Akkodis - St. Louis, MO
posted about 2 months ago
The Remote Cloud Database Engineer position is a contractor role based in St. Louis, Missouri, focusing on developing and maintaining cloud database infrastructure and solutions. The primary responsibility of this role is to create reusable infrastructure-as-code (IaC) and configuration-as-code (CaC) solutions specifically for AWS database infrastructure. This includes building pipelines that support database management and data handling, ensuring that the infrastructure is robust and scalable to meet the needs of the organization. In addition to infrastructure development, the engineer will support the development and maintenance of continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) tools. This is crucial for application delivery teams as it enhances their productivity and accelerates software delivery processes. The role requires collaboration with engineering and data teams to deliver solutions that meet both business and technical requirements, ensuring that the final products align with user needs and expectations. The engineer will utilize Agile methodologies and Product Management frameworks to iteratively improve platform offerings, adapting to the evolving requirements of users. A key aspect of this position is applying FinOps best practices to optimize operational performance and manage infrastructure costs effectively. Staying current with the latest cloud services, emerging technologies, and best practices is essential to foster a culture of learning and innovation within the Information Technology Division and across the Federal Reserve System.