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# Senior Database Engineer, MySQL Cluster and Postgres on AWS

- **Company:** Eliassen Group
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Cluster Analysis, Databases, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Data Warehousing, Database Design, Database Security, Disaster Recovery, PostgreSQL, MySQL, NoSQL, Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, SQL Databases, Scripting, Google Cloud, Enterprise Software Applications, System Availability, Database Performance, Indexer, Er-Win, Cloudformation, Containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Terraform, Docker
- **Published:** November 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9301573/senior-database-engineer-mysql-cluster-and-postgres-on-aws

## About the Role

* 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

## Description

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