Nordstrom
Senior Cloud Database Engineer
We’re seeking a Senior Cloud Database Engineer to lead our database team’s strategic expansion into AWS cloud‑based database platforms. This unique role shapes the foundation of our cloud database practice, establishes best practices from the ground up, and mentors a team of highly experienced database professionals as they expand their expertise into modern cloud database technologies.
Responsibilities Platform Leadership
Define and implement best‑practice, standardized configurations for AWS databases that meet enterprise business requirements
Architect solutions using the full spectrum of AWS database services including RDS, Aurora PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Aurora DSQL, and other emerging AWS data services
Establish governance frameworks, deployment standards, and operational procedures for databases across AWS environments
Design backup, recovery, and high availability strategies that meet SLAs and regulatory compliance requirements
Develop database strategies that leverage AWS‑native capabilities and optimize for cost, performance, and scalability
Technical Excellence
Deploy and manage diverse database systems across AWS environments (relational, NoSQL, in‑memory, and data warehouse platforms)
Monitor, optimize, and troubleshoot complex performance issues across various AWS database services
Provide expert guidance on application database design patterns and query optimization for PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, and other AWS database platforms
Develop automation and infrastructure‑as‑code solutions for database provisioning and management using AWS tools
Support production databases with a focus on reliability, security, and performance
Evaluate and implement emerging AWS database technologies and managed services
Design appropriate database architecture based on workload characteristics (OLTP, OLAP, real‑time, analytical)
Knowledge Transfer & Mentorship
Train and mentor database engineers transitioning from traditional on‑premises systems to AWS cloud‑native platforms
Conduct hands‑on workshops and knowledge‑sharing sessions on AWS database services, PostgreSQL, and cloud database strategies
Create comprehensive documentation, runbooks, and training materials
Collaborate with team members to bridge traditional database administration with cloud‑native practices
Qualifications Required
7+ years of hands‑on database engineering experience with at least 4 years focused on cloud database platforms
3+ years of experience with AWS database services across multiple database types
Deep expertise in PostgreSQL administration including performance tuning, high availability, replication, and disaster recovery
Strong understanding of AWS infrastructure, networking, security, and cloud architecture patterns
Proven experience establishing database standards and best practices in enterprise environments
Experience with database backup/recovery strategies and ensuring compliance with SLA requirements
Strong troubleshooting skills for complex database and application performance issues
Excellent communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts to diverse audiences
Preferred
AWS certifications (Solutions Architect Professional, Database Specialty, or similar)
PostgreSQL certification or equivalent deep community involvement
Extensive experience with multiple AWS database platforms: Relational (RDS, Aurora), NoSQL (DynamoDB), In‑Memory (ElastiCache, MemoryDB), Graph (Neptune), Data Warehouse (Redshift)
Experience migrating from Oracle or MSSQL to AWS‑native databases (PostgreSQL, Aurora, RDS)
Knowledge of infrastructure‑as‑code tools (Terraform)
Familiarity with AWS monitoring and observability tools (CloudWatch, Performance Insights, New Relic)
Experience with CI/CD pipelines for database deployments
Experience with AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) and Schema Conversion Tool (SCT)
Understanding of when to apply different database types based on use case
Experience with AWS data services ecosystem (S3, Glue, Athena, Kinesis, Lake Formation)
Benefits
Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
Life Insurance and Disability
Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources
Equal Employment Opportunity Nordstrom conducts background checks and considers qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements. Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation should contact the nearest Nordstrom location.
Pay Range $142,000.00 - $220,500.00 Annual
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Responsibilities Platform Leadership
Define and implement best‑practice, standardized configurations for AWS databases that meet enterprise business requirements
Architect solutions using the full spectrum of AWS database services including RDS, Aurora PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Aurora DSQL, and other emerging AWS data services
Establish governance frameworks, deployment standards, and operational procedures for databases across AWS environments
Design backup, recovery, and high availability strategies that meet SLAs and regulatory compliance requirements
Develop database strategies that leverage AWS‑native capabilities and optimize for cost, performance, and scalability
Technical Excellence
Deploy and manage diverse database systems across AWS environments (relational, NoSQL, in‑memory, and data warehouse platforms)
Monitor, optimize, and troubleshoot complex performance issues across various AWS database services
Provide expert guidance on application database design patterns and query optimization for PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, and other AWS database platforms
Develop automation and infrastructure‑as‑code solutions for database provisioning and management using AWS tools
Support production databases with a focus on reliability, security, and performance
Evaluate and implement emerging AWS database technologies and managed services
Design appropriate database architecture based on workload characteristics (OLTP, OLAP, real‑time, analytical)
Knowledge Transfer & Mentorship
Train and mentor database engineers transitioning from traditional on‑premises systems to AWS cloud‑native platforms
Conduct hands‑on workshops and knowledge‑sharing sessions on AWS database services, PostgreSQL, and cloud database strategies
Create comprehensive documentation, runbooks, and training materials
Collaborate with team members to bridge traditional database administration with cloud‑native practices
Qualifications Required
7+ years of hands‑on database engineering experience with at least 4 years focused on cloud database platforms
3+ years of experience with AWS database services across multiple database types
Deep expertise in PostgreSQL administration including performance tuning, high availability, replication, and disaster recovery
Strong understanding of AWS infrastructure, networking, security, and cloud architecture patterns
Proven experience establishing database standards and best practices in enterprise environments
Experience with database backup/recovery strategies and ensuring compliance with SLA requirements
Strong troubleshooting skills for complex database and application performance issues
Excellent communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts to diverse audiences
Preferred
AWS certifications (Solutions Architect Professional, Database Specialty, or similar)
PostgreSQL certification or equivalent deep community involvement
Extensive experience with multiple AWS database platforms: Relational (RDS, Aurora), NoSQL (DynamoDB), In‑Memory (ElastiCache, MemoryDB), Graph (Neptune), Data Warehouse (Redshift)
Experience migrating from Oracle or MSSQL to AWS‑native databases (PostgreSQL, Aurora, RDS)
Knowledge of infrastructure‑as‑code tools (Terraform)
Familiarity with AWS monitoring and observability tools (CloudWatch, Performance Insights, New Relic)
Experience with CI/CD pipelines for database deployments
Experience with AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) and Schema Conversion Tool (SCT)
Understanding of when to apply different database types based on use case
Experience with AWS data services ecosystem (S3, Glue, Athena, Kinesis, Lake Formation)
Benefits
Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
Life Insurance and Disability
Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources
Equal Employment Opportunity Nordstrom conducts background checks and considers qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements. Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation should contact the nearest Nordstrom location.
Pay Range $142,000.00 - $220,500.00 Annual
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