Database Engineer

Excelsior University; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 67,800 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Excelsior University is seeking a Database Engineer to design, implement, and maintain robust database systems while supporting enterprise integration initiatives. The role bridges database administration and integration engineering to ensure seamless data flow across platforms and applications.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on PostgreSQL experience, familiarity with other major RDBMS, and a strong background in ETL, API-driven data exchange, and CI/CD for database deployments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in database engineering or administration.
• Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL and at least one other major RDBMS.
• Familiarity with integration tools and ETL concepts.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, Shell, and Git.
• Understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and migration strategies.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain relational databases (PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL) and optimize performance.
• Develop and maintain data integration frameworks and ETL pipelines.
• Participate in CI/CD for database and integration deployments.
• Create technical documentation and collaborate with developers and architects.

Skills

SQL

Python

Shell scripting

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

Boomi

Pentaho

Informatica

CData Sync

Striim Data Integration

Job description

The Database Engineer will design, implement, and maintain robust database systems while actively supporting enterprise integration initiatives. This role bridges database administration and integration engineering, ensuring seamless data flow across platforms and applications. The ideal candidate combines strong database expertise with experience in integration technologies, ETL processes, and API-driven data exchange.

Responsibilities

Database Management

• Design, configure, and maintain relational databases (PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL).
• Perform performance tuning, optimization, backup, and recovery.
• Implement security measures to meet compliance standards (FERPA, HIPAA, SOC 2).
• Monitor database health and troubleshoot issues proactively.

Integration Support

• Collaborate with the Integration team to develop and maintain data integration frameworks.
• Build and manage ETL pipelines for Change Data Capture (CDC) and incremental data loads.
• Support API-based integrations and middleware solutions for enterprise applications.
• Ensure interoperability between systems during migrations and upgrades.

Automation & CI/CD

• Develop scripts and jobs to automate database operations and integration tasks.
• Participate in CI/CD pipeline development for database and integration deployments.

Documentation & Collaboration

• Create and maintain technical documentation for database and integration processes.
• Work closely with developers, system architects, and business analysts to align solutions with organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in database engineering or administration.
• Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL and at least one other major RDBMS.
• Familiarity with integration tools (Boomi, Pentaho, Informatica, CData Sync, Striim Data Integration) and ETL concepts.
• Proficiency in SQL, scripting languages (Python, Shell), and source control (Git).
• Understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and database migration strategies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI).
• Knowledge of API development and RESTful services.
• Exposure to data warehousing and business intelligence environments.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with attention to detail.

Salary

The hiring salary range for this position is $100,00.00 - $113,000.00. The hiring salary range above represents the University's good faith estimate at the time of posting.

Benefits

Excelsior University offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package that includes paid time off, retirement, and excellent health insurance.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Excelsior University is an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected characteristic.