Senior Database Engineer, MySQL Cluster and Postgres on AWS

On-site in Washington, DC Our client seeks a Senior Database Engineer to lead enterprise PostgreSQL and MySQL database environments across on-premise and cloud platforms. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with database architecture, performance tuning, high availability solutions, and cloud-native database services., * Design, implement, and maintain PostgreSQL and MySQL database solutions for enterprise applications

• Optimize database performance through indexing, query tuning, and resource allocation
• Implement high availability and disaster recovery solutions including replication, clustering, and failover mechanisms
• Manage database security, access controls, and compliance requirements
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure database design aligns with application requirements
• Monitor database health and performance using tools like pgAdmin, MySQL Workbench, and cloud-native monitoring services
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex database issues
• Stay current with emerging database technologies and best practices

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• 7+ years of experience with PostgreSQL and MySQL database systems
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and managed database services
• Strong understanding of database design, normalization, and modeling
• Experience with database security best practices and compliance standards
• Proficiency in SQL and database scripting languages
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with NoSQL databases and data warehousing solutions
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
• Familiarity with infrastructure as code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation)

Clearance: Public Trust clearance required