AWS Practice Lead: Open-Source DB Expert

Percona; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-only

Equity incentive plan

Career development funds

Connectivity allowances

Flexible work hours

Equipment for remote office

Paid time off programs

Job summary

Percona is seeking a Practice Lead for AWS to guide customers in deploying open-source databases on AWS and related services (EKS, Aurora, RDS, ElastiCache, MSK). This role blends hands-on leadership with strategic advisory across architecture, migration, and cost optimization.

As a remote-first company with a truly global team, the Practice Lead will mentor engineers, collaborate with AWS partnerships, and shape offerings that accelerate customer success in a fast-growing open-source database

Responsibilities

• Architect AWS-based open-source database solutions and migrations for customers.
• Lead and mentor the AWS practice team, driving delivery excellence and technical credibility.
• Collaborate with AWS partnerships, co-sell motions, and go-to-market activities.

Job description

Percona is seeking a Practice Lead for AWS to guide customers in deploying open-source databases on AWS and related services (EKS, Aurora, RDS, ElastiCache, MSK). This role blends hands-on leadership with strategic advisory across architecture, migration, and cost optimization.

As a remote-first company with a truly global team, the Practice Lead will mentor engineers, collaborate with AWS partnerships, and shape offerings that accelerate customer success in a fast-growing open-source database