Cloud Database Engineer

Mindlance; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Cloud Database Engineer to join their team. This role focuses on optimizing and managing PostgreSQL databases, leveraging AWS Aurora features for high availability and performance. You'll be responsible for database design, migration strategies, and ensuring compliance and security. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and a strong understanding of the AWS ecosystem. Join a dynamic environment where your expertise will contribute to innovative solutions and drive impactful results.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of PostgreSQL architecture and best practices.
• Experience with database migration strategies and data integrity verification.

Responsibilities

• Monitor database performance and implement backup strategies.
• Troubleshoot database issues and ensure integrity and security.

Skills

PostgreSQL

AWS Aurora

Database Design

Database Optimization

Database Security

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

AWS DMS

CloudFormation

Terraform

Job description

Title: Cloud Database Engineer

Duration: 6 months TTH

Location: Mclean, VA (Fully Onsite)

Candidate Characteristics:

• PostgreSQL Experience
• Strong understanding of PostgreSQL architecture, internals, and best practices
• Experience with database design, development, and optimization
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve PostgreSQL issues
• Experience with AWS Aurora features such as high availability, Global databases, and storage
• Experience with Aurora management and monitoring tools
• Experience with Aurora's performance and cost optimization strategies
• Good understanding of the overall AWS ecosystem and automation tools (e.g., CloudFormation, Terraform)

Database Administration:

• Monitoring database performance, implementing backup and recovery strategies, and troubleshooting database issues
• Performing database tuning and query optimization
• Ensuring database integrity, security, and compliance
• Strong knowledge of Database Security & Access Management
• Experience supporting traditional DB technologies such as Oracle and MongoDB is highly desirable

Database Migration:

• Experience with migration strategies, including planning, execution, and data integrity verification, utilizing AWS DMS services
• Familiarity with tools and techniques for migrating data between different database systems (e.g., Oracle to PostgreSQL)

Soft Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated, driven, and creative

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience (required)

EEO Statement:

Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of minority, gender, disability, religion, LGBTQI, age, or veteran status.