Junior Database Developer

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. Build and maintain SQL queries, stored procedures, and views in Amazon Aurora (PostgreSQL-compatible) .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesJunior💰 $80,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in SQL query development and database design, with a focus on Amazon Aurora and AWS data services. Capable of contributing to data integration and security practices while collaborating with senior developers.

Highest-signal resume keywords

SQL Query DevelopmentAmazon Aurora (PostgreSQL-Compatible)Amazon DynamoDBData Integration Across AWSData Security Controls

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Hard Skills

SQLStored ProceduresViewsQuery TuningETL PatternsELT PatternsData ModelingDatabase DesignData LoadingODBC and JDBC

Soft Skills

CommunicationProblem SolvingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Amazon S3PowerPointExcel

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreePublic Trust Determination

Industry Keywords

Data SecurityAccess ManagementEncryptionAuditing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSDynamoDBETLPostgresSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and maintain SQL queries, stored procedures, and views in Amazon Aurora (PostgreSQL-compatible)
Work with data from Amazon DynamoDB and Amazon S3
Contribute to logical data models and database-design decisions within the established platform architecture
Build reliable data loads from S3
Tune queries with guidance from a senior developer
Work within governed access
Grow toward responsibility for physical database design
Discuss difficult problems, decisions, outcomes, and lessons learned

Requirements

What you’ll need

1+ years of database development, software development, or comparable practical experience
Bachelor's degree
Working knowledge of SQL, stored procedures, and views on Amazon Aurora (PostgreSQL-compatible)
Familiarity with Amazon DynamoDB and Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3)
Query tuning with guidance from a senior developer
Exposure to ETL and ELT patterns and data integration across AWS data services
Awareness of data security controls, including encryption, access management, and auditing
Basic exposure to loading data from S3 into platform stores and to ODBC and JDBC
Introductory familiarity with logical data modeling and database-design decisions within an established platform architecture
Proficiency in writing, PowerPoint, and Excel
Initial engagement requires United States citizenship
Ability to obtain a Public Trust determination

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision with the employee premium fully paid and half of dependent premiums
Employer-paid life, accidental death, and short-term and long-term disability insurance
401(k) matched 100% up to 4% of salary, vesting immediately
Unlimited paid time off
Sponsored professional certifications and continuing education
Onboarding, sponsored training, and professional development
Collaboration with developers, engineers, data scientists, architects, and strategists across assignments