Senior Database Engineer

NorthBay - Pakistan; Karachi Division; Hybrid; PKR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthBay - Pakistan is looking for a Senior Database Engineer to support data platforms. The position requires expertise in AWS, Oracle PL/SQL, and PostgreSQL, with responsibilities including building data pipelines and optimizing queries.

The ideal candidate will have 4-7 years of experience and be skilled in developing ETL workflows. The role offers a hybrid work model across major cities in Pakistan, including Karachi and Lahore.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of experience in Database Engineering or Database Development.
• Hands-on experience with Amazon Redshift and AWS ecosystem.
• Strong expertise in Oracle PL/SQL development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain data pipelines and ETL workflows on AWS.
• Write efficient SQL queries and build stored procedures in PL/SQL and PL/pgSQL.
• Collaborate with lead engineers on architecture and enhancements.

Skills

AWS Data Services

SQL Development

Data Processing

Tools

Amazon Redshift

Oracle PL/SQL

PostgreSQL PL/pgSQL

Job description

Senior Database Engineer – AWS / PLSQL / PL/pgSQL

Employment Details

Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Location: Pakistan (Lahore / Karachi / Islamabad) – Hybrid

Role Overview

We are hiring Senior Database Engineers with solid experience in AWS, Amazon Redshift, Oracle PL/SQL, and PostgreSQL (PL/pgSQL). The role involves building and maintaining data pipelines, optimizing queries, and supporting scalable data platforms.

Experience

4–7 years of experience in Database Engineering or Database Development

Primary Skills

AWS Data Services, SQL Development, Data Processing

Technologies

• Must Have: Redshift, Oracle PL/SQL, PostgreSQL PL/pgSQL
• Nice to Have: AWS (S3, Lambda), SQL, ETL Processes, Data Modeling, Linux/Unix, Git

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain data pipelines and ETL workflows on AWS
• Write efficient SQL queries and build stored procedures in PL/SQL and PL/pgSQL
• Work with Amazon Redshift for analytics and data processing
• Perform query optimization and performance tuning
• Support data integration and transformation activities
• Troubleshoot database and data pipeline issues
• Collaborate with lead engineers on architecture and enhancements

Key Requirements

• Hands‑on experience with Amazon Redshift and AWS ecosystem
• Strong expertise in Oracle PL/SQL development
• Good experience with PostgreSQL and PL/pgSQL
• Understanding of data warehousing concepts and ETL processes
• Exposure to query optimization and performance tuning
• Good communication and teamwork skills