AWS Cloud Database Engineer at Solugenix Corp

AWS Cloud Database Engineer
San Antonio, TX or Irvine, CA (Hybrid)
Long-Term Contract
Job ID 24-09183

Solugenix is assisting a client, a prestigious and large investment management company in their search for an AWS Cloud Database Engineer. This is a long-term contract opportunity based out of San Antonio, TX/Irvine, CA (Hybrid).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 12+ years of Proven experience as a Database Engineer or similar role with a strong focus on cloud environments.
• Expertise in SQL Server, Always On clusters, and secondary databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL) with automation skills (Python, Terraform).
• Extensive knowledge of database technologies, especially Postgres, and familiarity with AWS cloud services.
• Proficient in using IAM, EC2, RDS, S3, and observability tools like Splunk and Datadog.
• Strong programming skills in Python and experience with Terraform.
• Experience working in an Agile environment.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and strong communication skills.
• Optional: Experience with Oracle and SQL Server is a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and manage highly available and scalable database solutions on AWS platforms.
• Implement and maintain IAM policies and security measures to protect database environments.
• Utilize AWS services such as EC2, RDS, and S3 to optimize database performance and ensure robust disaster recovery and high availability strategies.
• Monitor database systems with tools like Splunk and Datadog to ensure operational health and performance.
• Write and maintain scripts in Python to automate routine DB platform operations.
• Develop and apply infrastructure as code (IaC) practices using Terraform to manage cloud resources efficiently.
• Conduct performance tuning of database systems to meet the specific requirements of our applications.
• Ensure compliance with the latest industry standards and security practices.
• Manage and support PostgreSQL database technology with optional DB skills such as Oracle and SQL Server.

Pay Range for CA, CO, IL, NJ, NY, WA, and DC: $70/hour to $75/hour. Starting rate of pay offered may vary depending on factors including but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training and/or experience.

Solugenix will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and Ordinance. Applicants do not need to disclose their criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if we are concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, applicants will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

About the Client
Our client is an American financial services company. It ranks among the world's oldest and largest investment management organizations. They have offices globally.

About Solugenix
Solugenix is an information technology services company known for its deep experience and knowledge in providing comprehensive technology services, solutions, and talent support for companies around the world. The company offers a variety of cutting edge and talent support solutions to promote growth and cutting-edge advancement to our esteemed clients and candidates. We provide these talent support solutions on a contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire basis. We also have additional resources from our staffing partners to ensure the right match and expertise for the best result.
For over 50 years, global and local brands have trusted Solugenix as an added resource and partner in taking steps to ensure their immediate and future success. In addition to generating ground-breaking, industry-defining solutions, Solugenix has been delivering the talent and support needed to make it happen. We are dedicated to partnering with clients and candidates whose core values also foster a culture of professionalism, teamwork, and integrity.