Database Engineer – GIS Migration (AWS RDS / Aurora PostgreSQL)

GKP Solutions, Inc.

Database Engineer – GIS Migration (AWS RDS / Aurora PostgreSQL)

2D mapping platformsAWSBackupChange ManagementCloudDisaster RecoveryGeospatialGISGIS Database ManagementMappingOraclePostGISPostgreSQLSpatial DataSpatial Database DesignSpatial Data ManagementSQLSQL ServerSQL Server Spatial

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Database Engineer to lead the migration and modernization of GIS database platforms to Amazon RDS and Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL. This role requires deep expertise in PostgreSQL architecture, AWS database services, high availability design, and large-scale database migrations from legacy platforms such as Oracle and SQL Server.

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement database solutions using Amazon RDS PostgreSQL and Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL. Lead schema and data migrations from legacy databases (Oracle, SQL Server, etc.) to PostgreSQL. Configure and optimize PostGIS for GIS and spatial data workloads. Perform database performance tuning, optimization, monitoring, and troubleshooting. Architect and implement High Availability and Disaster Recovery (HA/DR) solutions using: Aurora Multi-AZ deployments Read Replicas Cross-Region Replication Automated Failover Strategies Develop and execute database change management processes to support seamless production deployments. Plan and implement: Blue/Green Deployments Logical Replication Rollback Strategies Near-Zero Downtime Migrations Collaborate with cloud, application, and GIS teams to ensure successful platform modernization.

Required Qualifications

Strong hands-on experience with AWS RDS PostgreSQL and Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL. Proven track record migrating enterprise databases from Oracle and/or SQL Server to PostgreSQL. Experience configuring and supporting PostGIS environments. Deep knowledge of PostgreSQL performance tuning and database optimization. Expertise designing HA/DR solutions in AWS. Experience with database replication, failover, backup, and recovery strategies. Strong understanding of database change management and release processes. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Preferred GIS, geospatial, or mapping platform experience. AWS certifications. Experience supporting large-scale cloud modernization initiatives.

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