Job Description
As a SQL Database Engineer responsible for providing technical support, troubleshooting issues, and optimizing databases to ensure the reliability and performance of our database environments.
- Align with Business Goals
- Familiarize with the company's mission, vision, and strategic objectives.
- Work closely with other departments.
- Clearly articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Forecast future network needs and plan for capacity expansion.
- Install, configure, and maintain database systems (e.g., SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle).
- Perform database backups and recovery operations.
- Monitor database performance and implement optimization techniques.
- Manage user access and permissions.
- Diagnose and resolve database-related issues.
- Troubleshoot performance bottlenecks and implement solutions.
- Analyze and optimize SQL queries for improved performance.
- Create and maintain indexes to optimize query execution.
- Plan and execute database migrations.
- Migrate data between different database platforms.
- Database support and operations often require 24/7 coverage, so shift work may be necessary.
- Being on call to respond to urgent issues outside of regular working hours may be required.
- Maintain clear, up-to-date documentation on DB solution configurations, policies, and operational procedures.
- Prepare reports on incidents, system performance, and solution effectiveness with a Root cause analysis.
- Optimize performance and capacity.
- Anticipate future needs and develop a roadmap for modernization.
- Prioritize activities
- Monitor and respond promptly to incidents.
- Optimize Performance
- Track metrics.
- Fine-tuning
- Keep abreast of the latest technologies
- Understanding Level Designs
- Maintain clear, up-to-date documentation on solution configurations and operational procedures.
- Prepare reports on incidents, system performance, and solution effectiveness with a Root cause analysis.
- Staying up to date with the latest technologies.
Preferred Candidate
Degree
Bachelor's degree / higher diploma