Cloud Database Engineer - W2 only - (Onsite) - need to go face to face for interview

  • McLean, VA
  • Posted 3 days ago | Updated 3 days ago

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)
No Travel Required

Skills

AWS
aurora
postgres
lambda
cloudformation

Job Details

This is a W2 role, If interested please let me know the rate you are looking on W2.

Position: Cloud Database Engineer
Duration: 12+ months contract
Location: McLean, VA (Onsite)

JOB DESCRIPTION

SKILLS NEEDED : AWS Aurora Postgres, cloud database automation development , AWS services, including VPC, CloudFormation, and Lambda

This role is ideal for a hands-on database automation developer who thrives in a fast-paced, cloud-native environment and is passionate about building scalable, secure, and high-performing database solutions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain cloud-based database systems to support business needs
  • Lead database automation efforts including provisioning, configuration, and deployment
  • Develop and maintain infrastructure as code using CloudFormation (CFT), Terraform, and AWS Lambda
  • Perform database testing, backup/restore, and security configuration
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless database integration and performance
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex database issues in a cloud environment

Must-Have Qualifications

  • 5 7+ years of hands-on experience with AWS Aurora Postgres
  • 3+ years of experience in cloud database automation development(CFT, Lambda, Terraform)
  • Strong understanding of AWS services, including VPC, CloudFormation, and Lambda
  • Experience with database testing, backup/restore, and security best practices

Preferred Skills

  • Familiarity with Neptune, DynamoDB, DocumentDB, or Mongo Atlas
  • Experience with AWS DMSor other data migration tools
  • Exposure to DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
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