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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Platform Engineer - Database Administration (AWS Focus) - **Company:** Mastercard - **Location:** O'Fallon, MO, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $96,000.0 - $163,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Applications Architecture, Backup Devices, Bash Shell, Business Software, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Database, Cloud Engineering, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Databases, Continuous Integration, Data Systems, Database Security, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Distributed Data Store, Distributed Systems, Oracle Exadata, Failover, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Networking Basics, Operational Databases, Oracle Databases, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, Redis, Release Management, Ansible, Cloud Platform System, System Availability, Grafana, Database Optimization, Multi-Cloud, Caching, Database Performance, Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Cloudformation, Database Migration, Amazon Relational Database Service, Data Management, Database Replication, Cloudwatch, Terraform, Microservices - **Published:** July 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://mastercard.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/CorporateCareers/job/OFallon-Missouri/Senior-Platform-Engineer---Database-Administration--AWS-Focus-_R-277093 ## About the Role AWS & Cloud Platforms (Primary) * Hands-on experience with: o Amazon RDS (PostgreSQL) o Aurora PostgreSQL o EC2-based database deployments * Strong understanding of: o VPC, networking, security groups o IAM roles and policies o CloudWatch, CloudTrail monitoring * Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform / CloudFormation) Database Platforms * Strong expertise in PostgreSQL DBA (mandatory) * Experience in Oracle DBA (add-on / good to have) * Database platform engineering and lifecycle management Performance & Reliability * Query optimization and performance tuning * Monitoring and alerting * Troubleshooting and RCA * High availability and resilience design * Backup and disaster recovery strategies Automation & Engineering * Scripting: Python, Bash * Automation frameworks and tooling * CI/CD integration for database deployments * Configuration management Systems & Infrastructure * Linux/Unix administration * Networking fundamentals * Virtualized and distributed environments Security & Risk * Database and cloud security best practices * Encryption, access control, auditing * Risk mitigation and compliance adherence Ways of Working * Agile methodology * Cross-functional collaboration * ITSM practices (incident, change, problem management) * Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, * 7+ years in database administration / platform engineering * Strong experience with PostgreSQL in AWS environments * Experience managing production database systems in 24x7 environments * Hands-on experience with AWS database services and cloud-native architecture * Experience with database migrations (on-prem * AWS) Good to Have * Oracle DBA experience (RAC, Exadata, OEM) * Experience with PostgreSQL on Aurora vs self-managed comparison * Exposure to multi-cloud or hybrid environments * Experience with Redis / caching technologies * Knowledge of data replication and distributed database systems * Experience driving standardization, compliance, and operational excellence initiatives Preferred Qualifications * Experience architecting large-scale AWS database platforms * Advanced PostgreSQL performance tuning * Experience with database observability tools * Strong background in automation and DevOps practices * Understanding of microservices and cloud-native application architecture ## Description The Senior Platform Engineer - Database Administration is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing scalable, secure, and highly available database platforms on AWS Cloud, supporting critical business applications. This role emphasizes PostgreSQL as the primary database platform, with Oracle expertise as a strong advantage. The position focuses on cloud-native database engineering, automation, platform reliability, and operational excellence, ensuring modern, resilient data platforms in a 24x7 enterprise environment. Role Responsibilities Cloud & Platform Engineering * Design, implement, and manage AWS-based database solutions, including Amazon RDS, Aurora PostgreSQL, EC2-hosted databases, and hybrid architectures. * Build and maintain cloud-native, scalable, and highly available database platforms aligned with enterprise standards. * Collaborate with architecture teams to design secure and resilient cloud database architectures. Database Administration * Administer and support PostgreSQL databases (primary focus) in production environments. * Support Oracle database environments (on-prem / cloud) as an additional skillset. * Manage database lifecycle activities including provisioning, patching, upgrades, and migrations. Performance & Reliability * Monitor database performance using AWS CloudWatch, Performance Insights, and native tools. * Perform query tuning, indexing strategies, and performance optimization. * Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for performance and availability incidents. * Implement capacity planning and scaling strategies for cloud-based workloads. Automation & DevOps * Build and maintain automation for database provisioning, patching, backups, and failover using tools such as: o Terraform / CloudFormation (IaC) o Ansible / scripting (Python, Bash) * Enable CI/CD pipelines for database changes and schema deployments. * Drive standardization and process automation across environments. High Availability & DR * Implement and manage high availability configurations: o Aurora multi-AZ, RDS Multi-AZ o PostgreSQL replication and failover * Design and execute backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies in AWS. * Validate DR through regular testing and failover drills. Security & Compliance * Implement AWS and database security best practices, including IAM, encryption (KMS), and network isolation (VPC, SGs). * Ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory policies. * Proactively identify and mitigate risks related to database security and access. Collaboration & Operations * Collaborate with application, analytics, and infrastructure teams to optimize data solutions. * Support release and deployment activities, including schema changes and validations. * Participate in incident management, on-call rotation, and continuous improvement initiatives. * Provide technical guidance and mentoring to team members., All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must: * Abide by Mastercard's security policies and practices; * Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed; * Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and * Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines. ## Related Videos - [Reducing LLM Calls with Vector Search Patterns - Raphael De Lio (Redis)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1714-reducing-llm-calls-with-vector-search-patterns-raphael-de-lio-redis) - [Database Magic behind 40 Million operations/s](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/748-database-magic-behind-40-million-operations-s) - [HTTP headers that make your website go faster](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1676-http-headers-that-make-your-website-go-faster) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Event based cache invalidation in GraphQL](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/433-event-based-cache-invalidation-in-graphql) - [Swapping Low Latency Data Storage Under High Load](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/746-swapping-low-latency-data-storage-under-high-load) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [The Best Job Search Websites of 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/368-the-best-job-search-websites-of-2025) - [Best Coding Boot Camps in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/237-best-coding-boot-camps-in-germany) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [7 Most Popular Web Developer Jobs in Europe](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/163-7-most-popular-web-developer-jobs-in-europe)