staff data engineering Database Engineer tech_leadership · Posted Mar 27, 2026

About this role

John Deere is hiring a staff-level Database Engineer in the data engineering function based in Indaiatuba, Brazil. The posting calls out experience with Python, SQL, Bash, AWS.

Role
Database Engineer
Function
data engineering
Level
staff
Track
Tech leadership
Location
Indaiatuba, Brazil
Posted
Mar 27, 2026

Job description

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Trabalhamos para que a vida possa avançar e estamos sempre à procura de pessoas inovadoras que possam contribuir com a nossa missão. Que tal fazer parte do nosso time?

Local Principal: Brasil (BR) - São Paulo - Indaiatuba
Função: Technology (CA)
Título: Staff Database Reliability Engineering - Indaiatuba/SP - 119256

##

We are redefining the traditional DBA role into a modern Data Platform Engineering function, focused on automation, reliability, cloud-native operations, and scalable patterns for database infrastructure across the company. Our team partners with multiple product and platform squads to provide a robust database platform on AWS, primarily using RDS with PostgreSQL, while also supporting Oracle and SQL Server workloads.

We also lead strategic initiatives such as migrating mainframe DB2 (z/OS) workloads to AWS using AWS DMS, implementing Infrastructure as Code, enhancing observability, and creating automation and AI-driven workflows. This is a global team.

Please attach your resume in English.

## Main Responsibilities

* Design and deliver highly reliable, secure, and automated database environments on AWS;
* Provision and operate AWS RDS instances (mainly PostgreSQL; Oracle/SQL Server as secondary);
* Maintain reusable cloud/database standards, Terraform modules, and Flyway pipelines;
* Plan and execute data migrations between different databases;
* Ensure security, governance, and compliance in database environments;
* Collaborate with development teams on SQL tuning, schema modeling, and troubleshooting;
* Build and maintain automations (Terraform pipelines and workflows);
* Produce documentation, architecture standards, runbooks, and mentor engineers;
* Evaluate tools and technologies to support the modernization of the platform.

## Skills You Need

* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Systems Analysis and Development, or related fields;
* Advanced English: broad vocabulary, good grammar, conducts meetings, argues, negotiates, and delivers training sessions;
* Strong AWS experience, especially RDS (PostgreSQL required);
* Hands-on database administration experience (snapshots, replication, tuning);
* Proficiency with Terraform (IaC);
* Experience with schema versioning/migrations (Flyway);
* Hands-on experience with AWS DMS migrations;
* Scripting/automation experience (Bash, Python);
* Strong SQL expertise and performance optimization skills;
* Availability to work in a hybrid model in Indaiatuba/SP.

## What Makes You Stand Out

* Experience with DB2 (z/OS);
* Hands-on experience with migrations using AWS DMS;
* Experience with scripting and automation (Bash, Python);
* Knowledge of SRE practices (SLIs, SLOs, and incident response);
* Experience leading architecture, platform strategy, definition of standards, and complex migrations;
* Experience with architecture, governance, optimization, leadership, and mentorship.

Nossos principais benefícios

* Remuneração variável;
* Plano de Saúde;
* Plano Odontológico;
* Seguro de Vida;
* Previdência Privada;
* Benefício Ótica;
* Reembolso vacina;
* Universidade Corporativa;
* TotalPass;
* Dependendo da unidade, você terá restaurante no local, vale refeição ou alimentação;
* Auxílio farmácia;
* Entre outros

#LI-Hybrid

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Sobre a John Deere

A John Deere é líder global no fornecimento de produtos, tecnologia e serviços avançados para clientes que desempenham um papel essencial na agricultura, construção, florestal entre outros setores. Nosso objetivo é atender à crescente necessidade mundial de alimentos, combustível, abrigo e infraestrutura, enquanto promove a sustentabilidade e a preservação do planeta que chamamos de lar.
Inovamos para impulsionar a produtividade e proteger nosso planeta e convidamos você a fazer parte dessa história. Trabalharemos juntos para criar, testar, superar para que para que a vida possa avançar. 💚🚜

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