Senior Database Engineer

Knack Solutions; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company is seeking a Senior Database Engineer to enhance software and provide essential backend database leadership. The role involves designing Oracle database applications in a cloud environment. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience, strong SQL, PL/SQL skills, and familiarity with Agile methodologies. You'll collaborate closely with front-end developers and team members to ensure successful product developments and technical implementation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Senior Database Engineer.
• Experience in designing and implementing Oracle databases in AWS.
• Strong skills in SQL and PL/SQL.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing software enhancements.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the team.
• Participate in architecture and product implementation discussions.

Skills

Database design and development

Performance optimization

SQL

PL/SQL

Oracle databases

Agile methodologies

DevOps

Git/Bitbucket

Education

BS in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

CI/CD tools

Jenkins

uDeploy

Job description

Work Authorization: All Work Authorizations

Location: Hybrid - 3 times/month onsite; Any of the offices in:

• TX Westlake
• NH Merrimack

We areseeking a Senior Database Engineer to assist in implementing software enhancements and providing technical leadership for the team primarily from a backend database (Oracle) focus. This role is a full-stack position which will allow the successful candidate to leverage their experience in designing and implementing Oracle-centered database applications in an Amazon Web Services (or similar) cloud computing environment.

The successful candidate will bring a highly engaged inquisitive and consulting approach, outstanding application development skills and instincts along with a passion for delivering innovative products and services to help improve the experience of our business users through your contributions to the teams delivery goals.

The Expertise and Skills You Bring

• 5+ years of experience in database design, development, and performance optimization as a Senior Database Engineer, with at least 3 years experience working with sophisticated IT projects/initiatives in an Agile methodology framework
• BS or above in Computer Science or related field
• Strong experience in SQL and PL/SQL.
• In-depth knowledge of Oracle databases, RAC, Performance & Tuning and SQL Tuning
• Expertise in Database Design, , ETL strategies, HA and DR strategy options to maintain RPO and RTO targets
• Build, Deliver, Configure, and maintain Oracle in a Cloud Infrastructure like AWS
• Experience crafting, building, and deploying applications in a DevOps environment utilizing CI/CD tools.
• Experience in Database Performance Tuning and Production Support
• Experience with Git/Bitbucket Server (Stash), Jenkins, and uDeploy are a plus
• Knowledge and/or awareness of web/application development technologies that will integrate with the back-end database such as Java/Spring MVC, Spring Core, Spring Boot, Angular, Node JS
• Outstanding problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Optimally work in a fast paced, dynamic environment to help the Agile team achieve their goals

The Value You Deliver

• You will work closely with team/squad front-end and middle-tier developers, systems analysts, the squad lead and other team members
• You will participate in architecture, technical design, and product implementation discussions.