Position: Database Developer MySQL / PostgreSQL
Total experience: 3+ yrs
Desired Skills and Experience
3+years experience as a Database developer
In-depth understanding of data management (. permissions, recovery, security and monitoring)
Knowledge of software development and user interface web applications
Hands-on experience with SQL/Relational Database - MySQL / PostgreSQL
Fluent in English, with excellent oral and written communication skills
(Desired) Experience with Amazon Web Services RDS offering
Familiarity with working on an Agile/Iterative development framework
Self-starter with positive attitude with the ability to collaborate with product managers and developers
BE//MCA/MSc Computer Science or equivalent
Roles and Responsibilities
Design stable, reliable and effective databases
Create, optimize and maintain queries and DB procedures, used in our software applications, as well as data extracts and ETL processes
Exposure to Datawarehouse and OLAP concepts. Any implementation experience in this area is added advantage.
Profile, optimize and tweak queries and routines for optimal performance
Modify and maintain databases, routines, queries in order to ensure accuracy, maintainability, scalability, and high performance of all our data systems
Perform technical troubleshooting to diagnose, isolate and correct data and database issues
Solve database usage issues and malfunctions
Give design recommendations for database functions that meet business operating standards while improving the efficiency of business processes
Liaise with developers to improve applications and establish best practices
Provide data management support for our users/clients
Research, analyze and recommend upgrades to our data systems
Prepare documentation and specifications for all deployed queries/routines/processes
Support the Development and Quality Assurance teams with their needs for database development and access.