Senior Database Engineer

Maintain and modify existing databases to meet the business needs

Manage database monitoring tools, examine performance metrics and functionality of databases, and tune the database to ensure optimal business user experience

Develop database strategies to maintain the highest database quality and continuously meet the necessary functionality for the business

Design and create database structure (logical design), partnering with development teams for business partner data and requirements analysis

Utilize the logical design to develop the physical database design, and create the highest performing, optimized database

Collaborate with developers post-implementation for quality control assurance, and to ensure developer understanding of data and access methods

Direct and/or execute physical database changes required by applications

Maintain database schema's and data descriptions in the Data Dictionary

Establish, create, and maintain business continuity and disaster recovery policies, procedures, and plans; create and facilitate test case scenarios of all backup/recovery planning

Partner with users to determine and develop data models for user reporting needs, and ad-hoc reporting based on queries; eradicate existing user data misuse or user data conflicts

Ensure data integrity and license compliance for all databases

Responsible for DBMS and other database-related tools, including end-to-end planning, management, and execution of upgrades.

Plan and coordinate database security measures in order to maintain data integrity

Remain current on new technologies; introduce applicable technology in alignment with goals and for creative solutions

Drive constructive change and provide leadership

Job Specifications

Typically has the following skills or abilities:

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience

Six years of related experience

Certified in one or more industry-standard (recognized) databases

Experience in storage technology, memory management, disk arrays, and network management

Expert knowledge of SQL

Developed knowledge and professional application of database theory and design

Excellent analytical and problem - solving skills for even complex problems

Excellent organization and time management skills

Knowledgeable of technology best practices in order to optimize organizational best practices

Experience, preferably in the healthcare industry, in identifying and mitigating risks

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with employees of all levels

Demonstrated ability to direct others to optimal outcomes

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