Position : Cloud Database Engineer Location : 100% Onsite – McLean, VA Duration : 12 + Months Job Overview Freddie Mac is seeking a highly skilled Cloud Database Engineer with deep expertise in AWS Aurora Postgres to join their team onsite in McLean, VA. This role is ideal for a hands-on database automation developer who thrives in a fast-paced, cloud-native environment and is passionate about building scalable, secure, and high-performing database solutions. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain cloud-based database systems to support business needs Lead database automation efforts including provisioning, configuration, and deployment Develop and maintain infrastructure as code using CloudFormation (CFT), Terraform, and AWS Lambda Perform database testing, backup/restore, and security configuration Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless database integration and performance Troubleshoot and resolve complex database issues in a cloud environment Must-Have Qualifications 5–7+ years of hands-on experience with AWS Aurora Postgres 3+ years of experience in cloud database automation development (CFT, Lambda, Terraform) Strong understanding of AWS services, including VPC, CloudFormation, and Lambda Experience with database testing, backup/restore, and security best practices Preferred Skills Familiarity with Neptune, DynamoDB, DocumentDB, or Mongo Atlas Experience with AWS DMS or other data migration tools Exposure to DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines