Description :
Job Summary :
We are seeking a highly skilled Database Architect with extensive experience in Database Development and Database Design to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate should have a strong foundation in SQL Server Development, coupled with a solid understanding of Database Administration. This role will involve leading database development initiatives, ensuring best practices, and mentoring junior developers. You will play a critical role in shaping the database architecture, optimizing queries, and implementing effective database solutions in alignment with business goals.
Key Responsibilities : Development & Design :
- Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of efficient database structures and data models.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to design scalable, high-performance databases.
- Review and optimize database schema, relationships, and structures for improved performance.
SQL Server Development :
- Design and write complex T-SQL queries, stored procedures, and triggers to support application development.
- Implement performance tuning and query optimization techniques.
- Develop and maintain ETL processes to ensure data accuracy, transformation, and loading from multiple sources.
Database Administration :
- Assist in the overall administration of SQL Server databases, including installation, configuration, patching, and upgrades.
- Implement backup, restore, and disaster recovery strategies for databases.
- Monitor and troubleshoot database issues, ensuring minimal downtime and high availability.
Team Leadership & Mentoring :
- Lead a team of database developers, providing guidance on best practices and technical expertise.
- Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust database solutions.
- Ensure that junior developers follow coding standards and practices.
Data Security & Compliance :
- Enforce data security measures, ensuring that sensitive data is properly handled and compliant with regulatory standards.
- Implement user roles, permissions, and auditing within SQL Server to control access.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Management :
- Collaborate with project managers, architects, and stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver database solutions that align with business objectives.
- Prepare and deliver presentations on database solutions and best practices
Performance Optimization :
- Continuously evaluate and optimize database performance by identifying and resolving bottlenecks and improving query performance.
- Use tools like SQL Profiler, Execution Plans, and Indexing Strategies to enhance database performance.
Documentation & Reporting :
- Create detailed documentation on database designs, structures, and processes.
- Provide regular status reports to leadership regarding ongoing database initiatives.
Experience :
Mandatory Skills & Qualifications :
- Minimum 12+ years of experience in Database Development and Database Design, with a strong track record in SQL Server Development.
- Extensive experience in writing complex T-SQL queries, stored procedures, views, and triggers.
- Strong knowledge of database normalization, indexing, and query optimization techniques.
- Proven experience in database architecture design and building scalable databases.
Technical Skills :
- SQL Server (2012/2014/2016/2019) expertise, including SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), and SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS).
- Experience with database performance tuning and troubleshooting.
- Knowledge of ETL processes, data migration, and data warehousing concepts.
- Expertise in database security, backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning.
- Proficiency in version control tools like Git or similar.
Database Administration :
- Strong understanding of SQL Server Database Administration tasks, including installation, configuration, and performance monitoring.
- Ability to manage high availability and disaster recovery solutions for SQL Server environments.
Leadership & Communication :
- Proven experience in leading a team of database developers.
- Strong communication skills, capable of collaborating with business and technical teams effectively.
- Ability to mentor and guide junior developers.
Preferred Skills :
- Experience with cloud-based databases (e.g., Azure SQL Database, AWS RDS).
- Experience in Data Modeling tools like Erwin, or similar.
- Familiarity with NoSQL databases like MongoDB or Cassandra
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