Database Engineer, AWS Database Migration Services

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$140,000 - $220,000
Data
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cloud

Description For Database Engineer, AWS Database Migration Services

AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) team is seeking a talented Database Engineer passionate about data, replication, and diverse data stores. This role combines deep database expertise with cloud technologies, focusing on helping enterprises move and manage their data within the AWS ecosystem.

As part of the Utility Computing (UC) organization, you'll work with foundational services like S3 and EC2, while supporting database migration and replication solutions. The position requires expertise in various database technologies including Oracle, SQL Server, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and MySQL, along with knowledge of streaming technologies like Kafka or Kinesis.

The role offers unique challenges in designing and implementing migration solutions, requiring both database expertise and development skills. You'll be part of a team that values knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and continuous learning. The team culture emphasizes inclusive practices and work-life harmony, with opportunities for career growth and professional development.

Key aspects include working with cutting-edge database technologies, solving complex migration challenges, and directly impacting customer success in their cloud journey. The position combines technical depth with customer interaction, requiring both strong database knowledge and excellent communication skills.

AWS offers a supportive environment with employee-led affinity groups, ongoing learning experiences, and a culture that celebrates diversity. The role provides opportunities to work with global customers while contributing to AWS's mission of being Earth's Best Employer.

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Responsibilities For Database Engineer, AWS Database Migration Services

  • Working with developers to refine and design tools migration and replication tools
  • Testing tools to improve quality, performance, and scalability
  • Helping customers leverage tools for moving data into and around the AWS ecosystem
  • Working with customers to solve complex migration and replication problems
  • Gathering feedback to drive improvements in quality and functionality
  • Working with AWS Services: DMS, SCT, RDS, Aurora, Redshift, S3, Kinesis, EC2, MSK

Requirements For Database Engineer, AWS Database Migration Services

Java
MongoDB
MySQL
PostgreSQL
  • 5+ years as a DBA, Database Engineer, or similar role
  • Experience with multiple relational databases
  • Deep knowledge of Oracle or PostgreSQL Internals
  • Bachelors in Computer Science or Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • Deep understanding of data replication with experience in at least one replication technology
  • General knowledge of various types of data stores: relational, data warehouse, file stores etc.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills
  • Experience coding in PL-SQL, T-SQL, or similar

Benefits For Database Engineer, AWS Database Migration Services

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
  • Work-life harmony
  • Flexible working culture
  • Mentorship opportunities
  • Career growth resources
  • Knowledge-sharing environment
  • Employee-led affinity groups
  • Inclusive team culture

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