Senior Staff Database Engineer
Core
Design, implement, and optimize cloud-native database architectures on AWS, including query optimization, performance tuning, and high-availability solutions.
Role type
Senior Staff Database Engineer (Cloud & Automation)
Builds
Cloud-native database platforms (Aurora PostgreSQL, AWS RDS, MSSQL, Oracle) and AI-driven automation agents for DB operations.
Domain
Cloud Infrastructure (AWS) + Database Systems + AI/ML Operations
Deliverable
production ML models | infrastructure
Required skills
Aurora PostgreSQL, AWS RDS PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, Terraform, Ansible, Python, Shell scripting, SQL, PL/SQL, LLMs, RAG, AI agents, disaster recovery, capacity planning, SOX compliance
Preferred skills
Experience with Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL and Amazon RDS database platforms, large-scale cloud database migration, modernization and transformation projects involving AWS ODB and RDS services, advanced troubleshooting skills, agentic development
Technologies
AWS, Amazon RDS, Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, Terraform, Ansible, Python, Shell, LLMs, RAG
Responsibilities
Evaluate and recommend AWS database services; Design, implement, and optimize cloud-native database architectures; Lead and support database migrations from on-premises to AWS; Develop and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code solutions to automate database provisioning and operational workflows; Design and implement robust backup, restore, and disaster recovery strategies; Architect and manage high-availability solutions; Provide expert-level troubleshooting for complex database issues; Analyze current and future database capacity requirements; Identify and implement AI-driven solutions to streamline DBA workflows.
Seniority
Senior Staff, hands-on IC with strategic ownership
