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About the role
The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining database systems while ensuring optimal performance and security. You will also collaborate with development teams to manage data migrations, troubleshoot issues, and implement robust database architecture.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 3 years of hands-on experience in database development and management. Proficiency in SQL Server is mandatory, along with strong knowledge of T-SQL and experience with cloud platforms or NoSQL databases.
Full description
Job Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Database Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of hands-on experience in database development, management, architecture, migration, and optimization. Proficiency in SQL Server is mandatory, with additional expertise in NoSQL databases, Snowflake, and Cloud technologies considered a plus.
Key Responsibilities:
- Database Development and Management:
- Design, develop, and maintain SQL Server and Other databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL).
- Write efficient, complex queries, stored procedures, and functions.
- Collaborate with application developers to design and optimize database structures.
- Implement and manage database security, backup, and recovery plans.
- Monitor and optimize the performance of the database systems.
- Database Architecture and Design:
- Design and implement database systems based on business requirements.
- Ensure database architecture aligns with enterprise standards and best practices.
- Create and maintain data models and database diagrams.
- Database Migration and Optimization:
- Plan and execute data migrations between systems, ensuring data integrity and minimal downtime.
- Optimize database performance through indexing, query tuning, and hardware/software configuration.
- Implement and maintain data replication and clustering solutions.
- Security and Compliance:
- Implement database security measures to protect sensitive data.
- Ensure compliance with relevant data protection regulations and policies.
- Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
- Support and Troubleshooting:
- Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance for database-related issues.
- Respond to and resolve database access and performance issues.
- Collaborate with development teams to assist with database-related application issues.
Qualifications:
- Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in database development, management, architecture, migration, and optimization.
- Proven experience with SQL Server is mandatory. MySQL, PostgreSQL are preferable.
- Technical Skills:
- Strong knowledge of SQL and T-SQL scripting.
- Experience with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra) is preferred.
- Familiarity with Snowflake data warehousing solutions.
- Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud-based database services.
- Knowledge of database security, backup and recovery, and disaster recovery procedures.
- Understanding of database replication, clustering, and high availability solutions.
- Soft Skills:
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and quality.
Preferred Certifications:
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate
- Snowflake SnowPro Certification
- AWS Certified Database - Specialty
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