Database Engineer(AWS,Python)

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Rockville, MD, US
Full-time

Job Description

Job Description

AWS Postgres Database Engineer with Python

Position : AWS Postgres Database Engineer with Python

Type : Contract to hire / long-term contract C2C is Not Possible

Location : Remote (Washington DC-Baltimore area preferred)

Work Schedule : Must work occasional Saturday mornings for deployments, 1-2 times a month

Interview Process : Glider assessment (85%+ required) >

Technical panel >

Communication panel (ideally in one sitting, 3 hours total)

Position Description :

The successful candidate will join an agile team that enhances, maintains, and supports two Postgres-centric enterprise data platforms critical to our client.

They will serve as a Postgres and Python expert, ensuring the robustness and efficiency of our data platforms.

Responsibilities :

  • Enhance, maintain, and support enterprise data platforms based on Postgres.
  • Serve as a Postgres and Python expert, providing technical leadership and guidance.
  • Develop, maintain, monitor, and tune Postgres databases on AWS.
  • Implement and manage AWS services such as Lambda and Fargate.
  • Create and maintain Jenkins Job pipelines for CI / CD.
  • Utilize Python, including boto3, for development and scripting tasks.
  • Work with Unix shell scripting and SFTP for automation and data transfer tasks.
  • Use Git for version control and manage code repositories.
  • Apply Scrum principles in an enterprise environment to ensure agile project delivery.
  • Participate in occasional Saturday morning deployments, as required.

Requirements :

  • Experience :
  • 5+ years as a Postgres DBA / DBE, with significant experience in AWS RDS Postgres or Aurora Postgres.
  • 3+ years of professional Python development experience.
  • AWS Services :
  • Proficiency in AWS services including Lambda, Fargate, and experience with RDS Postgres or Aurora Postgres.
  • Additional experience with AWS Database Migration Service (DMS), Elastic Container Service, EC2, or S3 is desirable.
  • Technical Skills :
  • Languages : Python, SQL, Shell Script, JavaScript.
  • Databases : Postgres, Aurora, Oracle, MongoDB.
  • Cloud Services : AWS RDS, DMS, Lambda, S3, EC2, ECS / Fargate.
  • Versioning Tools : Git, CVS, SVN, Bitbucket.
  • Tools IDE : PyCharm, Eclipse, IntelliJ, Jupyter.
  • Operating Systems : Windows, Linux, Unix.
  • Other Skills :
  • Proficient in using Unix shell scripting and SFTP.
  • Experience with implementing Jenkins Job pipelines.
  • Familiarity with Scrum principles and agile methodologies.

Join our team and play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing critical data platforms, leveraging your expertise in Postgres and Python.

Apply now to be a part of our innovative and dynamic environment!

Thanks for applying!

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