Junior Database Developer

Meyer Distributing, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

Disability

Life Insurance

401K with Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Personal Days Available

20% Employee Discount

Casual Dress Code

Health Savings Account

Tuition Reimbursement Options Available

Job summary

A leading company in automotive specialty products is seeking a Junior Database Developer for their team in Indianapolis, IN. This position requires SQL proficiency, experience in database performance tuning, and the ability to design solutions supporting data analytics. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and experience with Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, and scripting languages like Python or PowerShell. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and 401K with company match.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience as a Database Administrator or in a related IT role.
• Strong understanding of database security and disaster recovery planning.
• Ability to design and implement database solutions for data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain database management systems.
• Monitor database performance and ensure high availability.
• Develop and maintain database security policies.

Skills

Proficiency in SQL

Database performance tuning

Familiarity with cloud database platforms

Experience with scripting languages

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Certifications like Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator

Tools

Microsoft SQL Server

Oracle

MySQL

Job description

Overview

Meyer Distributing is looking for a Junior Database Developer to join our Indianapolis, IN team - we are hiring immediately! Meyer Distributing is a leader in automotive specialty products marketing and warehouse distribution.

Education/Certification(s)

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information technology or a related field
• Prefer certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate, Oracle Certified Professional

Requirements for Database Developer

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience as a Database Administrator or in a related IT role
• Proficiency in SQL and experience with relational databases such as Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, or PostgreSQL
• Experience with database performance tuning, indexing, query optimization, and high-availability configurations
• Strong understanding of database security, backup strategies, and disaster recovery planning
• Familiarity with cloud database platforms (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database, Google Cloud SQL) is a plus
• Experience with scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, or Bash for automation tasks
• Ability to design and implement database solutions that support business intelligence, reporting and data analytics

Benefits for Database Developer

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401K with Company Match
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Personal Days Available
• 20% Employee Discount
• Casual Dress Code
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition Reimbursement Options Available

Schedule

Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm

Database Developer duties include but are not limited to

• Install, configure, and maintain database management systems (DBMS) such as SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, or others as required
• Monitor database performance, optimize queries, and ensure high availability and reliability
• Perform regular database backups, recovery and disaster recovery testing to ensure data integrity and business continuity
• Develop, implement and maintain database security policies and practices to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with data protection regulations
• Conduct database tuning, capacity planning, and performance planning and performance analysis to ensure optimal operation of database systems
• Troubleshoot database issues, including performance problems, and provide timely resolution to minimize downtime
• Collaborate with development teams to design and optimize database structures, queries, and stored procedures for application support
• Ensure that database systems are running their latest patches and upgrades to maintain security and functionality
• Create and maintain database documentation, including schema diagrams, configuration settings, and maintenance procedures
• Collaborate with other IT teams to plan, implement, and support new database-related technologies and innovations