Senior AWS Cloud Database Engineer (Terraform / IaC Specialist)
Senior AWS Cloud Database Engineer (Terraform / IaC Specialist) Remote C2C or W2 Position Summary Client is seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Database Engineer to architect, develop, and document Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions for cloud database platforms. The successful candidate will create reusable Terraform libraries, automate database provisioning, establish CI/CD pipelines, and enable consistent deployment and lifecycle management of AWS database services.
Key Responsibilities
Develop reusable Terraform modules and templates for AWS database platforms. Design and implement Infrastructure-as-Code standards for database provisioning and upgrades. Create CI/CD pipelines supporting database infrastructure deployments. Build and maintain automation frameworks for AWS database services. Establish best practices for database configuration, security, backup, disaster recovery, and monitoring. Create detailed technical documentation and operational procedures. Support migration and modernization initiatives leveraging AWS-native services. Implement automated database patching and version upgrade frameworks. Work with development and platform teams to improve deployment consistency and governance. Mentor internal teams on IaC, automation, and cloud database operations. Required Qualifications 7+ years of database administration experience. 5+ years of AWS cloud experience. 5+ years of Terraform Infrastructure-as-Code experience. Experience with: o Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL Amazon Aurora MySQL Amazon RDS Amazon EC2 Strong experience with GitLab CI/CD or equivalent DevOps platforms. Experience creating enterprise IaC standards and reusable automation assets. Strong documentation and communication skills. Experience supporting production-critical systems.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with AWS DMS and AWS SCT migration tools. SQL Server and Oracle administration experience. Database performance tuning expertise. Financial services environment experience. Kubernetes and container platform familiar