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# Senior Cloud Database Engineer

- **Company:** Everforth Apex
- **Location:** Phoenix, AZ, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Query Performance, Microsoft Windows, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Database, Databases, Data Integrity, Relational Databases, Database Security, Linux, Disaster Recovery, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB, MySQL, NoSQL, Oracle Databases, Oracle (Applications), Backup and Restore, Datadog, Scripting, System Availability, Database Performance, Information Technology, AWS Data Analytics, Terraform, Sql Database Administration, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/52bd5e8c-00ae-4d42-bdde-481d63d640a6

## About the Role

This employer is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Cloud Database Engineer to join a dynamic IT team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud-based database systems. This professional will lead and contribute to business projects, infrastructure strategy, capacity management, and support activities to optimize database performance and security in a cloud environment., Education: A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred.

Experience: Candidates must possess at least five years of hands-on Oracle Database Administration experience, with RDS experience being a requirement. Proven experience in managing and monitoring production workloads in AWS is required.

Technical Skills: Strong expertise with AWS and proficiency in cloud database services is required. Candidates must demonstrate solid knowledge of relational database management systems, specifically Oracle and PostgreSQL, as well as NoSQL databases such as MongoDB and DocumentDB. Proficiency with Windows and Linux operating systems, MS SQL Server, and MySQL is necessary. Hands-on experience with scripting languages, including Python, Terraform, or Chef, is required for automation and monitoring.

Preferred Qualifications

 * Relevant certifications in cloud technologies and database management, such as the AWS Certified Database - Specialty.
 * Experience with specialized tools including AWS Data Migration Service, AWS Relational Database, Oracle OEM, SQL Management Studio, Chef, and DataDog.

## Description

* Design, implement, and manage cloud-based database solutions to ensure high availability, scalability, and reliability.
 * Collaborate with software developers, system administrators, and other IT teams to define database requirements and architecture for various projects.
 * Monitor and optimize the performance of cloud databases, identifying and resolving bottlenecks to ensure optimal query performance.
 * Plan and execute database migrations, upgrades, and patches while minimizing downtime and ensuring data integrity.
 * Implement and maintain database security best practices, including user access control, data encryption, and vulnerability assessments.
 * Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues, performing root cause analysis and implementing preventative measures.
 * Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for database configurations, processes, and procedures.
 * Ensure data backups, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies are in place and regularly tested.
 * Stay updated with emerging cloud and database technologies to evaluate potential benefits and make recommendations for adoption.
 * Provide technical support and guidance to development teams for database-related matters.