Database Engineer

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Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience as a Database Engineer or in a similar role.
• Proficiency in database technologies such as SQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Oracle.
• Strong experience in database design, optimization, and performance tuning.
• Familiarity with database security best practices and implementation of backup/recovery strategies.
• Hands-on experience with database replication, clustering, and high-availability setups.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell for database automation tasks.
• Experience with cloud database services (AWS RDS, Azure SQL, Google Cloud SQL) is a plus.
• Knowledge of ETL processes and data integration tools.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex database issues and recommend solutions.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain database systems for high-performance applications.
• Optimize database performance, troubleshoot issues, and improve efficiency.
• Implement database security measures and manage backup strategies.
• Create and manage schemas, tables, views, and stored procedures.
• Monitor and tune databases, ensuring reliability and scalability.
• Collaborate with development teams to design efficient database structures.
• Automate routine database tasks using scripts and management tools.
• Plan and execute database migrations and upgrades.
• Support disaster recovery efforts with backups and recovery testing.
• Provide technical support for database-related issues.