Senior AWS & Snowflake Database Architect

OpenTalent; Woodlawn (MD); On-site; USD 134,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenTalent seeks a Database Architect to design, implement, and optimize scalable, secure database solutions using AWS services and Snowflake. You will handle database administration, SQL development, automation, security compliance, and support for other developers.

The role requires 7+ years of experience with AWS database services and Snowflake, along with strong SQL skills and the ability to mentor junior team members. Woodlawn, MD-based full-time position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience as a Database Architect.
• Experience with AWS database and data processing services (RDS, AuroraDB, DynamoDB, Redshift, ElastiCache, EMR, Neptune).

Responsibilities

• Architect scalable, high-performance, and secure database solutions.
• Manage AWS DB operations, including EMR clusters and integration with Lambda, S3, EC2, and Glue.
• Design backup, disaster recovery, and high-availability solutions (Multi-AZ, read replicas).
• Design, implement, and manage Snowflake data warehouses and write complex SQL queries.
• Provide guidance to junior- and mid-level developers.

Skills

Database architecture

AWS services

SQL development

Data modeling

Security best practices

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree substitute

Tools

Snowflake

Amazon RDS

AuroraDB

DynamoDB

Redshift

EMR

Lambda

S3

Glue

Job description

OpenTalent seeks a Database Architect to design, implement, and optimize scalable, secure database solutions using AWS services and Snowflake. You will handle database administration, SQL development, automation, security compliance, and support for other developers.

The role requires 7+ years of experience with AWS database services and Snowflake, along with strong SQL skills and the ability to mentor junior team members. Woodlawn, MD-based full-time position.