Senior Database Engineer

• Design, develop, and implement database solutions based on business requirements and industry best practices
• Optimize database performance through efficient schema design, indexing strategies, query optimization, and performance tuning
• Ensure data integrity, consistency, and availability across databases through backup, replication, and disaster recovery strategies
• Implement and enforce database security measures, access controls, and data encryption to protect sensitive information
• Collaborate with software developers, data analysts, and IT teams to integrate database systems with applications and analytics platforms
• Monitor database health, performance metrics, and resource utilization to proactively identify and resolve issues
• Develop and maintain documentation, data dictionaries, and standard operating procedures for database systems
• Stay updated with emerging database technologies, trends, and best practices to drive continuous improvement and innovation

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• Proven experience 5yrs as a Database Engineer, Database Administrator, or related role in managing enterprise-level databases
• Strong expertise in database design, development, implementation, and administration using relational database management systems (e.g., Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server)
• Proficiency in SQL programming, stored procedures, triggers, and database scripting languages
• Experience with database performance monitoring tools, backup/recovery solutions, and data modeling tools
• Knowledge of database security practices, data encryption, access controls, and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA)
• Excellent analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams