AWS Cloud Database Engineer

Post Date

Apr 27, 2026

Location

Newark,
New Jersey

ZIP/Postal Code

07102
US
Jul 04, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Programmer / Developer

Req #

NNJ-577493c2-d7d3-4b04-b4f6-f7e8799a973d

Pay Rate

$36 - $45 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

We are seeking a nimble AWS Cloud Database Infrastructure as Code Developer to support the automation, security, and self‑service enablement of cloud databases for enterprise application teams. This role focuses on designing, provisioning, upgrading, and optimizing Amazon Redshift, Aurora PostgreSQL, and DocumentDB using Terraform and CloudFormation, with strong Python (Lambda/automation) skills. The ideal candidate is cloud‑first (not legacy‑centric), thinks on their feet, and has hands‑on experience improving database reliability, performance, security, and IAM integration across AWS and Azure environments (Azure AD/MS Fabric a strong plus). You’ll work within a Scrum team in a hybrid onsite model (3x/week), contributing to database upgrade automation, developer self‑service capabilities, and secure cloud infrastructure at scale. This is an 8‑month right‑to‑hire contract, interviewing ASAP, with a highly technical interview focused on real‑world problem solving and enterprise experience rather than years alone.

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Required Skills & Experience

Hands-on AWS database experience with Aurora PostgreSQL, Redshift, or DocumentDB
Infrastructure as code using Terraform or CloudFormation
Python scripting for automation tasks
AWS Lambda experience for operational workflows
Strong understanding of AWS IAM and database security controls

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Azure experience (Azure AD / IAM)
Microsoft Fabric
Experience building internal self-service platforms

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.