Database Engineer - Forward Deployed
Core
Forward-deployed Database Engineer leading pre-sales engagements, architecting database migration strategies, and building reusable IP for enterprise data modernization.
Role type
Senior IC Database Engineer (Pre-sales & Architecture)
Builds
Production-grade database migration solutions and reusable architectural IP
Domain
Cloud Infrastructure (AWS) + Data Engineering
Required skills
Database migration, AWS data services, Relational DB platforms, Data pipelines/ETL, Pre-sales engagement, POC leadership, Software engineering fundamentals
Preferred skills
NoSQL platforms, GenAI-assisted migration tooling, AWS certifications, Data lakehouse architectures, Consulting background
Technologies
AWS (RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB, Redshift, DMS, SCT, EC2, VPC, IAM, S3), PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server, GenAI/LLM
Responsibilities
Lead technical pre-sales engagements (Executive Conversations, workshops, POCs), Architect database migration strategies (Re-host, Re-platform, Re-factor), Identify repeatable patterns and build reusable architectural IP, Deconstruct complex technical propositions, Gather market data and build business cases, Influence senior stakeholders, Drive force-multiplication via enablement assets
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
