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Database Engineer, AWS DMS

Amazon • $124K — $168K *
Boston, MA 02115In-Person
Information Technology
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or equivalent experience in database administration.
  • 4+ years of experience with relational database technologies (e.g., Redshift, Oracle, MySQL, MS SQL).
  • Proficient in at least one scripting language (e.g., shell, Python, Perl) and a procedural language for at least one database (e.g., PL/SQL, T-SQL).
  • Familiarity with Big Data architecture and strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
  • Experience in Linux/RHEL environments.

Responsibilities

  • Diagnose and resolve complex database issues leveraging expertise in database internals across multiple platforms.
  • Investigate and resolve customer-facing problems related to performance, data corruption, and replication challenges.
  • Develop automation and diagnostic tools to streamline troubleshooting processes.
  • Guide customers through migration and replication using diverse database technologies.
  • Collaborate with software engineers on root cause analysis involving C/C++ or Java in the DMS replication engine.
  • Analyze issues spanning the AWS ecosystem from infrastructure through to database layers.
  • Document technical findings clearly to assist support teams and customers.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance options including medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans.
  • 401(k) matching to support retirement savings.
  • Generous paid time off and parental leave policies.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
  • Support programs for mental health, adoption, and surrogacy reimbursement.
Full Job Description
As a DMS Database Engineer, you are the front line for customer success. You are a builder and partner with the software engineers in building features to simplify the migration journey for customers. You partner with field engineers in learning customer pain points and diagnosing complex replication and migration failures, and guide customers through production incidents involving CDC, schema migration, and data validation across heterogeneous database engines. You work at the intersection of deep database internals knowledge and customer-facing problem solving - turning ambiguous production failures into root causes and fixes.

Key job responsibilities

Leverage deep expertise in database internals (storage engines, transaction logs, replication mechanisms, query optimization) across PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, or DB2 to diagnose and resolve complex production issues.

Investigate and resolve customer-facing database problems including performance degradation, data corruption, replication lag, CDC failures, and schema migration edge cases.

Build automation, log analysis tools, and diagnostic scripts using SQL and scripting languages (Python, Bash, Perl) to accelerate troubleshooting and reduce manual investigation effort.

Apply knowledge of database replication technologies - CDC (Change Data Capture), logical replication, log-based capture, and data validation - to guide customers through migration and replication challenges.

Collaborate with SDEs on root cause analysis by reading and reasoning about C/C++ or Java code in the DMS replication engine to trace failures from customer symptoms to code-level defects.

Operate within the AWS ecosystem (RDS, Aurora, DMS, Redshift, S3, CloudWatch) to investigate issues end-to-end across infrastructure, networking, and database layers.

Document complex technical findings clearly - writing root cause analyses, runbooks, and knowledge base articles that enable support teams, engineering peers, and customers to resolve issues independently.

A day in the life

As you design and code solutions to help our team drive efficiencies in software architecture, you'll create metrics, implement automation and other improvements, and resolve the root cause of software defects.

You'll also:

Build high-impact solutions to deliver to our large customer base.

Participate in design discussions, code review, and communicate with internal and external stakeholders.

Work cross-functionally to help drive business decisions with your technical input.

Work in a startup-like development environment, where you're always working on the most important stuff.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics or equivalent, or experience with database administration

- 4+ years of relational database technology (such as Redshift, Oracle, MySQL or MS SQL) experience

- Experience with at least one scripting language (shell, Python, Perl) and a procedural language for at least one database (PL/SQL, T-SQL etc.)

- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

- Experience in any Bigdata architecture, or experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities and experience in Linux/RHEL

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Knowledge of database design and implementation or equivalent

- Experience with general troubleshooting/debugging of hardware, or experience debugging, profiling, and implementing best software engineering practices in large-scale systems

- Experience with automation and any version control tools, or experience with threat modeling and penetration testing and experience in SQL Server/MySQL

- Experience in automating, deploying, and supporting large-scale infrastructure

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, MA, Boston - 124,700.00 - 168,800.00 USD annually

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Amazon Careers

Joining Amazon presents an unparalleled opportunity to become part of a vibrant team pushing the boundaries of innovation and growth in the global marketplace. As a leader in e-commerce, technology, and logistics, Amazon offers a variety of job opportunities that cater to a range of skills and professional interests. Work You’ll Do At Amazon, every day is an opportunity to collaborate with the brightest minds in technology and business to redefine what’s possible. Whether you’re interested in software development, marketing, human resources, or customer service, Amazon has a position waiting for you. Transform the way the world shops and innovates with our diverse and inclusive team. Amazon is not just a company; it’s a community where you can drive real change and contribute to projects impacting millions globally. Lead with Innovation and Leadership Amazon is the perfect place to enhance your leadership and innovation skills. Our culture encourages pushing the envelope and imagining the unimaginable. Here, you will lead projects that challenge the status quo and define new industry standards. Work with a team that values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment. Our leadership is focused on harnessing the collective power of unique perspectives to foster growth and innovation. Explore Amazon’s Employment Benefits Amazon’s commitment to its employees extends beyond just career growth. We offer competitive benefits, including health care, parental leave, and diversity training, ensuring that our team not only excels professionally but also enjoys well-being and security. Internship and Networking Opportunities Start your career with an Amazon internship and gain hands-on experience that matters. Our internships provide a gateway to full-time employment and an opportunity to network with professionals across various sectors of the company. Future-Proof Your Career With Amazon, your career path is filled with numerous opportunities for advancement. Our learning and development programs are designed to nurture your professional growth and keep you at the forefront of industry trends. Stay Connected Join Our Team Discover the job opportunities at Amazon that match your skills and interests. We are constantly on the lookout for passionate, curious, and innovative team players ready to make a difference. Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts, the latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Explore the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at Amazon. Amazon is more than just a company—it’s a platform for building a promising future. Whether you’re starting or looking to advance your career, Amazon offers the resources, support, and network you need to succeed. Join us, and be a part of our continuing mission to be Earth's most customer-centric company.
Learn more about Amazon
Size
1,608 employees
Market Cap
$832.6 billion
Industry
Retail & Consumer Goods
Net Income
$21.3 billion
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+28.1%
Revenue
$386 billion
NASDAQ
AMZN
* Ladders Estimates

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