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Database Architect- AWS

iSpace, IncWestlake Village, CA🇺🇸United States

Why this role stands out

This on-site role offers a fantastic opportunity to architect cutting-edge AWS data solutions and gain invaluable experience with a variety of cloud-native platforms. You'll thrive here if you're a seasoned Database Architect with a passion for SQL Server on AWS, cloud data warehouses, and automation, eager to contribute to a dynamic environment with potential for long-term growth. Apply now to leverage your expertise and make a significant impact.

Quick overview

SeniorityMid Senior
Work modeOn Site
LocationWestlake Village, CA, United States
DynamoDBMongoDBSQLSQL ServerAWSSnowflakeApacheCDKCassandraComplianceDatabricksGitLab CIJenkinsKafkaPostgreSQLPowerShellPythonRedshiftTerraform

Job description

*** ONLY ON W2 CONTRACT, NO C2C/1099 ***

Cloud Database Architect

Location: Westlake Village CA

Duration: 5 months contract (potential to go PERM eventually)

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Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Database Architect or in a similar role with 3+ years in cloud-native data platforms.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience with Microsoft SQL Server, including database design, administration, performance tuning, and high availability solutions, with a strong focus on automation and expert-level query optimization skills.
  • Proven experience with cloud-native data warehouses and lakehouses: AWS Redshift, Snowflake, Databricks, Delta Lake, Apache Iceberg.
  • Strong expertise in event streaming platforms (Kafka, Kinesis, or MSK) for real-time pipelines.
  • Hands-on experience with NoSQL platforms such as DynamoDB, MongoDB, or Cassandra.
  • Deep expertise in SQL Server on AWS, including high availability, automation, migrations, and performance tuning.
  • Experience implementing Delphix-based replication, masking, and provisioning strategies across SQL Server and PostgreSQL.
  • Strong background in Python, PowerShell, AWS CLI, or equivalent programming languages for automation.
  • Proven hands-on experience with IaC tools (Terraform, OpenTofu, AWS CDK) for cloud data infrastructure provisioning.
  • Demonstrated success implementing CI/CD pipelines for database and data workloads using GitLab CI, Jenkins, or AWS CodePipeline.
  • Expert in query optimization, indexing, and schema design across SQL and NoSQL.
  • Solid understanding of cloud data security, governance, and compliance practices.
  • Experience with observability and monitoring frameworks to ensure resilient, self-healing data systems.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, able to influence senior stakeholders and mentor peers.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and highly visible environment.
  • Significant experience with PostgreSQL, including database design, administration, performance tuning, high availability, and replication, with a deep understanding of PostgreSQL-specific query optimization techniques.

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