Database Architect

*Position Title* *Database Architect* *Key Required Skills* Database Architecture, experience with AWS, snowflake, SQL, and automation and scripting. *Position Description* * Utilize the AWS database and data processing services, including Amazon RDS, AuroraDB, DynamoDB, Redshift, ElastiCache, EMR, and Neptune. * Configure, launch, and manage EMR clusters, optimizing for performance and cost, and integrating with various data sources. * Architect scalable, high-performance, and secure database solutions. * Integrate databases with other AWS services such as Lambda, S3, EC2, and Glue. * Utilize AWS security best practices (IAM, encryption, VPC, security groups) and compliance requirements for data storage. * Design backup, disaster recovery, high availability, and failover solutions (Multi-AZ, read replicas). * Troubleshoot for AWS related issues and incidents. * Design, implement, and manage virtual data warehouses in Snowflake. * Write complex SQL queries for data analysis, transformation, and reporting. * Optimize queries, manage caching, clustering, and leveraging auto-scaling to handle workloads. * Ensure compliance with SSA security, privacy, and data management policies. * Brief management, customer, team, or vendors using written or oral skills at appropriate technical level for audience. * Provide guidance/support to other junior/mid-level developers. * All other duties as assigned or directed. *Detailed Skills Requirements* *Foundation for Success (Basic Qualifications)* * Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or a related field; Masters or Doctorate degree may substitute for required experience * 7+ years as a Database Architect. * Experience in AWS database and data processing services, including Amazon RDS, AuroraDB, DynamoDB, Redshift, ElastiCache, EMR, and Neptune. * Knowledgeable in AWS security best practices (IAM, encryption, VPC, security groups) and compliance requirements for data storage. * Strong troubleshooting skills for AWS related issues and incidents. * Skilled in optimizing queries, managing caching, clustering, and leveraging auto-scaling to handle workloads. * Proficient in automation and scripting (CloudFormation, Terraform, AWS CLI, Python, Bash, PowerShell) for database and workflow management. *Factors To Help You Shine (Required Skills)*​ *\*\*Selected candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance\*\** *\*\*Selected candidate must be willing to work on-site in Woodlawn, MD 5 days a week\*\** * Skilled in both relational and NoSQL database management, data modeling, normalization, and schema design. * Experienced in configuring, launching, and managing EMR clusters, optimizing for performance and cost, and integrating with various data sources. * Skilled in designing backup, disaster recovery, high availability, and failover solutions (Multi-AZ, read replicas). * Advanced skills in writing complex SQL queries for data analysis, transformation, and reporting. * *AWS Experience:* * Proven ability to architect scalable, high-performance, and secure database solutions, with proficiency in query optimization, indexing, caching, and performance tuning using AWS tools. * Experienced in integrating databases with other AWS services such as Lambda, S3, EC2, and Glue. * Adept at securing AWS clusters, managing IAM roles, implementing encryption, and monitoring jobs using AWS tools (CloudWatch, CloudTrail). * *Snowflake Experience:* * Proficient in designing, implementing, and managing virtual data warehouses in Snowflake, with a strong understanding of micro-partitions. * Experienced in schema design, normalization, and building efficient data structures in Snowflake. * Familiar with data ingestion, transformation, and loading using Snowflake’s features and integration tools. * Knowledgeable in Snowflake’s role-based access control, data encryption, and security best practices. * Experienced in integrating Snowflake with BI tools (Tableau, Power BI) and using Python for data pipelines and machine learning applications *How To Stand Out From The Crowd (Desired Skills)*​ * Experience identifying requirements, researching options, designing, and implementing solutions at a leadership level on project work. * Experience scripting in a Linux environment to automate ETL solutions and data migration jobs. * Understand and apply quality techniques and practices (automated unit testing, Test Driven Design/Development, performance analysis, continuous integration) * Ability to assist with architectural tactical thinking, information solutions and road maps to drive architectural recommendations. * Detail oriented and committed to consistently completing repetitive production-like tasks on-time and error-free. * Prior experience working in a federal agency or public sector environment. * Effective communication skills for working with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders. * Ability to translate technical concepts into non-technical terms for business stakeholders. * Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and deliver within deadlines. Pay: $115,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year Work Location: In person