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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