Principal System Engineer – Database Architecture

AT&T

. Lead development of Infrastructure-as-Code solutions using Terraform, GitHub Actions, and related automation technologies .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeAtlanta • Texas • United StatesLead💰 $155,400 - $261,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Infrastructure-as-Code development using Terraform and GitHub Actions, with a strong focus on cloud-based database solutions across AWS and Azure. Proven ability to lead technical discussions, mentor engineers, and drive standardization in deployment architectures and operational processes.

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Terraform ExpertiseCI/CD Pipeline DevelopmentAWS Services KnowledgeDatabase Platform DesignLinux System Administration

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Hard Skills

Infrastructure-as-CodeTerraformGitHub ActionsAWS EC2AWS IAMAWS KMSBash ScriptingPython ScriptingPowerShell ScriptingDatabase Migration

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationLeadership Skills

Tools & Technologies

AWS OutpostsHashiCorp Cloud PlatformTerraform EnterpriseEnterprise Monitoring SolutionsObservability Solutions

Industry Keywords

Cloud TransformationDatabase High AvailabilityDisaster RecoveryIdentity and Access ManagementGovernance Controls

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCassandraCloudEC2LinuxMongoDBMySQLOraclePostgresPythonTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead development of Infrastructure-as-Code solutions using Terraform, GitHub Actions, and related automation technologies
Design and maintain reusable deployment modules, workflows, and engineering patterns for enterprise database platforms
Develop automated build, deployment, validation, lifecycle management, and decommissioning workflows
Drive standardization of database deployment architectures, image management processes, and infrastructure provisioning patterns
Support modernization from legacy deployment technologies to GitHub-based automation frameworks
Design and implement cloud-based database hosting solutions across AWS, AWS Outposts, Azure, and hybrid environments
Define infrastructure requirements for Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cassandra, and emerging database platforms
Develop automated provisioning for compute, storage, networking, backup, monitoring, and security integrations
Support platform expansion, feature development, image certification, and deployment pattern creation
Serve as a senior escalation resource for infrastructure, automation, deployment, and operational issues
Improve database platform reliability, scalability, observability, and supportability
Develop automated validation, monitoring, compliance, and operational readiness capabilities
Establish repeatable operational processes and governance controls with support organizations
Lead architecture reviews and technical design discussions
Define engineering standards, automation frameworks, and platform roadmaps
Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions
Mentor engineers and provide technical guidance across disciplines
Partner with cloud architecture, migration, security, compliance, application, and operations teams
Coordinate engineering efforts across multiple workstreams and delivery organizations
Participate in cloud adoption, migration acceleration, identity integration, backup modernization, and observability initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of systems engineering, infrastructure engineering, or cloud platform experience
Strong expertise with Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code development
Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions or similar automation platforms
Deep knowledge of AWS services, including EC2, IAM, KMS, SSM, VPCs, EBS, routing, security groups, and cloud-native automation
Experience designing and supporting enterprise database platforms, including Oracle, PostgreSQL, or MySQL
Linux system administration expertise
Experience with scripting and automation using Bash, Python, PowerShell, or similar technologies
Knowledge of enterprise monitoring, logging, and observability solutions
Experience troubleshooting complex infrastructure, networking, authentication, and deployment issues
Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to drive technical discussions across multiple organizations
AWS Outposts experience preferred
Experience implementing database migration and modernization solutions preferred
Experience with HashiCorp Cloud Platform (HCP) or Terraform Enterprise preferred
Knowledge of database high availability and disaster recovery technologies such as Oracle Data Guard, GoldenGate, MySQL replication, PostgreSQL replication, and Cassandra clustering preferred
Experience with enterprise identity and access management integrations, including Entra ID and AWS Identity Center preferred
Experience implementing backup and recovery automation solutions preferred
Exposure to security, compliance, audit, and governance requirements within regulated environments preferred
Experience supporting large-scale enterprise cloud transformation initiatives preferred
Experience leading geographically distributed technical teams and mentoring engineers preferred
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering preferred
Must not require employer sponsorship now or in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid Time Off and Holidays (at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Caregiver Leave
Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
Adoption Reimbursement
Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
Life and Accidental Death Insurance
Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Extensive employee wellness programs
Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone