Database Engineer III - AMZ9917997

Amazon; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC in Seattle is seeking a Database Engineer III to design and build advanced DBA tools, automate operations, and drive cost-efficient, scalable database platforms across Fulfillment Centers and External Fulfillment Platforms.

The role focuses on AWS-based databases (Aurora, Redshift, DynamoDB), migration between RDBMS and NoSQL, and performance tuning, with mentoring of junior engineers and code reviews.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in CS/IT/Engineering/Math or related field with 1 year of experience in the job offered or related occupation; or Bachelor’s with 5 years progressive post-baccalaureate experience.
• Experience with RDS (PostgreSQL/MySQL), Redshift, or other RDBMS; UNIX shell and SQL; database migrations; NoSQL databases; and Python/Ruby/Java/Perl or related language.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop specialized DBA tools and automation to enhance database performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency.
• Lead end-to-end launch and scaling of databases for new FCs and EFPs; ensure production readiness and sequencing.
• Migrate applications between RDBMS and NoSQL; monitor production environments and optimize performance.
• Mentor junior engineers, conduct code/design reviews, uphold engineering best practices.

Skills

RDS (PostgreSQL/MySQL)

UNIX shell

SQL

NoSQL databases

DynamoDB

Python

Ruby

Java

Perl

Database migrations

Education

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or related field

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or related field with 5 years progressive experience

Tools

Amazon RDS (PostgreSQL/MySQL)

Redshift

DynamoDB

S3

Aurora

Job description

Description

MULTIPLE POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Employer: AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC

Offered Position: Database Engineer III

Job Location: Seattle, Washington

Job Number: AMZ9917997

Position Responsibilities:

Design and develop specialized DBA tools and automation to enhance database performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency. This includes creating machine learning-based anomaly detection systems, developing monitoring frameworks using AMSR, enhancing troubleshooting tools, and building automation for cost and peak event management. Lead the end-to-end launch and scaling of databases for new Fulfillment Centers (FCs) and External Fulfillment Platforms (EFP), ensuring proper sequencing and readiness for production. Drive the expansion of sequencing implementations across other service teams. Optimize and monitor production database environments, implement recovery solutions using AWS cloud architectures, and support efforts to reduce fleet costs. Evaluate and integrate newly beta-tested technologies into Amazon’s DB stack and work on tuning database performance and planning for scaling and peak load requirements. Migrate applications between Amazon’s RDBMS and NoSQL technologies where appropriate. Participate in hiring, mentor junior engineers, conduct code and design reviews, and help ensure engineering best practices are upheld across the team. Utilize technologies such as Amazon Aurora (PostgreSQL/MySQL), RDS, DynamoDB, S3, Redshift, Apollo, and internal tools like Amazon Pipelines and Brazil Build System.

Position Requirements:

Master’s degree or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field and one year of experience in the job offered or a related occupation. Employer will accept a Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field and five years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or a related occupation as equivalent to the Master’s degree and one year of experience. Must have one year of experience in the following skills: (1) experience with RDS (PostgreSQL and MySQL), Redshift, or other RDBMS systems; (2) experience in UNIX shell and SQL; (3) experience in database migrations and creation of objects in SQL and NoSQL technologies; (4) experience with DynamoDB, NoSQL Databases, or other relational databases; and (5) experience with Python, Ruby, Java, Perl, or a related procedural language.

Amazon.com is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation.

40 hours / week, 8:00am-5:00pm, Salary Range $149,989/year to $197,400/year.

Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, visit:

https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits.#0000

Basic Qualifications

Position Requirements:

Master’s degree or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field and one year of experience in the job offered or a related occupation. Employer will accept a Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field and five years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or a related occupation as equivalent to the Master’s degree and one year of experience. Must have one year of experience in the following skills: (1) experience with RDS (PostgreSQL and MySQL), Redshift, or other RDBMS systems; (2) experience in UNIX shell and SQL; (3) experience in database migrations and creation of objects in SQL and NoSQL technologies; (4) experience with DynamoDB, NoSQL Databases, or other relational databases; and (5) experience with Python, Ruby, Java, Perl, or a related procedural language.#0000

Preferred Qualifications

Please see job description and the position requirements above.

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