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We are looking for a Cloud Database Engineer to help build and evolve the next generation of Apple Ads' cloud database architecture - enabling fast, reliable, and scalable data operations across AWS ...

We are looking for a Cloud Database Engineer to help build and evolve the next generation of Apple Ads' cloud database architecture - enabling fast, reliable, and scalable data operations across AWS ...

AWS Cloud Database Engineer

Plano, TX · On-site

$53.50 - $71.50/hr

The primary responsibility of this role is to provide best-in-class enterprise Cloud Database platform engineering with cutting-edge technologies guided by principles of Agility, DevSecOps and ...

GCP Cloud Engineer

Dearborn, MI · On-site

$51.25 - $68.50/hr

They are seeking a Senior Cloud Database Engineer to join their Platform Engineering team, focusing on defining strategy and architecture for cloud databases and AI capabilities on Google Cloud ...

Senior Database Engineer

Dallas, TX · On-site

$104K - $142K/yr

Snowflake Database Engineering (8+ yrs) - ✔️ Experience supporting cloud data warehouses with AWS integration. deal Candidate Profile Senior Database Engineer with 8+ years of experience across ...

Senior Database Engineer

Mechanicsburg, PA · On-site

$100K - $136K/yr

The Senior Database Engineer will work closely with application, cloud, data engineering, DevOps, and release teams to ensure database platforms are reliable, scalable, secure, and optimized for ...

The Database Engineer will work closely with cloud, DevSecOps, software, testing, and production support teams to ensure reliable, secure, and high-performing data services supporting Air Force ...

The Database Engineer will play a critical role in ensuring the performance, scalability, and ... Administer, maintain, and optimize both on-premises and cloud-based database environments to ensure ...

The Database Engineer will play a critical role in ensuring the performance, scalability, and ... Administer, maintain, and optimize both on-premises and cloud-based database environments to ensure ...

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How much do cloud database engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for cloud database engineer in the United States is $122,112.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $99,500.00 and $140,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Cloud Database Engineer job?

A Cloud Database Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing databases that run on cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. They ensure database availability, security, and performance while optimizing cloud resource usage. Their role includes data migration, backup and recovery, automation, and integrating databases with cloud-native services. They also collaborate with developers and DevOps teams to streamline database operations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Cloud Database Engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Cloud Database Engineer, you need a robust understanding of database design, deployment, and management within cloud environments, often demonstrated by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases, and certifications such as AWS Certified Database - Specialty are highly valued. Strong problem-solving abilities, effective communication, and a collaborative mindset are key soft skills in this role. These competencies ensure you can build secure, scalable, and efficient cloud database solutions while working seamlessly within multidisciplinary teams.

What are some typical challenges faced by Cloud Database Engineers and how are they addressed?

Cloud Database Engineers often encounter challenges related to ensuring data security, optimizing performance, and managing database scalability in dynamic cloud environments. Staying up-to-date with evolving cloud technologies and implementing best practices for backup, disaster recovery, and compliance is critical. Collaboration with development and DevOps teams is common to fine-tune database performance and support application needs. Most organizations provide ongoing training and encourage the use of up-to-date monitoring tools to help engineers proactively address these challenges. This makes the role dynamic and offers opportunities to constantly learn and apply new solutions.

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Principal Cloud Database Engineer

Fidelity Investments

Merrimack, NH

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago


Fidelity Investments rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 264 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

14th of 139 rated financial services


Job description

Job Description:

Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position

We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Cloud Database Engineer to join the Enterprise Infrastructure & Operations Capacity Database team. This role focuses on capacity & performance reviews, database and SQL performance optimization, best practices, scalability, and reliability across hybrid cloud and on-prem mission critical environments. You will collaborate with our other Capacity teams, application & database teams, Business units, Fidelity Support Center, and our support partners.

As a team, we are responsible for:

  • Optimize and tune databases: Oracle, PostgreSQL (Aurora, RDS, Microsoft - Azureflex), some understanding of SQL Server, SQLMI, Snowflake and distributed (YugabyteDB, CockroachdB).

  • Diagnosing and resolving performance issues through query analysis, indexing strategies, execution plans, and system-level profiling.

  • Familiar with database tools like OEM - Oracle Enterprise Manager, Datadog, Grafana, Prometheus, PGAdmin, and SSMS - SQLServer Management Studio

  • Conduct capacity reviews for complex applications across cloud and on-prem environments (Linux, AIX, Exadata, AWS, Azure).

  • Support AWS (EC2/RDS) and Azure database services and contribute to hybrid architecture improvements.

  • Implement proactive alerting and observability enhancements using AI/ML tools (e.g., Anodot).

  • Collaborate with developers to optimize SQL and reduce latency in high-volume applications.

  • Drive automation and reliability engineering practices to minimize manual intervention.

The Expertise You Have and The Skills You Bring

  • 8+ years' experience in Oracle Database technologies with proven understanding of end-to-end database tech-stack specializing in Capacity & Performance on Exadata, AIX, Linux, AWS & Azure

  • 2+ years of Cloud database performance expertise in PostgreSQL (Aurora, RDS, Azure Azureflex) in large-scale environments.

  • Other database experience is a plus for YugabyteDB, CockroachdB, SQLMI, SQLServer, Snowflake, etc.

  • Expertise in SQL, PL/SQL tuning, execution plan analysis, and OS-level performance debugging.

  • Strong knowledge of AWS and Azure database services.

  • Proficiency in shell scripting and some Python for automation and performance tooling.

  • Familiarity with DevOps principles, modern application frameworks, and cloud operational models

  • Deep Oracle & Postgres internals knowledge: database tuning, optimizer, statistics, partitioning, workload management.

  • Advanced SQL query tuning, OEM Grid Control, Linux shell scripting, PL/SQL monitoring jobs.

  • Experience with database replication (e.g. Goldengate) across different database engine types.

  • Strong understanding of Oracle RAC performance challenges.

  • Ability and understanding how to design resilient, high-performing database platforms using distributed technologies.

  • Team-oriented with strong communication and time management skills.

  • Participate in 24X7 on call rotation for our database capacity Level 3 incident remediation.

  • Write clear, concise, well organized technical documentation to maintain standards and procedures.

  • Should have strong time management skills with willingness and ability to handle multiple projects/initiatives at the same time.

The Team

The Fidelity Enterprise Infrastructure & Operations Capacity Database team provides business facing database capacity solutions, encompassing the application/business aspects of databases, including database engineering, application-data-database integration, data replication, performance consulting, and support, using world-class methodologies & technologies.

Fidelity's Onsite Working Model
Fidelity is transitioning to a full-time onsite working model through a phased rollout across regions and roles. Currently, some roles and locations require 100% onsite presence, while others require less. Onsite expectations are likely to evolve as the rollout continues. This transition does not apply to fully remote roles.

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Please be advised that Fidelity's business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.


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