Database Engineer

Qualifications

Must Have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or any related course.
• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in Oracle Database Administration. (Non-negotiable)
• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in MSSQL Database Administration. (Non-negotiable)
• Effective troubleshooting skills to diagnose and resolve database-related issues.

Good to Have:

• Familiarity with database virtualization and containerization technologies.
• Knowledge of data warehousing and big data technologies.
• Ability to work with other database systems (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) beyond the "Must Have" options.
• Proficiency in using database monitoring and management tools (e.g., Oracle Enterprise Manager, SQL Server Management Studio, third-party monitoring tools).
• Knowledge of data warehousing concepts, ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes, and data analytics.

• Install, administer, and maintain complex databases and related infrastructure components, ensuring uptime, performance, and security meet service level agreements.
• Provide technical support for data center operations, application management, and risk management, assisting in database considerations for application optimization.
• Research and apply industry best practices, ensuring the database infrastructure remains cost-effective and up to date.
• Communicate with database vendors to handle product updates, fixes, and support requirements.
• Perform regular database housekeeping, including system backups, vendor maintenance, and documentation updates.
• Conduct capacity management by collecting statistics and forecasting growth, and ensure resource allocation when needed.
• Recommend improvements based on performance reviews to correct inefficiencies and optimize performance.
• Implement configuration management, change management, and security patch management.