Senior Database Engineer

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Description

The Senior Database Engineer leads important projects in design, development, implementation and management of databases. The Senior Database Engineer work assignments involve moderately complex to complex issues where the analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.

Responsibilities

The Senior Database Engineer develops database architectures to address business requirements, ensuring system scalability, security, performance and reliability. Designs database applications such as interfaces, data transfer mechanisms and data partitions to enable efficient access of the generic database structure. Creates plans for architecture updates and integrates new systems with existing warehouse structure to refine performance/functionality. Generally has in-depth knowledge and expertise of database technologies, along with solid programming, design and system analysis skills. Begins to influence department's strategy. Makes decisions on moderately complex to complex issues regarding technical approach for project components, and work is performed without direction. Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Perform Planning and Analysis


Learn and gain thorough understanding of relevant databases and processes in place to meet the data needs of required business capabilities
Perform analysis of changes needed to meet modified or new business capabilities
Document business requirements and translate to technical specifications
Perform benefit and cost analysis for proposed solutions
Create plans for intended architecture updates and ensure integration with new and existing systems and warehouse structures
Stay current on changing database and related technologies


Develop Database Architectures to meet/exceed defined business requirements


Engineer architecture solution that scales well beyond expected usage
Ensure solutions meet/exceed necessary NIST security standards
Engineer solutions that meet/exceed expected performance standard measures
Engineer solutions that meet/exceed expected reliability uptime standards
Develop ETL packages to ensure proper loading and extracting of data from databases and warehouses
Design, engineer and implement solutions to enable users with proper credentials to access database/warehouses
Collaborate with architects and software engineers to ensure viability of new/modified solutions
Collaborate with Data Governance team to ensure data is properly defined and lineage is maintained


Support Solution Testing and Implementation


Prepare system deployment and communication plan
Coordinate System Integration Testing (SIT) and ensure success before moving to User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
Coordinate UAT and assist testers as needed to ensure complete and accurate testing. Obtain approval from each business owner or delegate before declaring ready to deploy.
Assist with creation of deployment plan (including post implementation verification) and coordinate implementation at scheduled time.
Provide support and troubleshooting as needed.


Required Qualifications


Our Department of Defense contract requires U.S. Citizenship
Successfully receive interim approval for government security clearance (eQIP - Electronic Questionnaire for Investigation Processing)
5 or more years of technical experience
Experience with ETL
Experience with SSIS
Experience with SQL
Experience designing, developing, and testing of software applications and/or infrastructure
Experience leading project delivery
Ability to work well in a team setting
Experience with Microsoft Office or similar tools
Knowledge of Systems Development Life Cycle
Experience problem solving and consultation within complex environments
Facilitating cross-functional teams' efforts
Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences


Preferred Qualifications


EDW experience
Data Governance experience
Healthcare experience


Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

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