The Snr Database Engineer is a key member of the Tech Management team and the critical work functions, and key tasks are as follows :
Role and Responsibilities
Set Database Administration Processes
- Align database administration with overall strategic business strategy
- Develop database infrastructure to support the long-term strategy for data storage
- Assist with the development of business case justifications and cost / benefit analyses for spending and initiatives
- Develop policies, procedures, and controls to ensure data security and integrity for data protection
- Develop policies, procedures, and controls to ensure data security and integrity
Develop New Databases
Partner with stakeholders to recommend innovative and automated approaches for database administrationDefine database requirements for new technology implementationsPrepare for database expansion by studying plans and requirementsOversee the design, maintenance and implementation of the databasesSupport the UX development team in their new development projects and maintaining existing systemsOptimize Database Performance
Oversee the design of new databases to improve performanceAnalyse performance of databases to spot opportunities for optimisation and implement performance improvementsAdvise the business on database administration related issuesPartner with UX development and data engineering teams to advise on database capabilitiesManage Teams
Oversee team management including budgets, forecasting, work allocations and staffingDevelop staff through ongoing coaching, mentoring and career discussionsDefine common goals, direction and accountability among staffDrive effective performance management practices within department in accordance with company policies and proceduresPrioritise tasks to ensure projects are implemented in accordance with project plans and budgetsRequirements / Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or other highly technical, scientific disciplineDatabase administration experience in SQL Server, Oracle or other commercially available databasesExperience with infrastructure technologies like Operating Systems (Windows and Linux), networking, storage, virtualisationAbility to program with one or more high level languages, such as Transact SQL, PL / SQL Python and JavaScriptA proactive approach to spotting problems, areas for improvement, and performance bottlenecksStrong communication skillsA natural problem solverTeam player#J-18808-Ljbffr