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# Senior Database Automation Engineer

- **Company:** BCforward
- **Location:** Charlotte, NC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $186,638
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, JIRA, Audit Trail, Microsoft Azure, Backup Devices, Databases, Continuous Integration, Database Security, Linux, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Linux System Administration, Microsoft Office, Microsoft SQL Server, Password Management, Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Scrum Methodology, Ansible, Runbook, Shell Script, Amazon Relational Database Service, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Data Management, Database Monitoring, Restful APIs
- **Published:** November 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/f04c75d0-8db2-40c4-a43c-27d19c04605a

## About the Role

* 10+ years as a SQL Server engineer or database developer with strong PostgreSQL exposure.
 * Advanced Python and shell scripting proficiency for automation and integration with REST APIs.
 * Hands-on Linux administration for database workloads and tooling.
 * Experience with AWS RDS for PostgreSQL and SQL Server, including security, backups, and monitoring.
 * Strong knowledge of database security: native audit logging, encryption in transit and at rest, entitlements, and password vaulting.
 * Familiarity with Agile and Scrum practices with practical use of Jira and CI/CD pipelines.
 * Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to work independently and in teams.

Preferred Skills:

 * Experience with Guardium or similar database activity monitoring tools.
 * Knowledge of AWS and/or Azure architecture and services for data platforms.
 * Automation experience with PowerShell and Ansible.
 * Proficiency with Microsoft Office for documentation and stakeholder communication.

## Description

We are seeking a Senior Database Automation Engineer - Python / AWS RDS / PostgreSQL / SQL Server to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Python, shell scripting, Linux, REST APIs, AWS RDS, PostgreSQL, and Microsoft SQL Server and a proven ability to automate database operations, improve reliability, and strengthen security controls., * Design, build, and maintain database automation for provisioning, patching, backups, and monitoring across PostgreSQL and SQL Server.

 * Develop Python and shell scripts to integrate with REST APIs, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure tools.
 * Implement and manage AWS RDS instances, security configurations, and performance tuning.
 * Enforce database security controls including native audit logging, encryption in transit and at rest, entitlements, and password vault integrations.
 * Configure and support Guardium or similar activity monitoring solutions.
 * Collaborate within Agile Scrum teams using Jira and contribute to planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
 * Create documentation, runbooks, and presentations for stakeholders and support teams.