AWS Cloud Engineer
On-siteSan Francisco, California, United States
Job Summary
Lead the maintenance and optimization of AWS data infrastructure, focusing on proactive improvements and regular maintenance. Manage database platforms including Aurora PostgreSQL and MySQL, performing upgrades, rehydrations, and performance tuning. Implement and maintain infrastructure as code using Terraform for consistent deployments, while configuring AWS data services such as DMS and Glue. Design monitoring systems to ensure platform health, develop automation scripts for operational efficiency, and spearhead cloud cost optimization initiatives using FinOps best practices. Collaborate with internal teams to understand platform needs, participate in on-call rotation, and provide technical guidance to junior members.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience managing AWS infrastructure with a focus on data services
- Strong hands-on experience with relational databases, particularly PostgreSQL and MySQL
- Experience with infrastructure as code, specifically Terraform
- Knowledge of AWS data services including DMS, Glue, and RDS/Aurora
- Solid understanding of database administration, including performance tuning and troubleshooting
- Experience with cloud cost management and FinOps practices
- Proficiency with Linux/Unix systems and shell scripting
- Experience with monitoring tools and implementing observability solutions
- Understanding of network security principles and best practices in cloud environments
- Onsite location in San Francisco, CA/Richmond, VA
Desired Qualifications
- AWS certifications (Data Engineer, Solutions Architect)
- Experience with database replication and high availability configurations
- Knowledge of data modeling and schema design
- Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Understanding of disaster recovery and business continuity planning
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
- Knowledge of Python or other programming languages for automation
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