We are seeking an experienced Lead Database Engineer to spearhead our AWS Cost Optimization team.
In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for optimizing data storage, access, and retrieval in AWS environments and leading a team of engineers. As a Lead Database Engineer, your leadership and technical skills will play a critical role in optimizing AWS DB environments for cost-effectiveness and high-level performance while fostering team development and collaboration.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and lead a team of database engineers, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure efficiency and effectiveness
- Collaborate with software development and engineering teams to pinpoint optimization opportunities for reducing AWS DB services costs
- Gain comprehensive understanding of client products, their architecture within the cloud, and itemized costs for each environment component
- Define database instance type and usage, engine type, and performance requirements
- Implement right-sizing strategies for database instance and storage
- Enable storage auto-scaling and data caching
- Adjust retention periods and disable multi-AZ when unnecessary
- Manage database region changes as needed
- Supervise the starting and stopping of database engines
- Maximize utilization of reserved instances and opt for savings plans
- Purge unnecessary manual snapshots
- Conduct performance reviews and manage the progress of team members toward achieving set objectives and goals
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive environment within the team
Requirements :
- 5+ years of experience as an AWS Database Engineer or in a similar role
- At least 1 year of leadership experience
- Advanced proficiency in AWS cloud services, including both relational and NoSQL databases
- Deep background in storage systems and distributed systems
- Expertise in database migration software and technologies
- Qualifications in at least one AWS DB (RDS) Service such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, or MSSQL
- Demonstrated ability to write high-quality functional database code, including stored procedures, functions, triggers, and other code objects
- Proven leadership skills with a track record of successfully managing a technical team
We offer
- Career plan and real growth opportunities
- Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
- International Mobility Plan within 25 countries
- Constant training, mentoring, online corporate courses, eLearning and more
- English classes with a certified teacher
- Support for employee’s initiatives (Algorithms club, toastmasters, agile club and more)
- Enjoyable working environment (Gaming room, napping area, amenities, events, sport teams and more)
- Flexible work schedule and dress code
- Collaborate in a multicultural environment and share best practices from around the globe
- Hired directly by EPAM & 100% under payroll
- Law benefits (IMSS, INFONAVIT, 25% vacation bonus)
- Major medical expenses insurance: Life, Major medical expenses with dental & visual coverage (for the employee and direct family members)
- 13 % employee savings fund, capped to the law limit
- Grocery coupons
- 30 days December bonus
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- 12 vacations days plus 4 floating days
- Official Mexican holidays, plus 5 extra holidays (Maundry Thursday and Friday, November 2nd, December 24th & 31st)
- Monthly non-taxable amount for the electricity and internet bills
EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.
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In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for optimizing data storage, access, and retrieval in AWS environments and leading a team of engineers. As a Lead Database Engineer, your leadership and technical skills will play a critical role in optimizing AWS DB environments for cost-effectiveness and high-level performance while fostering team development and collaboration.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and lead a team of database engineers, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure efficiency and effectiveness
- Collaborate with software development and engineering teams to pinpoint optimization opportunities for reducing AWS DB services costs
- Gain comprehensive understanding of client products, their architecture within the cloud, and itemized costs for each environment component
- Define database instance type and usage, engine type, and performance requirements
- Implement right-sizing strategies for database instance and storage
- Enable storage auto-scaling and data caching
- Adjust retention periods and disable multi-AZ when unnecessary
- Manage database region changes as needed
- Supervise the starting and stopping of database engines
- Maximize utilization of reserved instances and opt for savings plans
- Purge unnecessary manual snapshots
- Conduct performance reviews and manage the progress of team members toward achieving set objectives and goals
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive environment within the team
Requirements :
- 5+ years of experience as an AWS Database Engineer or in a similar role
- At least 1 year of leadership experience
- Advanced proficiency in AWS cloud services, including both relational and NoSQL databases
- Deep background in storage systems and distributed systems
- Expertise in database migration software and technologies
- Qualifications in at least one AWS DB (RDS) Service such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, or MSSQL
- Demonstrated ability to write high-quality functional database code, including stored procedures, functions, triggers, and other code objects
- Proven leadership skills with a track record of successfully managing a technical team
We offer
- Career plan and real growth opportunities
- Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
- International Mobility Plan within 25 countries
- Constant training, mentoring, online corporate courses, eLearning and more
- English classes with a certified teacher
- Support for employee’s initiatives (Algorithms club, toastmasters, agile club and more)
- Enjoyable working environment (Gaming room, napping area, amenities, events, sport teams and more)
- Flexible work schedule and dress code
- Collaborate in a multicultural environment and share best practices from around the globe
- Hired directly by EPAM & 100% under payroll
- Law benefits (IMSS, INFONAVIT, 25% vacation bonus)
- Major medical expenses insurance: Life, Major medical expenses with dental & visual coverage (for the employee and direct family members)
- 13 % employee savings fund, capped to the law limit
- Grocery coupons
- 30 days December bonus
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- 12 vacations days plus 4 floating days
- Official Mexican holidays, plus 5 extra holidays (Maundry Thursday and Friday, November 2nd, December 24th & 31st)
- Monthly non-taxable amount for the electricity and internet bills
EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.
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