Database Engineer

Position Title: Database Engineer

Reporting To: Senior Software Architect

Location: Bangalore

Job Description

The Database Engineer will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and managing the database systems and will contribute to the efficient storage, retrieval, and manipulation of data to support our applications and business processes. The Database Engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity, performance, and availability.

Requirements

Qualifications

 

-          Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

-          2-3 years of hands-on experience as a Database Engineer or similar role.

-          Proficiency in database design principles, SQL, and relational database management systems (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server). 

-          Experience with database performance tuning and optimization techniques.

-          Working knowledge of Python, Django, PostgreSQL and ReactJS.

-    Any certifications related to database management (e.g., Oracle Certified Associate, Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator) would be a plus.

Key Responsibilities

-          Collaborate with software developers and business analysts to understand data requirements and translate them into effective database solutions.

-          Design and implement database schemas, tables, indexes, and relationships that optimize data storage and access patterns.

-          Ensure database design meets performance, scalability, and security requirements.

-          Write efficient SQL queries, stored procedures, and functions for data manipulation and retrieval.

-          Develop and maintain ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes for data integration from various sources.

-          Participate in the development of data migration strategies when necessary.

-          Monitor and analyze database performance using tools and techniques to identify and resolve bottlenecks.

-          Optimize query execution plans and suggest index improvements for better performance.

-          Implement and maintain security measures to safeguard sensitive data.

-          Ensure compliance with relevant data protection regulations and industry standards.

-          Plan and implement database backup and recovery strategies to minimize data loss and downtime.

-          Conduct regular data backups and perform test restores to validate recovery procedures.

-          Monitor database health and proactively address issues to ensure high availability and uptime.

-          Apply patches and updates to database software to keep systems current and secure.

 

Technical Skills and Competencies

      -          Knowledge of cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)

-          Familiarity with ETL processes and data integration.

-          Knowledge of data security and compliance practices.

-          Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand data needs and provide technical expertise.

-          Document database design, configurations, and procedures for knowledge sharing.

-          Investigate and troubleshoot database-related issues, identify root causes, and implement solutions.

-          Excellent MS Office Skills.

Personal Competencies

-          Experience working across organizational boundaries on a local and global basis.

-          Excellent oral and written communications skills and experience interacting with both business and IT individuals at all levels.

-          Good at managing stakeholder expectations.

-          Excellent time management skills.

-          Track individual and team progress and work on improvements.

-          Be a Solid Team Player and a Global Player.

-          Adapt to change with ease.

-          Be able to provide value add by going the extra mile.

-          Having an interest in building a conscious and sustainable world. The ability to understand impacts and how to solve global challenges around sustainability and Climate Change