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The ideal candidate will have strong architectural expertise in PostgreSQL, Amazon Aurora, large-scale database migration, high availability, data integration, and cloud security.Key ResponsibilitiesDefine target-state data architectures and database modernization strategies.Design and optimize Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL and AWS-hosted PostgreSQL environments.Lead database assessment, schema conversion, migration planning, and execution.Utilize AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) and Schema Conversion Tool (SCT).Design data integration pipelines leveraging AWS Glue, Amazon S3, and related services.Implement data availability, backup, disaster recovery, and performance architecture.Establish data security, governance, resilience, and architecture standards.Resolve complex database integration and migration challenges.Guide engineering teams and provide architecture documentation and technical leadership.Work with federal stakeholders to ensure regulatory and security alignment.Mandatory Qualifications10+ years of database engineering or architecture experience.5+ years in senior architecture or technical leadership positions.Deep expertise in PostgreSQL and Amazon Aurora.Hands-on experience with AWS DMS and AWS SCT.Strong understanding of AWS Glue, S3, and database integration workflows.Demonstrated experience with enterprise-scale database migrations.Data modeling, schema design, performance tuning, and high availability experience.Familiarity with FISMA and NIST compliance requirements.Preferred QualificationsOracle-to-PostgreSQL migration experience.AWS architecture certifications.Experience modernizing federal financial or regulatory platforms.Experience with data governance and operational resilience.","company":"First Soft Solutions","rawCompany":"first soft solutions","city":"Washington","state":"DC","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-11-01T07:14:51.470Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1243.00","title":"Database Architects","slug":"database-architects"},{"code":"15-1243.01","title":"Data Warehousing Specialists","slug":"data-warehousing-specialists"},{"code":"15-1242.00","title":"Database Administrators","slug":"database-administrators"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Lead Data Architect - AWS PostgreSQL / Aurora / Database Modernization","description":"Work Authorization: U.S. Citizens Only (No Dual Citizenship)Clearance: Must be eligible for Public TrustPosition OverviewWe are seeking a Lead Data Architect to design and lead modernization of enterprise database platforms in AWS. 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