Database Tech Lead

Kforce Inc; Temple (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kforce Inc is seeking a Database Tech Lead in Atlanta, GA to architect, implement, and optimize scalable SQL-based databases, focusing on AWS services. Applicants must hold a BS in a related field and have extensive experience in database roles. Candidates will engage in designing robust data pipelines, ensuring data quality, and collaborating closely with DevOps teams for operational stability.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off for salaried personnel

Qualifications

• 3 years of database lead experience required.
• Strong understanding of high availability, replication, and disaster recovery.
• Proficiency in at least one scripting language (e.g., Python).

Responsibilities

• Architect and optimize SQL-based databases focused on AWS Aurora.
• Design and manage data pipelines using AWS Glue and Apache Airflow.
• Own the stability and reliability of production databases.

Skills

SQL development

Database architecture

Data engineering

Data governance

Capacity planning

Performance tuning

Education

BS in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

AWS services (Aurora, RDS, S3, Glue, Lambda, Redshift)

Apache Airflow

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Kforce Inc provided pay range

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Base pay range

$110,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

Responsibilities

Kforce's client in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Database Tech Lead. Database Architecture & Design:

• Architect, implement, and optimize scalable SQL-based databases, with a focus on AWS Aurora (PostgreSQL/MySQL)
• Leverage AWS services (Aurora, RDS, S3, Glue, Lambda, Redshift, etc.) to build modern, cloud-native data platforms
• Ensure database schemas are optimized for performance, consistency, and maintainability
  
  

ETL & Data Pipeline Organization:

• Design, build, and manage robust data pipelines using AWS Glue and Apache Airflow
• Ensure data quality, lineage, and consistency across ingestion, transformation, and export layers
  
  

Production Support & Operations:

• Own the stability and reliability of production databases and data flows
• Handle capacity planning, performance tuning, backup/restore procedures, and failover strategies
• Collaborate with DevOps and SRE to implement observability, alerting, and automated recovery procedures
• Identify opportunities to improve performance and resilience within the data ecosystem
  
  

Continuous Improvement

• Enhance data governance for schema changes, migrations, and data access control
• Evaluate new tools and frameworks that improve efficiency, reliability, or scalability of data systems
• Enhance accountability, testing, and automation in data engineering
  
  

Requirements

• BS in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 3 years of database lead experience
• 3 years of experience in database and data engineering roles
• 3 years of experience in SQL development, query optimization, indexing strategies, and transaction management
• Strong understanding of data architecture in production systems, including high availability, replication, and disaster recovery
• Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language (e.g., Python)
  
  

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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