Aurora DB Engineer

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Kforce has a client that is seeking an Aurora DB Engineer in Sandy Springs, GA.

Overview

We are seeking an Aurora Database Engineer to lead the modernization of enterprise-scale database platforms as part of a strategic AWS cloud transformation. This individual will drive the migration of mission-critical applications and databases from Oracle to Amazon Aurora, while establishing cloud-native database standards focused on performance, resiliency, scalability, security, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and execution of large-scale Oracle-to-Aurora migration initiatives
• Define and implement enterprise database modernization strategies and best practices across AWS environments
• Serve as the technical authority for Aurora, database performance optimization, and high-availability solutions
• Design and oversee disaster recovery, backup, replication, and resiliency frameworks
• Drive root cause analysis and resolution of complex production database issues
• Partner with application, infrastructure, cloud engineering, and platform teams to deliver scalable database solutions
• Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership across database and cloud initiatives
• Evaluate emerging AWS database capabilities and recommend improvements to architecture, automation, and operations

REQUIREMENTS:

• 3+ years of database engineering/administration experience, including large-scale enterprise environments
• Proven experience leading Oracle-to-Aurora migration and modernization programs
• Strong experience with database automation, Infrastructure-as-Code, and cloud-native operational practices
• Experience influencing architecture decisions and guiding cross-functional technical teams
• Deep expertise with Amazon Aurora (PostgreSQL and/or MySQL) and broader AWS database services
• Advanced SQL tuning, query optimization, indexing, and performance engineering expertise
• Deep understanding of high availability, disaster recovery, replication, and enterprise resiliency patterns
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both engineering teams and senior technology leadership

Preferred:

• AWS Solutions Architect, Database Specialty, or equivalent cloud certifications
• Experience supporting highly regulated financial services or large enterprise environments
• Experience with CI/CD, DevOps, and database observability platforms

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law. This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions. Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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