Domain
Database Management
Skill Profile
DynamoDB
Partition key, sort key, GSI/LSI, DynamoDB Streams, DAX caching, on-demand capacity
Database Management
NoSQL Databases
Roles
1
where this skill appears
Levels
5
structured growth path
Mandatory requirements
3
the other 2 optional
Group
NoSQL Databases
Last updated
3/17/2026
How to Use
Choose your current level and compare expectations. The items below show what to cover to advance to the next level.
What is Expected at Each Level
The table shows how skill depth grows from Junior to Principal. Click a row to see details.
| Role | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Database Engineer / DBA | Understands the fundamentals of DynamoDB. Applies basic practices in daily work. Follows recommendations from the team and documentation. |
| Role | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Database Engineer / DBA | Independently designs schemas and optimizes queries with DynamoDB. Understands indexing and query execution plans. Uses ORM effectively. |
| Role | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Database Engineer / DBA | Required | Designs database architecture with DynamoDB for high-load systems. Optimizes performance, configures replication and sharding. |
| Role | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Database Engineer / DBA | Required | Defines data strategy at the product level. Establishes DynamoDB standards. Conducts data schema and scaling strategy reviews. |
| Role | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Database Engineer / DBA | Required | Evaluates DynamoDB as an alternative for specific workloads: session storage, metadata catalog, configuration management. Defines when DynamoDB vs relational DBs are optimal. Establishes standards for DynamoDB integration into the data platform. |
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