Database Engineer

Purpose and Scope:

The Database Engineer for the Decision Analytics & Information Management department will be responsible for developing, maintaining, monitoring and extending the data warehouse and analytics architecture to meet the analysis and reporting needs of Memphis Shelby County Schools. The position will work closely with the decision analytics consultants and our integration management managed service provider integration platform-as-a-service (iPaaS) to transform disparate raw data from multiple platforms into an easily accessible data store through the application of a defined data standard. The position requires flexibility, an eagerness to take on new challenges and collaboration with cross-functional teams to advance the decision analytic capabilities of Shelby County Schools.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Works closely with decision analytics team to build/maintain table structure that aligns with date standard, delivers intuitive Microsoft PowerBI visualizations and empowers as hoc querying and analysis of the data by business analysts.
2. Responsible for managing permissions, data transfers, overall health and performance of the integration management solution and MS SQL warehouse in a cloud environment.
3. Works closely with vendor managed services team to maintain structured, high performing cloud environment.
4. Identifies and execute database improvement opportunities to provide a superior experience for end users performing ad hoc analysis.
5. Develops, promotes, and deploys stored procedures that improve data accessibility and optimize new reporting requirements.
6. Determines, enforces and documents database policies, procedures and standards.
7. Completes tests and evaluations regularly to ensure data security, privacy and integrity.
8. Performs all other related duties as assigned or directed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Computer Querying, Management Information Systems, or a related field, PLUS an additional five (5) years of related experience in database administration, systems management, or information technology; OR equivalent, for a total education/experience of nine (9) years. (PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED)

 

 

5+ years of Microsoft SQL Server database administration experience preferred

Experience managing a SaaS environment with a managed services vendor partnership a plus. 

Experience with Performance Tuning and Optimization using native monitoring and troubleshooting tools.

1 year of SQL Azure experience would be preferred

 

 

Degree Equivalency Formula:

Bachelor’s Degree= 4 years plus required years of experience.

Master’s Degree= 2 years plus required years of experience. Where Master’s degrees are required, years for Bachelor’s Degrees must be included.