Role at a glance
- Salary
- $150K – $168.8K/yr
- Location
- Seattle, Washington, United States
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Employment
- Full-time
- Experience
- five years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
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Role Summary
The Database Engineer II role focuses on building scalable database automation and management solutions, advising software engineers on database internals, and supporting database systems for key customers. The role also contributes to database roadmaps, operational reliability, and sharing database best practices.
What You'll Do
- Design and develop robust and scalable database automation solutions
- Advise software engineers on database internals
- Execute and build automation around database benchmarking
- Code database management tooling in PL/SQL and Java
- Perform on-call duties, including incident response, troubleshooting, and customer support
- Present database best practices at conferences and workshops
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- Position Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field and five years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation. Employer will accept seven years of experience in the job...
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Original job description
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Original job description
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Employer: AMAZON DEVELOPMENT CENTER U.S., INC.
Offered Position: Database Engineer II
Job Location: Seattle, Washington
Job Number: AMZ10279645
Position Responsibilities:
Design and develop robust and scalable database automation solutions. Advise software engineers on database internals. Execute and build automation around database benchmarking. Code database management tooling in PL/SQL and Java. Define specifications for database specific roadmap items. Solutions architecture of database systems for key customers. Perform on-call duties, including incident response, troubleshooting, and customer support. Present database best practices at conferences and workshops.
Position Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field and five years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation. Employer will accept seven years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation as equivalent to the Bachelor's degree and five years of experience. Must have one year of experience in the following skill(s): (1) designing and developing distributed systems or cloud-based database services; (2) building automation frameworks or AI-powered tools for operational diagnostics, root cause analysis, or incident resolution; (3) developing and maintaining Oracle database solutions including performance tuning, configuration management, and high availability architectures; and (4) implementing CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code to support automated testing, deployment, and monitoring of production services.
Amazon.com is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation.
40 hours / week, 8:00am-5:00pm, Salary Range $149,989/year to $168,800/year.
Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, visit:
https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits.#0000
Basic Qualifications
Position Requirements:Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field and five years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation. Employer will accept seven years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation as equivalent to the Bachelor's degree and five years of experience. Must have one year of experience in the following skill(s): (1) designing and developing distributed systems or cloud-based database services; (2) building automation frameworks or AI-powered tools for operational diagnostics, root cause analysis, or incident resolution; (3) developing and maintaining Oracle database solutions including performance tuning, configuration management, and high availability architectures; and (4) implementing CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code to support automated testing, deployment, and monitoring of production services.#0000
Preferred Qualifications
Please see job description and the position requirements above.Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
About the company
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Amazon is a global leader in e-commerce and cloud computing, founded in 1994 by Jeff Bezos. Initially starting as an online bookstore, it has since expanded its offerings to include a vast range of products and services, including electronics, fashion, and digital content. With Amazon Web Services (AWS), the company also provides powerful cloud solutions to businesses around the world. Known for its innovation, customer-centric approach, and commitment to operational efficiency, Amazon continues to shape the future of retail and technology, consistently seeking new ways to enhance customer experiences.
Amazon is a global leader in e-commerce and cloud computing, founded in 1994 by Jeff Bezos. Initially starting as an online bookstore, it has since expanded its offerings to include a vast range of products and services, including electronics, fashion, and digital content. With Amazon Web Services (AWS), the company also provides powerful cloud solutions to businesses around the world. Known for its innovation, customer-centric approach, and commitment to operational efficiency, Amazon continues to shape the future of retail and technology, consistently seeking new ways to enhance customer experiences.