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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a skilled Database Engineer to join our technology team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining efficient, scalable, and secure databases to support our organization's data storage and retrieval needs. You will work closely with software developers, system administrators, and project managers to ensure that our database architectures meet the requirements of our applications and comply with data governance and security policies. Your expertise in database design principles, experience with various database technologies (such as SQL, NoSQL, and NewSQL), and understanding of data modeling and performance tuning will be crucial in optimizing data flow and storage to support our operations and decision-making processes. This role requires a blend of technical prowess, analytical thinking, and effective communication skills to manage database projects from conception through implementation and maintenance. You will also be expected to stay updated on emerging database technologies and best practices to continually enhance our database systems' efficiency, reliability, and scalability.
Responsibilities
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- Ensure database performance, security, and availability.
- Collaborate with development teams to integrate databases with applications.
- Perform database tuning, backup, and recovery tasks.
- Develop and maintain documentation for database architectures and procedures.
- Monitor database systems to ensure secure and efficient operation.
- Assist in the design and implementation of data warehousing solutions.
- Evaluate and recommend new database technologies and tools.
- Implement data privacy and protection policies.
- Troubleshoot database issues and provide technical support.
- Participate in database architecture and design reviews.
- Manage database access permissions and privileges.
- Conduct regular system audits to ensure compliance with established standards.
- Optimize query performance and adjust indexes as necessary.
- Collaborate with IT security teams to implement database encryption and safeguard against unauthorized access.
- Prepare reports on database performance and metrics for stakeholders.
- Assist in capacity planning and scalability efforts to support growth.
- Stay abreast of developments in database management systems and technology.
- Participate in on-call rotations for emergency database support.
- Lead and mentor junior database engineers.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- Proven experience as a Database Engineer or similar role.
- Strong knowledge of database structures, theories, principles, and practices.
- Hands-on experience with database technologies (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cassandra).
- Familiarity with data modeling and mining techniques.
- Experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and database as a service.
- Understanding of information security practices and database security measures.
- Proficiency in SQL and database management systems.
- Experience with database design applications.
- Knowledge of programming languages (Python, Java, or PHP) is a plus.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Certification in database technology (Oracle, Microsoft, etc.) is preferred.
- Understanding of machine learning and data analysis tools is advantageous.
- Experience with big data technologies and NoSQL databases is a plus.
- Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy.
- Willingness to continuously learn and upgrade skills.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe a challenging database project you worked on and how you overcame the challenges?
- How do you ensure database security and protect against unauthorized access?
- What experience do you have with cloud-based databases and migrating databases to the cloud?
- How do you approach optimizing a slow-running query?
- Can you explain the differences between SQL and NoSQL databases and where each might be more applicable?
- How do you stay current with emerging database technologies and best practices?
- What strategies do you use for database backup and disaster recovery?
- Can you discuss a time when you had to implement a new database technology or tool? What was the outcome?
- How do you handle data integrity and consistency in distributed database systems?
- What is your experience with data warehousing and business intelligence tools?