Database Engineer

Administer, test, and implement computer databases, applying knowledge of database management systems. Coordinate changes to computer databases. Identify, investigate, and resolve database performance issues, database capacity, and database scalability. May plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases.

Research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis. Update software or enhance existing software capabilities. May work with computer hardware engineers to integrate hardware and software systems, and develop specifications and performance requirements. May maintain databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team.

Computer: Use hardware and software expertise to configure, install, and maintain computer networks. May require troubleshooting and repairing technical issues, providing end-user support, and applying best practices for data backups and system security. Mathematical: Develop software to model random or selective hypothetical and real-world problems and generate solutions. Typically requires use of programming language and coordination with researchers and other subject matter experts.

Write custom scripts to help clean and validate data. Create custom dashboards that are updated when more data is added to the database. Extract data from multiple sources and perform data integration using ETL (extract, transform and load) to blend the data. Must have a working knowledge of database structure and how to transfer data from one type of data structure to another. Design, maintain and update the existing database. Generate custom reports when needed. Debug and resolve technical issues in the database. Bachelor’s degree in science/engineering or computer science or relevant experience is required.

Plan, initiate, and manage information technology (IT) projects. Lead and guide the work of technical staff. Serve as liaison between business and technical aspects of projects. Plan project stages and assess business implications for each stage. Monitor progress to assure deadlines, standards, and cost targets are met.

Analyze and coordinate the schedule, timeline, procurement, staffing, and budget of a product or service on a per project basis. Lead and guide the work of technical staff. May serve as a point of contact for the client or customer.

Utilize training in analytics and coding to draw conclusions. Build and maintain a company’s database by identifying and implementing both installation and structural solutions. Conduct needs identification. Create database solutions, evaluating requirements, and developing and preparing design reports. Create an effective blueprint for developing, testing, and maintaining a database system that is accessible, useful and secure. Streamline data flow. Optimize database activity across company needs while monitoring and eliminating unnecessary costs.