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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # AWS Cloud Database Administrator - **Company:** ApTask - **Location:** Reston, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $145,600.0 - $156,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Backup Devices, Bash Shell, Cloud Engineering, Configuration Management, Information Systems, Databases, Data as a Services, Data Systems, Database Queries, Database Security, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Amazon DynamoDB, Failover, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Key Management, PostgreSQL, NoSQL, Operational Databases, Query Optimization, DataOps, Scripting, Amazon ElastiCache, System Availability, Caching, Database Performance, Indexer, Cloudformation, Database Migration, Amazon Relational Database Service, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Terraform, Database Tools and Utilities - **Published:** June 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www2.jobdiva.com/portal/?a=4ujdnwqsdebu7m13em5f0pt5dw80o500d7dv9cbq5ebzngb7yk0n43mjtefnbx0d&compid=0/jobs/28669607#/jobs/28669607 ## About the Role * U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status required, with the ability to obtain a public trust clearance. * Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, or a related field; four additional years of relevant experience may be substituted for a degree. * Minimum 6 years of DBA experience supporting AWS cloud environments. * Hands-on experience with AWS database and data services, including RDS, Aurora PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, DocumentDB, ElastiCache, S3, Athena, Kinesis, and QuickSight. * Strong SQL skills and experience supporting relational, NoSQL, and cloud-native database platforms. * Experience with database migration, replication, and modernization tools, including AWS DMS, SCT, and native replication utilities. * Ability to assess data systems, support data operations continuity, manage access transitions, and ensure timely handoff during cutover activities. * Experience managing database uptime, connection pooling, horizontal and vertical scaling, resource utilization, slow query monitoring, backups, migrations, downtime planning, and disaster recovery. * Hands-on scripting experience with Python, Bash, or similar languages. * Familiarity with DevOps practices and Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, and CDK. * Knowledge of networking, security, IAM, and cloud governance concepts as applied to database environments. * Proven ability to work independently, collaborate across teams, mentor others, and resolve complex operational and reliability issues. Nice To Have: * AWS Certified Data Engineer - Associate certification. * AWS Certified Solutions Architect or other relevant AWS specialty certification. ## Description * Design, deploy, and manage highly available, secure, and scalable database solutions in AWS. * Administer AWS-managed database services, including Amazon RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB, DocumentDB, and ElastiCache. * Develop and implement strategies for high availability, replication, failover, backup, restore, and disaster recovery. * Migrate on-premises databases to AWS using AWS DMS, SCT, and native database tools. * Monitor and optimize database performance, including query tuning, indexing, configuration management, caching, and workload optimization. * Implement database security controls, including encryption, access management, key management, IAM policies, and compliance requirements such as HIPAA, FedRAMP, and SOC 2, as applicable. * Automate provisioning, monitoring, backups, restores, and operational tasks using Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, and CDK. * Integrate database operations into CI/CD pipelines and support controlled schema and data changes across environments. * Troubleshoot complex production and non-production database issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement preventive measures. * Collaborate with developers, architects, DevOps engineers, QA teams, and stakeholders to support reliable releases and ongoing data operations. ## Related Videos - [Tomorrow's cloud data platforms - fully managed database-as-a-service (DBaaS)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/254-tomorrow-s-cloud-data-platforms-fully-managed-database-as-a-service-dbaas) - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [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) - [30 powerful AWS hacks in just 30 minutes: Boost your developer productivity](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1624-30-powerful-aws-hacks-in-just-30-minutes-boost-your-developer-productivity) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know)