Senior Cloud Database Engineer

Nordstrom

Senior Cloud Database Engineer specializing in AWS, Oracle, and MSSQL operations at Nordstrom. Leading cloud database platform buildout and mentoring engineers during technology transition.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeSeattle • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $142,000 - $220,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in AWS database services, particularly RDS, Aurora PostgreSQL, and Aurora DSQL, with a strong focus on operational excellence, governance, and performance optimization. Proven ability to lead teams through technology transitions while establishing best practices and standards in cloud database management.

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AWS Database ServicesRDS AdministrationAurora PostgreSQLTerraform Infrastructure-as-CodeOracle DBA Skills

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Hard Skills

Database EngineeringAWS Cloud Database OperationsOracle 19c/21c AdministrationMSSQL Server Performance TuningT-SQLBackup and RecoveryDisaster Recovery StrategiesPerformance DiagnosticsFleet PatchingHigh Availability

Soft Skills

MentorshipKnowledge TransferWorkshop Facilitation

Tools & Technologies

CloudWatchPerformance InsightsAWS Observability Tooling

Industry Keywords

Enterprise StandardsGovernance FrameworksSLA ComplianceProduction Accountability

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyAWSCloudOraclePostgresSQLTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Architect, deploy, and operate AWS database services with primary focus on RDS (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL), Aurora PostgreSQL, and Aurora DSQL
Define enterprise-grade standards, governance frameworks, and deployment patterns for AWS database services at Nordstrom
Design backup, HA, and disaster recovery strategies meeting SLA and compliance requirements on AWS
Develop and own Terraform infrastructure-as-code for cloud database provisioning, parameter management, networking, and lifecycle automation
Lead knowledge transfer — run hands-on workshops, write runbooks, and actively mentor DPS engineers expanding into AWS cloud-native practices
Monitor and optimize performance using CloudWatch, Performance Insights, and related AWS observability tooling

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of database engineering experience
At least 3 years of AWS cloud database operations carrying production accountability
Deep AWS expertise with hands-on production experience in RDS, Aurora PostgreSQL, and Aurora DSQL
Solid Oracle DBA skills at enterprise scale: 19c/21c administration, fleet patching, OEM, ASM, AWR/statspack, and performance diagnostics
Operational MSSQL Server depth: HA/AG, T-SQL, backup/recovery, performance tuning, and independent P1 incident ownership
Proven ability to establish cloud database standards and best practices in an enterprise environment
Experience enabling a team through a technology transition: training, runbooks, workshops, or hands-on mentorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
Life Insurance and Disability
Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources
401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more