Database Engineer

Global technology and e-commerce company that powers worldwide fulfillment and retail operations.
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
4+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Robotics

Description For Database Engineer

Amazon Fulfillment Technologies & Robotics (FTR) is seeking a Database Engineer to join their Central Support Team in Hyderabad, India. This role sits at the intersection of database management and automation, supporting Amazon's global fulfillment network.

The position involves designing, developing, and managing mission-critical persistence solutions that power FTR operations. As a Database Engineer, you'll be responsible for maintaining highly complex, confidential database systems in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Your daily activities will include collaborating with other engineers to deploy new databases through automated systems, providing operational support, and implementing automated solutions for operational challenges.

The Platform Engineering Database Engineering Team plays a crucial role in supporting multiple critical Amazon systems, including Amazon Fulfillment Technologies (AFT), Supply Chain Optimization Technologies (SCOT), WW Customer Returns (WWCR), Gift Cards, and Amazon Payments systems. They handle everything from engineering and architecture to operations and scaling of databases.

This is an exceptional opportunity to work with cutting-edge AWS technologies and solve complex problems at scale. You'll be part of a world-class team that combines the innovative spirit of a startup with the resources and impact of a global technology leader. The role offers extensive exposure to various database technologies, including RDS (PostgreSQL, MySQL), Redshift, DynamoDB, and other NoSQL solutions.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise in database management, a passion for automation and scalability, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This role offers the chance to work on systems that directly impact Amazon's global fulfillment network, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact while working with cutting-edge database technologies.

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Responsibilities For Database Engineer

  • Design, develop and manage persistence solutions that serve and support FTR needs
  • Managing and maintaining highly complex, confidential, mission critical and high availability databases
  • Deploying new Databases through automated systems
  • Operationally supporting newly deployed software
  • Automating fixes for operational issues
  • Using AWS services to solve design problems
  • Integrating applications with other internal teams

Requirements For Database Engineer

Python
Java
PostgreSQL
MySQL
Ruby
  • Bachelors in Computer Science or Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • 4+ years of experience as a DBA, Database Engineer, or similar role
  • 3+ Experience with RDS (PostgreSQL, MySQL), Redshift and/or other RDBMS systems
  • Experience in UNIX shell and SQL
  • 2+ years of experience in Database migrations, Creation of Objects in SQL, NoSQL technologies
  • 1+ years experience DynamoDB, NoSQL Databases
  • Experience with at least one procedural language such as Python, Ruby, Java, Perl

Benefits For Database Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Parental Leave
  • Disability accommodations available

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