Database Engineer

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Database Engineer to design, implement, and manage robust, scalable, and secure database systems. The ideal candidate will be responsible for defining database architecture, ensuring performance optimization, and supporting business-critical applications.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable database architectures based on business requirements
• Define database standards, guidelines, and best practices
• Optimize database performance, availability, and reliability
• Manage database security, backup, and recovery strategies
• Work closely with development teams to design efficient data models
• Monitor and troubleshoot database issues and implement improvements
• Ensure data integrity, consistency, and compliance with regulations
• Evaluate and recommend new database technologies and tools

Requirements

• Strong experience in database design and architecture
• Expertise in RDBMS (such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, or SQL Server)
• Hands-on experience with NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra, etc.)
• Proficiency in SQL and performance tuning
• Experience with data modelling and schema design
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Familiarity with data security and compliance standards
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with big data technologies (Hadoop, Spark)
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
• Certification in database technologies or cloud platforms
• Experience in high-availability and distributed systems