Database Engineer

Job#: 3028402

Job Description:
Database Engineer

Location: Seattle, Washington (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Contract

Duration: 12 months

Role Overview

We are seeking a Database Engineer to perform tasks that ensure platform stability and mitigate overall platform risk. This role requires the ability to troubleshoot and diagnose problems quickly, communicate proposed solutions, and serve as a liaison between technology and business teams. The position includes coaching junior team members and has the potential to become a permanent role for candidates who do not require sponsorship.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in estimating work necessary to realize a story or requirement through the delivery lifecycle.
• Utilize multiple architectural components in the design and development of client requirements.
• Collaborate with development teams to understand data requirements and ensure the data architecture is feasible and implemented accurately.
• Assemble large, complex data sets that meet functional and non-functional requirements.
• Build processes supporting data transformation, data structures, metadata, data quality controls, dependency, and workload management.
• Document and communicate required information for deployment, maintenance, support, and business functionality.
• Adhere to the team's delivery and release process for code deployment.
• Identify and address gaps in data management standards.
• Lead concept and experimentation testing to validate and improve analytical solutions.
• Monitor key performance indicators and internal controls.
• Mentor junior Data Engineers and coach the team on CI/CD practices and automating the tool stack.

Required Qualifications

Technical Skills:

• Strong Oracle database skills, including Oracle Exadata.
• Experience with NoSQL databases, specifically Cassandra, CQL, and DataStax tools.
• Proficiency in C Shell Scripting.
• Ability to troubleshoot and tune SQL performance issues.
• Firm understanding of core Cassandra concepts.
• Experience with Oracle GoldenGate replication technology.
• Knowledge of performance tuning SQL.

Experience:

• Experience with development models such as Agile and SDLC.
• Experience in data management best practices.
• Some project management skills are required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A willingness to learn both new and aging technologies as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in an Agile team.
• Familiarity with NDM (ConnectDirect) and OpenSSH.
• Experience with Autosys and IBM's DataStage is desired.

Work Environment

This position requires a hybrid work schedule with a minimum of three days per week on-site starting from day one. This role is a potential contract-to-hire opportunity.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.