AWS Cloud Engineer – DatabaseAWS Cloud Engineer – Database Administration Role Overview
As an AWS Cloud Engineer with a Database specialization, you will be responsible for the reliability, performance, and lifecycle management of cloud databases running on AWS.Your primary focus will be Oracle environments, including high availability, disaster recovery, performance optimization, and database automation. You will collaborate closely with application teams, platform engineers, and security teams to ensure robust and compliant database operations.
AWS Cloud Operations
Operate AWS platform components supporting database workloads
Automate database provisioning and operations using Terraform and scripting
Database Administration
Manage and operate Oracle instances
Manage and operate Amazon RDS instances (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, etc.)
Perform database performance analysis and query optimization
Conduct capacity planning and database upgrades
Implement database security controls, including encryption, RBAC, and auditing
Support development teams with database migrations and schema changes




Work with security teams to ensure database compliance and hardening
Provide guidance on database architecture best practices
Several years of experience as a Database Administrator or Cloud Database Engineer
Strong expertise with relational databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server)
Hands‑on experience with AWS RDS and Amazon Aurora
Experience with Terraform and infrastructure automation
Strong knowledge of database performance tuning and HA/DR architectures
Global Collaboration: Work collaboratively with stakeholders around the globe.
Benefit from continuous training, coaching, and talent development programs.
Social Benefits: flexible compensation (transport tickets, training, private insurance), etc.
Adaptable working hours with the option for remote work (M-Th 8.30 – 17.30 and Fri 8.30 – 15.30; 3 days of remote work).
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📌 AWS Cloud Engineer (Database) (Barcelona)
🏢 Giesecke+Devrient
📍 Barcelona