About this opportunity
Amazon lists this Senior PostgreSQL Database Engineer, RDS (AWS) opportunity in dallas, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
We are building PostgreSQL as a fully managed database service at Amazon and looking for experienced PostgreSQL engineers to help drive new features, support customers, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced environment.
Key Job Responsibilities
Work closely with customers to understand challenges, resolve critical escalations, and teach best practices.
Act as the “voice of the customer” and bring learnings to the engineering process to design new features and plan end‑to‑end test scenarios.
Actively drive feature enhancements, permanently resolve the root causes of issues, and improve the performance of our managed database service.
Serve as the ultimate subject matter expert for all things databases, providing guidance to the development, support, account, and customer teams.
Interact with the open‑source community via forums, conferences, and code submissions.
Extend knowledge to other database engines beyond PostgreSQL.
A Day in the Life
As you design and code solutions to help our team drive efficiencies in software architecture, you’ll create metrics, implement automation, and resolve the root cause of software defects.
You'll also:
Build high‑impact solutions to deliver to our large customer base.
Participate in design discussions, code reviews, and communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
Work cross‑functionally to help drive business decisions with your technical input.
Work in a startup‑like development environment, focusing on the most important tasks.
About the Team
Our team is dedicated to supporting new members with a culture that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects that help you develop your engineering expertise.
Basic Qualifications
At least 10 years of experience with PostgreSQL.
At least 5 years of operating PostgreSQL systems.
Experience working with customers on how to best use PostgreSQL.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with other database engines.
Passion for delivering exceptional customer service.
Salary & Benefits
Salary ranges vary by location: CA (East Palo Alto) $167,800–$227,000; TX (Dallas) $145,900–$197,400; WA (Redmond) $145,900–$197,400 annually.
Amazon offers comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, and prescription insurance; 401(k) matching; paid time off; parental leave; and additional support programs such as mental health resources.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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Worksite address
dallas, TX, 75215, US
Who can apply
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