Job Description
Database Architect – Contract Opportunity
WeDo is working with an end user embarking on a major cloud- transformation and is now looking for a Database Architect with deep AWS Aurora (MySQL-compatible) experience to join their team on a contract basis.
Role Overview
As a Database Architect, you’ll take the lead in designing and documenting scalable, high-performance database solutions using AWS Aurora Serverless v2. You’ll collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to ensure robust, cost-effective architecture that supports long-term scalability and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
* Architect cloud- database solutions using AWS Aurora Serverless v2
* Produce detailed technical documentation, architectural diagrams, and decision records
* Work closely with cross-functional teams to align infrastructure design with business needs
* Implement high availability strategies including blue-green deployments, read replicas, and RDS Proxy
* Define and maintain robust disaster recovery and backup solutions
* Use Terraform to manage infrastructure across Dev, Test, and Production environments
* Monitor and secure environments using CloudWatch, IAM, and industry best practices
* Optimize performance through query tuning, replication strategies, and capacity planning
Key Skills & Experience
* Strong hands-on experience with AWS Aurora, especially Serverless v2
* Proficient in Terraform and managing RDS-related infrastructure
* Confident designing for scalability, availability, and cost efficiency
* Experience with large datasets, schema design, and federated architectures
* Clear communicator, able to produce clean, maintainable documentation
* Familiarity with compliance frameworks like ISO 27001, SOC 2, etc.
If you're a technically strong architect who thrives on building clean, scalable database environments in AWS — apply now or drop me a message to discuss further.
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