Sr Database Engineer

ObjectWin Technology

Sacramento, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Business Continuity Planning (BCP), Business Development, Change Management, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Customer/Client Research, Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Data Recovery, Database Administration, Database Design, Database Management Software/Systems (DBMS), Database Optimization, Database Programming, Database Technology, Database Theory, Disaster Recovery, Disk Management, Engineering, Financial Reporting, Healthcare, Industry Standards, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Leadership, Licensing Compliance, Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS), Memory Management, Mentoring, Network Administration/Management, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Quality Management, Requirements Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, SQL (Structured Query Language), Sales/Support Engineering (SE), Security Monitoring, Software Patches, Strategic Planning, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Leadership, Test Case, Test Plan/Schedule, Test Scenario, Time Management, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Writing Skills
LOCATION
Sacramento, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Sr Database Engineer
Remote
12 Months contract to hire

Must-Have Skills (Ranked)
Core Database Engineering
  1. Database design (logical & physical database design)
  2. Database performance tuning and optimization
  3. Database lifecycle management (DBMS full lifecycle)
  4. Database administration and maintenance
  5. SQL expertise (Expert-level SQL knowledge)
  6. Database monitoring and performance metrics analysis
  7. Database upgrades, patches, and DBMS tool management
  8. Data integrity and database security management
  9. Backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning
  10. Data modeling and schema management
  11. Database change management and implementation support
  12. Risk identification and mitigation

Nice-to-Have Skills / Preferred Experience
  1. Healthcare industry experience
  2. Experience with storage technology
  3. Memory management knowledge
  4. Disk arrays knowledge
  5. Network management exposure
  6. Experience with data dictionary maintenance
  7. Ad-hoc reporting/query support
  8. Leadership and mentoring experience
  9. Knowledge of technology best practices
  10. Experience introducing new database technologies


Required Skills & Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 6+ years of related database engineering experience
  • Certification in one or more industry-recognized databases
  • Strong experience with SQL
  • Knowledge of database theory and database design
  • Experience with storage technology, memory management, disk arrays, and network management
  • Strong analytical and complex problem-solving skills
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Knowledge of technology best practices
  • Experience identifying and mitigating risks
  • Healthcare industry experience preferred
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to lead/direct teams toward successful outcomes

JOB DESCRIPTION
The database engineer is responsible for the design, planning, performance, modifications, and overall maintenance of database structures. Database Engineer is accountable for the full lifecycle of the Database Management System (DBMS).Maintain and modify existing databases meet the business needs Manage database monitoring tools, examine performance metrics and functionality of databases, tune the database to ensure optimal business user experience. Develop database strategies to maintain highest database quality and continuously meet necessary functionality for the business Design and create database structure (logical design) partnering with development teams for business partner data and requirements analysis Utilize the logical design to develop the physical database design, and creation of the highest performing, optimized database Collaborate with developers post-implementation for quality control assurance; and to ensure developer understanding of data and access methods Direct and/or execute physical database changes required by applications. Maintain database schema's and data descriptions in Data Dictionary Establish, create, and maintain business continuity, and disaster recovery policies, procedures, and plans; create and facilitate test case scenario of all backup/recovery planning Partner with users to determine, and develop data models for user reporting needs, and ad-hoc reporting based on queries; eradicate existing user data misuse or user data conflicts Ensure data integrity and license compliance for all databases Responsible for DBMS and other database related tools including end to end planning, management and execution of upgrades. Plan and coordinate database security measures in order to maintain data integrity Remain current on new technologies; introduce applicable technology in alignment with goals and for creative solutions Drive constructive change and provide leadership Job Specifications Typically has the following skills or abilities: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience Six years of related experience Certified in one or more industry standard (recognized) databases Experience in storage technology, memory management, disk arrays, and network management Expert knowledge of SQL Developed knowledge and professional application of database theory and design Excellent analytical and problem - solving skills for even complex problems Excellent organization and time management skills Knowledgeable of technology best practices in order to optimize organizational best practices Experience, preferably in healthcare industry, identifying and mitigating risks Excellent written and verbal communication skills to employees of all levels Demonstrated ability to direct others to optimal outcomes

About the Company

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ObjectWin Technology