Database Architect
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**Job ID:** 5857
**City:** Woodlawn
**State:** MD
**Job Type:** Full\-time
**Compensation:** $0 to $0
Centurion is currently seeking a Database Architect to join their team in Woodlawn, MD.
**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.
Skills Requirements:
* 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. * \*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:
o Proven ability to architect scalable, high\-performance, and secure database solutions, with proficiency in query optimization, indexing, caching, and performance tuning using AWS tools.
o Experienced in integrating databases with other AWS services such as Lambda, S3, EC2, and Glue.
o Adept at securing AWS clusters, managing IAM roles, implementing encryption, and monitoring jobs using AWS tools (CloudWatch, CloudTrail).
* Snowflake Experience:
o Proficient in designing, implementing, and managing virtual data warehouses in Snowflake, with a strong understanding of micro\-partitions.
o Experienced in schema design, normalization, and building efficient data structures in Snowflake.
o Familiar with data ingestion, transformation, and loading using Snowflake’s features and integration tools.
o Knowledgeable in Snowflake’s role\-based access control, data encryption, and security best practices.
o 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.
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