Pacific Northwest electric utility

Senior AWS Data Platform Support Engineer

Issaquah, WA·12 month contract·Starts 11/15/2026·W2
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Company introduction We are seeking a Senior Application Developer to support a key digital infrastructure platform serving risk modeling, vegetation management operations, asset inspections, lidar processing, and centralized image repository management. Role summary / purpose This individual will serve as a primary technical support specialist for the application and its supporting AWS data services. You will be part of a team that supports AWS environments, including AWS Aurora database, S3-based image repository capabilities, imagery upload tools, system integrations, and business partner support for configuration and report generation. Key responsibilities • Provide application software development and technical support services, supporting, analyzing and modifying application logic, data pipelines, and integrations • Manage AWS Aurora database support activities, including schema and table changes, data validation, performance troubleshooting, and coordination of security updates • Support the S3 image repository, imagery upload processes, API integrations, and vendor-delivered platform changes • Code, test, debug and document software applications and configuration changes • Analyze requirements, test and integrate application components, and ensure system improvements are successfully implemented • Provide support to end users and engage with vendor partners to ensure effective use of the platform • Set local or team-based standards for programming tools and techniques, including security guidelines • Draft and maintain procedures and documentation for application and AWS platform support • Manage enhancements to improve business performance, with emphasis on AWS Aurora database reliability, S3 image repository operations, and integration stability • Handle incidents according to agreed procedures, investigate escalated incidents, and analyze causes to minimize recurrence • Design, support and troubleshoot integration components and interfaces, including REST APIs, JSON-based integrations, and data replication pipelines Requirements – education & experience • Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, engineering, management or other related field, or equivalent experience • 8+ years of experience in related field • 8+ years of experience with strong internal and external communication (customer-facing) • Hands-on AWS Aurora (MySQL or PostgreSQL-compatible) administration: schema and table changes, data validation, and SQL performance troubleshooting • AWS S3 administration beyond storage: access management, bucket policies, and operational support; image repository, media pipeline, or large-file upload experience • Production support and ITSM mindset with experience working with vendors on platform changes Required skills • AWS Aurora database administration, troubleshooting, schema changes and table changes • Relational database change management, data validation and SQL performance troubleshooting • AWS S3 image repository administration, access management and operational support • AWS security update coordination, IAM access controls and secure integration practices • AWS Lambda development/support experience • Python scripting and troubleshooting • REST API and JSON integration experience • SQL • Git • Linux • Terraform / YAML • IAM • Ticketing/ITSM • Advanced customer-focus skills • Advanced accuracy skills • Advanced risk-management skills • Advanced oral and written communicati…

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