Sr. Database Engineer

Hi,Send your resume to Dilip@cloudingest.comTitle: Sr. Database Engineer Location: Irvine CaClient: DirectClient is looking for a Sr. Database Engineer to be a technical authority and lead designer of our high-performance data environments. You are a "builder" who views databases as code—equally skilled at deep SQL performance tuning as you are at building automated deployment pipelines for global-scale clusters.What You Bring (Requirements)Professional Experience: 8-12+ years in database administration or engineering, with at least 4+ years in a Senior Engineering role focusing on cloud environments.AWS Database Mastery: Expert-level knowledge of the AWS database ecosystem (Aurora, RDS, DynamoDB, Redshift).Coding & Scripting: Proven mastery of Python and Advanced SQL for automation and sophisticated data manipulation.Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Deep experience with Terraform or AWS CDK to manage database infrastructure.Data Modeling: Expert-level understanding of both relational and non-relational data modeling techniques.Client-Facing Excellence: Exceptional skills in leading technical workshops and translating ambiguous business needs into high-performance technical designs.Startup Mentality: A "builder" mindset with a focus on impact, ownership, and the agility to solve "unsolvable" technical challenges.Bonus Points (Nice-to-Haves)Certifications: AWS Certified Database – Specialty or AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional.AI/ML Fluency: Experience with vector databases and preparing data pipelines for LLM integration.Consulting Background: Experience in a Professional Services or global consulting environmentThanks,Dilip Kumar