Amazon

Database Engineer III - AMZ9917997

Amazon Seattle, Washington, United States · $155K–$209K/yr

Software Development · 10,001+ employees

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About the role

Design and develop specialized database tools and automation to improve performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency. Lead the end-to-end launch and scaling of databases for fulfillment centers while mentoring junior engineers and upholding best practices.

What they look for

Database engineering SQL NoSQL RDS PostgreSQL MySQL Redshift DynamoDB Python Ruby Java Perl Unix shell Database migration Automation Cloud architecture

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in a technical field with one year of experience, or a Bachelor's degree with five years of progressive experience. Candidates must have proficiency in RDBMS, NoSQL, SQL, Unix shell, and procedural languages like Python or Java.

Benefits

Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Prescription coverage Basic life insurance AD&D insurance Supplemental life plans Employee assistance program Mental health support Medical advice line Flexible spending accounts Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement 401(k) matching Paid time off Parental leave Equity Sign-on payments Restricted stock units

Full description

MULTIPLE POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Employer: AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC Offered Position: Database Engineer III Job Location: Seattle, Washington Job Number: AMZ9917997

Position Responsibilities:

Design and develop specialized DBA tools and automation to enhance database performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency. This includes creating machine learning-based anomaly detection systems, developing monitoring frameworks using AMSR, enhancing troubleshooting tools, and building automation for cost and peak event management. Lead the end-to-end launch and scaling of databases for new Fulfillment Centers (FCs) and External Fulfillment Platforms (EFP), ensuring proper sequencing and readiness for production. Drive the expansion of sequencing implementations across other service teams. Optimize and monitor production database environments, implement recovery solutions using AWS cloud architectures, and support efforts to reduce fleet costs. Evaluate and integrate newly beta-tested technologies into Amazon’s DB stack and work on tuning database performance and planning for scaling and peak load requirements. Migrate applications between Amazon’s RDBMS and NoSQL technologies where appropriate. Participate in hiring, mentor junior engineers, conduct code and design reviews, and help ensure engineering best practices are upheld across the team. Utilize technologies such as Amazon Aurora (PostgreSQL/MySQL), RDS, DynamoDB, S3, Redshift, Apollo, and internal tools like Amazon Pipelines and Brazil Build System.

Position Requirements:

Master’s degree or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field and one year of experience in the job offered or a related occupation. Employer will accept a Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field and five years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or a related occupation as equivalent to the Master’s degree and one year of experience. Must have one year of experience in the following skills: (1) experience with RDS (PostgreSQL and MySQL), Redshift, or other RDBMS systems; (2) experience in UNIX shell and SQL; (3) experience in database migrations and creation of objects in SQL and NoSQL technologies; (4) experience with DynamoDB, NoSQL Databases, or other relational databases; and (5) experience with Python, Ruby, Java, Perl, or a related procedural language.

Amazon.com is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation.

40 hours / week, 8:00am-5:00pm, Salary Range $149,989/year to $197,400/year.

Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, visit: https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits.#0000

Basic Qualifications: Position Requirements:

Master’s degree or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field and one year of experience in the job offered or a related occupation. Employer will accept a Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field and five years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or a related occupation as equivalent to the Master’s degree and one year of experience. Must have one year of experience in the following skills: (1) experience with RDS (PostgreSQL and MySQL), Redshift, or other RDBMS systems; (2) experience in UNIX shell and SQL; (3) experience in database migrations and creation of objects in SQL and NoSQL technologies; (4) experience with DynamoDB, NoSQL Databases, or other relational databases; and (5) experience with Python, Ruby, Java, Perl, or a related procedural language.#0000

Preferred Qualifications: Please see job description and the position requirements above.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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, WA, SEATTLE - 154,600.00 - 209,100.00 USD annually

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