IT Technology Lead | Data On Cloud Platform | AWS
Job Location:
Irvine, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
6 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job title Database Engineer
Work location - Irvine CA local candidates
Is it Hybrid onsite or remote position - Hybrid
Tentative Start date 1-Jun-26
Contract duration 6 months
Vendor rate $74.50
Mandatory skills Postgre SQL DBA oracle
Minimum years of experience needed in the required skills- senior profiles more than 10 yrs
Minimum over all work experience required: 15Yrs
Domain - Finance
Any certification required - No
Complete job description Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Database Lead Operations to oversee the day-to-day operations monitoring and optimization of our enterprise database infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in operational management of cloud-native database solutions particularly Oracle RDS and Aurora PostgreSQL combined with strong Infrastructure as Code practices using Terraform. This role requires both operational leadership and hands-on database operations skills to ensure maximum uptime performance and reliability of our critical data systems.
Key Responsibilities
Database Operations Management
Oversee 24/7 operations of Oracle RDS and Aurora PostgreSQL production environments
Lead incident response and resolution for database-related issues and outages
Manage database performance monitoring alerting and proactive optimization
Coordinate database maintenance windows patching and upgrade operations
Infrastructure Operations
Operationalize Oracle RDS and Aurora PostgreSQL instances in AWS environments
Maintain and enhance Infrastructure as Code using Terraform for operational consistency
Execute and monitor automated backup recovery and disaster recovery procedures
Oversee database capacity planning performance tuning and cost optimization initiatives
Technical Leadership
Lead a team of database administrators and engineers
Mentor junior team members on database technologies and best practices
Collaborate with development teams on database design and optimization
Participate in architectural reviews and technical decision-making processes
Daily Operations & Performance
Ensure 99.9% uptime and optimal performance of all production database systems
Lead operational runbooks standard operating procedures and emergency response protocols
Manage real-time database monitoring alerting systems and performance dashboards
Coordinate with cross-functional teams during planned and unplanned maintenance activities
Execute database performance tuning query optimization and resource allocation
Security & Compliance
Implement database security best practices including encryption access controls and auditing
Ensure compliance with relevant data protection regulations and industry standards
Conduct regular security assessments and vulnerability management
Manage database access controls and user provisioning
Required Qualifications
Technical Skills
7 years of experience in database operations and administration
3 years of leadership experience managing database operations teams
Expert-level operational knowledge of Oracle databases and Oracle RDS
Strong operational experience with Aurora PostgreSQL and PostgreSQL performance management
Proficiency with Terraform for operational Infrastructure as Code
Hands-on experience with AWS cloud database operations and monitoring
Proven track record in database performance tuning and operational optimization
Experience managing database backup recovery and disaster recovery operations
Core Competencies
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or related field
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and leadership abilities
Experience with Agile development methodologies
Ability to work in fast-paced dynamic environments
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced Technical Skills
AWS certifications (Solutions Architect Database Specialty)
Oracle certifications (OCP OCM)
PostgreSQL certifications
Experience in working with Terraform code creation and deployments
Knowledge of database replication and clustering technologies
Experience with CI/CD pipelines for database deployments
Leadership & Process
Bachelors/Masters degree in relevant field
Experience with DevOps practices and tools
Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker Kubernetes)
Experience with monitoring tools (CloudWatch DataDog)
Previous experience in similar industry verticals
Technology Stack
Primary Technologies
Oracle Database (11g 12c 19c 21c)
Oracle RDS (Amazon Web Services)
Aurora PostgreSQL
PostgreSQL (versions 12)
Terraform (version 1.0)
AWS Cloud Platform
Supporting Technologies
AWS CLI and SDKs
Python or PowerShell scripting
Database monitoring and performance tools
Interview mode - In person/Virtual Virtual.
How many rounds of interview - 2 Project Code :Enterprise Cloud Migration Factory
Work location - Irvine CA local candidates
Is it Hybrid onsite or remote position - Hybrid
Tentative Start date 1-Jun-26
Contract duration 6 months
Vendor rate $74.50
Mandatory skills Postgre SQL DBA oracle
Minimum years of experience needed in the required skills- senior profiles more than 10 yrs
Minimum over all work experience required: 15Yrs
Domain - Finance
Any certification required - No
Complete job description Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Database Lead Operations to oversee the day-to-day operations monitoring and optimization of our enterprise database infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in operational management of cloud-native database solutions particularly Oracle RDS and Aurora PostgreSQL combined with strong Infrastructure as Code practices using Terraform. This role requires both operational leadership and hands-on database operations skills to ensure maximum uptime performance and reliability of our critical data systems.
Key Responsibilities
Database Operations Management
Oversee 24/7 operations of Oracle RDS and Aurora PostgreSQL production environments
Lead incident response and resolution for database-related issues and outages
Manage database performance monitoring alerting and proactive optimization
Coordinate database maintenance windows patching and upgrade operations
Infrastructure Operations
Operationalize Oracle RDS and Aurora PostgreSQL instances in AWS environments
Maintain and enhance Infrastructure as Code using Terraform for operational consistency
Execute and monitor automated backup recovery and disaster recovery procedures
Oversee database capacity planning performance tuning and cost optimization initiatives
Technical Leadership
Lead a team of database administrators and engineers
Mentor junior team members on database technologies and best practices
Collaborate with development teams on database design and optimization
Participate in architectural reviews and technical decision-making processes
Daily Operations & Performance
Ensure 99.9% uptime and optimal performance of all production database systems
Lead operational runbooks standard operating procedures and emergency response protocols
Manage real-time database monitoring alerting systems and performance dashboards
Coordinate with cross-functional teams during planned and unplanned maintenance activities
Execute database performance tuning query optimization and resource allocation
Security & Compliance
Implement database security best practices including encryption access controls and auditing
Ensure compliance with relevant data protection regulations and industry standards
Conduct regular security assessments and vulnerability management
Manage database access controls and user provisioning
Required Qualifications
Technical Skills
7 years of experience in database operations and administration
3 years of leadership experience managing database operations teams
Expert-level operational knowledge of Oracle databases and Oracle RDS
Strong operational experience with Aurora PostgreSQL and PostgreSQL performance management
Proficiency with Terraform for operational Infrastructure as Code
Hands-on experience with AWS cloud database operations and monitoring
Proven track record in database performance tuning and operational optimization
Experience managing database backup recovery and disaster recovery operations
Core Competencies
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or related field
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and leadership abilities
Experience with Agile development methodologies
Ability to work in fast-paced dynamic environments
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced Technical Skills
AWS certifications (Solutions Architect Database Specialty)
Oracle certifications (OCP OCM)
PostgreSQL certifications
Experience in working with Terraform code creation and deployments
Knowledge of database replication and clustering technologies
Experience with CI/CD pipelines for database deployments
Leadership & Process
Bachelors/Masters degree in relevant field
Experience with DevOps practices and tools
Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker Kubernetes)
Experience with monitoring tools (CloudWatch DataDog)
Previous experience in similar industry verticals
Technology Stack
Primary Technologies
Oracle Database (11g 12c 19c 21c)
Oracle RDS (Amazon Web Services)
Aurora PostgreSQL
PostgreSQL (versions 12)
Terraform (version 1.0)
AWS Cloud Platform
Supporting Technologies
AWS CLI and SDKs
Python or PowerShell scripting
Database monitoring and performance tools
Interview mode - In person/Virtual Virtual.
How many rounds of interview - 2 Project Code :Enterprise Cloud Migration Factory