**Job Description: **
The Senior Database Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining complex database systems to support our business operations. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity, performance, and security. Your expertise in Oracle and PL/SQL, along with your understanding and experience in CI/CD processes and Jenkins, will be critical in driving our database initiatives and achieving our organizational goals.
**Key Responsibilities: **
- Design, implement, and maintain database systems using Oracle and PL/SQL.
- Optimize database performance and ensure high availability.
- Develop and execute database scripts, stored procedures, and functions.
- Collaborate with software developers to integrate database systems with applications.
- Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins.
- Monitor database health and troubleshoot issues.
- Implement and enforce database security policies.
- Perform data modeling and design database schemas.
- Conduct database backups, recovery, and disaster recovery planning.
- Provide technical support and guidance to junior database engineers.
- Stay updated with the latest database technologies and best practices.
**Qualifications: **
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum of [X] years of experience as a Database Engineer or similar role.
- Expertise in Oracle Database and PL/SQL development.
- Understanding and experience with CI/CD processes and tools, particularly Jenkins.
- Strong understanding of database design, modeling, and optimization techniques.
- Experience with database performance tuning and query optimization.
- Proficiency in SQL and database management tools.
- Knowledge of database security best practices.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.
**Preferred Qualifications: **
- Experience with other database technologies such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or SQL Server.
- Knowledge of cloud-based database solutions (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database).
- Certification in Oracle Database (e.g., Oracle Certified Professional).
Compensation, Benefits and Duration
Minimum Compensation: USD 36,000
Maximum Compensation: USD 127,000
Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.
Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees.
This position is not available for independent contractors
No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post
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