Database Engineer job description

Job brief

We are seeking a Database Engineer to build and monitor complex databases and make sure that these databases are operational and provide relevant and valid data.

Responsibilities

• Design and review the database based on project specifications.
• Implement and support code through stored scripts, triggers, queries, and procedures based on project requirements.
• Assist with application implementation projects from commencement to realization.
• Make sure changes to the infrastructure or live application are duly tested and allow for roll-back.
• Support any database inquiries from clients or business teams in a timely manner.
• Ensure a stable environment by providing support to the on-premise and cloud databases, including troubleshooting performance issues and monitoring database health.
• Work with team members to review and estimate time to build user stories.
• Participate in sprint review as a member of an agile team.
• Assist with database system design and development.
• Improve the performance and reliability of database systems.
• To aid application development, create database functions, scripts, stored procedures, and triggers.
• Provide technical support to fix all database performance, capacity, and access concerns.
• Identify and correct database issues as soon as possible.
• Create physical and logical database models that meet the needs of the business.
• Database systems are managed and monitored for performance, capacity, and security.
• Prepare documentation for tasks such as database design, configuration, and change management.
• Mentor database administrators so they can properly manage the company's databases.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in computer science, Information Technology, or relevant field
• 2+ years of experience in database administration and development
• Experience working with complex and large databases on SQL
• Proficient in SQL, including functions, stored procedures, and triggers
• Understanding of cloud database technology
• Knowledge of index management, partitioning, and query optimization
• Able to write database code without compromising privacy, security, and data quality
• Ability to work under pressure and come up with workaround solutions
• Good communication skills and team player attitude
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills