Sr. Database Engineer

Hi, Send your resume to Dilip@cloudingest.com Title: Sr. Database Engineer Location: Irvine Ca Client: Direct Client is looking for a Sr. Database Engineer to be a technical authority and lead designer of our high-performance data environments. You are a "builder" who views databases as code—equally skilled at deep SQL performance tuning as you are at building automated deployment pipelines for global-scale clusters. What You Bring (Requirements) • Professional Experience: 8-12+ years in database administration or engineering, with at least 4+ years in a Senior Engineering role focusing on cloud environments. • AWS Database Mastery: Expert-level knowledge of the AWS database ecosystem (Aurora, RDS, DynamoDB, Redshift). • Coding & Scripting: Proven mastery of Python and Advanced SQL for automation and sophisticated data manipulation. • Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Deep experience with Terraform or AWS CDK to manage database infrastructure. • Data Modeling: Expert-level understanding of both relational and non-relational data modeling techniques. • Client-Facing Excellence: Exceptional skills in leading technical workshops and translating ambiguous business needs into high-performance technical designs. • Startup Mentality: A "builder" mindset with a focus on impact, ownership, and the agility to solve "unsolvable" technical challenges. Bonus Points (Nice-to-Haves) • Certifications: AWS Certified Database – Specialty or AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional. • AI/ML Fluency: Experience with vector databases and preparing data pipelines for LLM integration. Consulting Background: Experience in a Professional Services or global consulting environment Thanks, Dilip Kumar