Amazon

Sr. Database Specialist Solutions Architect, AGS Database Specialist Solutions Architects

Amazon • $153K — $207K *
Dallas, TX 75217In-Person
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, or data analytics.
  • 3+ years of experience in design, implementation, or consulting for applications and infrastructures.
  • Deep knowledge of commercial relational databases like Oracle or SQL Server, or open-source databases like PostgreSQL or MySQL.
  • 5+ years of infrastructure and database architecture experience is preferred.
  • 10+ years in IT development or consulting within the software or internet sectors.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement AWS database solutions for enterprise customers.
  • Collaborate with various teams to create innovative solutions for complex business issues.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to executives in cloud transformation efforts.
  • Lead architectural reviews and workshops to address customer business needs.
  • Promote industry best practices through publishing AWS resources and participating at events.
  • Educate customers on AWS value for database workloads, ensuring production optimization.
  • Provide urgent technical support and feedback to AWS product teams on customer needs.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • 401(k) matching contribution.
  • Paid time off policies including parental leave.
  • Support for adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.
  • Access to mental health support services.
Full Job Description
Do you like to solve the most complex and high scale data challenges in the world today?

As a Database Solutions Architect you will design complete solution architectures based on AWS database services.

Have you developed complex applications?

Are you an experienced Oracle/SQL Server/NoSQL Platform Specialist?

Have you worked on Open source Database platforms like PostgreSQL, MySQL, DynamoDB, ElastiCache or other NoSQL databases ?

Have you migrated Applications from one Database Engine to another?

Would you like a career that gives you opportunities to help organizations understand and use cloud computing web services to do big new things faster, at lower cost?

The specialist will collaborate with our customers and partners on key engagements. You will develop and deliver proof-of-concept projects, technical workshops, and support implementation projects in order to develop or migrate Applications from on-premise databases like Oracle/SQL*Server to AWS eg. AWS RDS, Aurora-PostgreSQL/MySQL or other Open Source platforms. You will focus on customer solutions such as high volume OLTP/OLAP environments, designing and deploying future state petabyte-scale data services and building and/or designing reference configurations to enable our customers and influence AWS RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB and other NoSQL databases adoption.

Key job responsibilities

- Provide Enterprise customers with deep technical expertise to advance AWS Database Services adoption across their operations, from enterprise database management systems to long term data strategy.

- Collaborate with AWS specialist, sales, marketing, and product teams to develop innovative solutions for customer's most challenging business problems

- Serve as a trusted technical advisor to executives, helping them navigate cloud transformation and digital innovation

- Lead architectural reviews and workshops focused on solving customer's business cases.

- Champion industry best practices through AWS blogs, white-papers, and reference architectures.

- Present at key industry events including AWS re:Invent and AWS Summits.

- Educate customers on AWS's value proposition for database workloads, ensuring solutions are optimized for production environments

- Provide feedback to AWS product teams on industry-specific requirements and act as primary point of contact for urgent customer issues in your technical specialty.

- Stay current with emerging trends to help customers innovate and maintain competitive advantage

A day in the life

A Database Specialist primary responsibility is to meet with customers, discover their challenges and business outcomes and help them in their journey into the cloud. Within the Database domain, this includes Database sizing/pricing TCO assessments, migration or modernization deep dives and ultimately migration/modernization and operational strategies.

The Database specialist will collaborate with the broader account team on prioritization and engagement strategies that best fit customer priorities.

When the Database Specialist is not engaging customers, they are expected to build/drive thought leadership through speaking events, workshop building and driving feature enhancements with our service teams.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 8+ years of specific technology domain areas (e.g. software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, data & analytics) experience

- 3+ years of design, implementation, or consulting in applications and infrastructures experience

- Deep knowledge and experience on at least one commercial relational database (Oracle, SQL Server, IBM2), or open source database (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- 5+ years of infrastructure architecture, database architecture and networking experience

- Experience working with end user or developer communities

- 10+ years of IT development or implementation/consulting in the software or Internet industries experience

- Experience in technology/software sales, pre-sales, or consulting

- Expertise with Open Source database technologies such as PostgreSQL and NoSQL databases like ElastiCache and DynamoDB.

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, AZ, TEMPE - 153,600.00 - 207,800.00 USD annually

USA, CA, San Francisco - 176,600.00 - 239,000.00 USD annually

USA, TX, Dallas - 153,600.00 - 207,800.00 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.
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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
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