency with Linux/Unix systems and shell scripting.
• Experience with monitoring tools and implementing observability solutions.
• Understanding of network security principles and best practices in cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the maintenance and optimization of our AWS data infrastructure, focusing on proactive improvements and regular maintenance.
• Manage database platforms including Aurora PostgreSQL and MySQL, performing upgrades, rehydrations, and performance tuning.
• Implement and maintain infrastructure as code using Terraform for consistent and repeatable deployments.
• Configure and manage AWS data services including DMS and Glue.
• Design and implement monitoring and alerting systems to ensure platform health and performance.
• Develop automation scripts and tools to improve operational efficiency.
• Spearhead cloud cost optimization initiatives and implement FinOps best practices for our data platform.
• Collaborate with internal teams including data engineers, analysts, and scientists to understand their platform needs.
• Participate in on-call rotation to support critical platform issues when they arise.
• Document platform architecture, operations procedures, and best practices.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members.

Skills

AWS

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Terraform

DMS

Glue

RDS/Aurora

Linux/Shell

Observability

Python scripting

Tools

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Stefanini Group is seeking an AWS Platform Engineer in San Francisco, CA (onsite) for a long-term contract. You will lead the AWS data infrastructure, manage Aurora PostgreSQL/MySQL, and implement Terraform-based deployments.

The role requires strong SQL, Linux scripting, and cloud security knowledge. The position involves on-call rotation, collaboration with data engineers and scientists, and mentoring junior team members in a dynamic, onsite environment.