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SalaryThe Database Engineer is responsible for the design, planning, performance, modifications, and overall maintenance of database structures. Database Engineer is accountable for the full lifecycle of the Database Management System (DBMS).
Essential Functions
Maintain and modify existing databases meet the business needs
Manage database monitoring tools, examine performance metrics and functionality of databases, tune the database to ensure optimal business user experience.
Develop database strategies to maintain highest database quality and continuously meet necessary functionality for the business
Design and create database structure (logical design) partnering with development teams for business partner data and requirements analysis
Utilize the logical design to develop the physical database design, and creation of the highest performing, optimized database
Collaborate with developers post-implementation for quality control assurance; and to ensure developer understanding of data and access methods
Direct and/or execute physical database changes required by applications.
Maintain database schema’s and data descriptions in Data Dictionary
Establish, create, and maintain business continuity, and disaster recovery policies, procedures, and plans; create and facilitate test case scenario of all backup/recovery planning
Partner with users to determine, and develop data models for user reporting needs, and ad-hoc reporting based on queries; eradicate existing user data misuse or user data conflicts
Ensure data integrity and license compliance for all databases
Responsible for DBMS and other database related tools including end to end planning, management and execution of upgrades.
Plan and coordinate database security measures in order to maintain data integrity
Remain current on new technologies; introduce applicable technology in
alignment with goals and for creative solutions
Drive constructive change and provide leadership
Requirements:Job Specifications
Typically has the following skills or abilities:
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience
Six years of related experience
Certified in one or more industry standard (recognized) databases
Experience in storage technology, memory management, disk arrays, and network management
Expert knowledge of SQL
Developed knowledge and professional application of database theory and design
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills for even complex problems
Excellent organization and time management skills
Knowledgeable of technology best practices in order to optimize organizational best practices
Experience, preferably in healthcare industry, identifying and mitigating risks
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to employees of all levels
Demonstrated ability to direct others to optimal outcomes
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