REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in Database Engineering, with at least 3 years working with PostgreSQL (preferably AWS RDS Aurora PostgreSQL) Database Expertise: Strong proficiency in PostgreSQL, including query optimization, replication, partitioning, and high-availability configurations.
• Cloud & AWS: Hands-on experience with AWS RDS, Aurora, IAM, S3, Lambda, and CloudWatch for database management and automation.
• Scripting & Automation: Proficiency in SQL, Bash, or Terraform AWS CDK for database automation and infrastructure as code.
• Security & Compliance: Familiarity with database encryption, access control, auditing, and compliance frameworks (GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2, etc.).
• Problem Solving: Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in high-availability database environments.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with data lake architectures, real-time streaming, or data warehousing solutions.
• AWS Certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Database – Specialty, AWS Solutions Architect – Associate).

• Database Administration: Manage, monitor, and optimize AWS RDS Aurora PostgreSQL databases to ensure high availability, security, and performance.
• Performance Tuning: Analyze and optimize SQL queries, indexes, and overall database performance for improved response times and scalability.
• Security & Compliance: Implement database security best practices, access controls, encryption, and ensure compliance with industry standards and organizational policies.
• Backup & Recovery: Establish and maintain database backup and disaster recovery strategies to ensure data durability and business continuity.
• Automation & Monitoring: Utilize AWS-native tools and third-party solutions for proactive database monitoring, alerting, and automation.
• Documentation: Maintain up-to-date documentation for database structures, access policies, and best practices.