AWS Architect - Database Technologies Specialist

Responsibilities: Design, implement, and maintain scalable and reliable database solutions on the AWS platform.Architect, deploy, and optimize DynamoDB databases for performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency.Configure and manage AWS OpenSearch (formerly Amazon Elasticsearch Service) clusters for real-time search and analytics capabilities.Design and implement data processing and analytics solutions using AWS EMR (Elastic MapReduce) for large-scale data processing tasks.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, design database solutions, and implement best practices.Perform performance tuning, monitoring, and troubleshooting of database systems to ensure high availability and performance.Develop and maintain documentation, including architecture diagrams, configurations, and operational procedures.Stay current with the latest AWS services, database technologies, and industry trends to provide recommendations for continuous improvement.Participate in the evaluation and selection of new technologies, tools, and frameworks to enhance database capabilities.Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members, fostering knowledge sharing and skill development. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.Proven experience as an AWS Architect or similar role, with a focus on database technologies.Hands-on experience designing, implementing, and optimizing DynamoDB databases in production environments.In-depth knowledge of AWS OpenSearch (Elasticsearch) and experience configuring and managing clusters for search and analytics use cases.Proficiency in working with AWS EMR (Elastic MapReduce) for big data processing and analytics.Strong understanding of database concepts, data modelling, indexing, and query optimization.Experience with AWS services such as S3, EC2, RDS, Redshift, Lambda, and CloudFormation.Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex database issues.Solid understanding of cloud security best practices and experience implementing security controls in AWS environments.Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.AWS certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Database - Specialty, or equivalent certifications are a plus.