AWS Developer

Role Overview

Contract to hire position with a major investment firm.

Hybrid in Newark, NJ.

• Deliver high-quality database administration services to App/Dev Teams, including provisioning, configuration, maintenance, and optimization of Amazon Redshift, Aurora Postgre
  
  SQL, and Document
  
  DB Databases using Cloud Formation Templates and Terraform.
• Work closely with IT teams to assess database infrastructure, identify areas for improvement, and implement solutions to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Develop Infrastructure as Code for provisioning, configurations, and maintenance of Amazon Redshift, Document
  
  DB, and Aurora Postgre
  
  SQL Databases according to best practices and requirements.
• Proficiency in scripting with Python, Lambda, and Step Functions.
• Develop and implement backup and recovery strategies to safeguard critical data and minimize downtime.
• Optimize database performance through query tuning, index optimization, and database schema refinement.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools, particularly AWS Cloud Watch.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance for database-related issues and incidents.
• Develop and implement high availability and disaster recovery solutions.
• Use CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins to provision databases and develop solutions for developer self-service.
• Document database configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps for knowledge sharing and future reference.

• 3-5+ years of experience working with AWS cloud services, including database administration and infrastructure development.
• In-depth knowledge of Amazon Redshift, Aurora Postgre
  
  SQL, and Document
  
  DB database administration, including installation, configuration, and maintenance.
• Hands-on experience in designing, deploying, and managing cloud infrastructure.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex database issues.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with internal teams.
• Skills in database performance tuning, backup and recovery, and high availability setups.
• Experience with IaC tools such as AWS Cloud Formation or Terraform.
• Proficiency with Python, AWS Lambda, and AWS Step Functions.

Pay rate: $65 - $70 / hr depending on experience.