Sr. Database Engineer

Hi,

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Title: Sr. Database Engineer

Location: Irvine Ca

Client: Direct

Client is looking for a Sr. Database Engineer to be a technical authority and lead designer of our high-performance data environments. You are a "builder" who views databases as code—equally skilled at deep SQL performance tuning as you are at building automated deployment pipelines for global-scale clusters.

What You Bring (Requirements)

• Professional Experience: 8-12+ years in database administration or engineering, with at least 4+ years in a Senior Engineering role focusing on cloud environments.
• AWS Database Mastery: Expert-level knowledge of the AWS database ecosystem (Aurora, RDS, DynamoDB, Redshift).
• Coding & Scripting: Proven mastery of Python and Advanced SQL for automation and sophisticated data manipulation.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Deep experience with Terraform or AWS CDK to manage database infrastructure.
• Data Modeling: Expert-level understanding of both relational and non-relational data modeling techniques.
• Client-Facing Excellence: Exceptional skills in leading technical workshops and translating ambiguous business needs into high-performance technical designs.
• Startup Mentality: A "builder" mindset with a focus on impact, ownership, and the agility to solve "unsolvable" technical challenges.

Bonus Points (Nice-to-Haves)

• Certifications: AWS Certified Database – Specialty or AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional.
• AI/ML Fluency: Experience with vector databases and preparing data pipelines for LLM integration.

Consulting Background: Experience in a Professional Services or global consulting environment

Thanks,

Dilip Kumar