Sr. Database Engineer

cloudingest inc

Newport Beach, United States of America

yesterday

Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Working hours

Regular working hours

Languages

English

Experience level

Senior

Newport Beach, United States of America

Artificial Intelligence

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Computer Programming

Databases

Data Infrastructure

Relational Databases

Amazon DynamoDB

Python

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Data Processing

Cloud Platform System

Sql Optimization

Large Language Models

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Terraform

Data Pipelines

Professional Experience: 8-12+ years in database administration or engineering, with at least 4+ years in a Senior Engineering role focusing on cloud environments.
AWS Database Mastery: Expert-level knowledge of the AWS database ecosystem (Aurora, RDS, DynamoDB, Redshift).
Coding & Scripting: Proven mastery of Python and Advanced SQL for automation and sophisticated data manipulation.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Deep experience with Terraform or AWS CDK to manage database infrastructure.
Data Modeling: Expert-level understanding of both relational and non-relational data modeling techniques.
Client-Facing Excellence: Exceptional skills in leading technical workshops and translating ambiguous business needs into high-performance technical designs.
Startup Mentality: A "builder" mindset with a focus on impact, ownership, and the agility to solve "unsolvable" technical challenges.

Bonus Points (Nice-to-Haves)

Certifications: AWS Certified Database - Specialty or AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional.
AI/ML Fluency: Experience with vector databases and preparing data pipelines for LLM integration.

Consulting Background: Experience in a Professional Services or global consulting environment