Senior Database Developer

📋 Description

• • As a Senior Database Developer at Business Wire, a Berkshire Hathaway company and the global market leader in press release distribution and regulatory disclosure, you will play a pivotal role in our ongoing digital transformation. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to a company that is redefining how organizations connect with their audiences and disseminate market-moving news and multimedia.
• • You will be an integral part of our Database Administration (DBA) team, collaborating closely with Engineering, Architecture, and Operations to build and support our mission-critical database systems. Your expertise will be crucial in shaping the future of our data infrastructure, spanning both public cloud environments and traditional data centers.
• • This role demands a proactive and strategic approach to database management, encompassing the definition and support of new and existing database systems. You will be instrumental in establishing and enforcing best practices across a wide spectrum of database-related disciplines.
• • Key responsibilities include driving excellence in database administration, ensuring high availability and robust data management strategies. You will contribute significantly to database design, optimizing for performance, scalability, and reliability.
• • A core aspect of this position involves identifying opportunities for process improvement and requirements analysis. You will leverage your deep understanding of database technologies to analyze current systems, identify bottlenecks, and propose innovative solutions.
• • The introduction of innovation, with a strong focus on automation, will be a significant part of your contribution. You will explore and implement new technologies and methodologies to streamline database operations, reduce manual effort, and enhance overall efficiency.
• • You will be involved in the full lifecycle of database development and management, from initial design and implementation to ongoing maintenance, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
• • This includes designing and implementing efficient database schemas, stored procedures, functions, triggers, and other database objects to support application requirements.
• • You will be responsible for performance tuning of complex queries and database structures, identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks to ensure optimal application responsiveness.
• • Ensuring data integrity and security will be paramount. You will implement and maintain security measures, access controls, and data encryption strategies to protect sensitive information.
• • You will also be involved in disaster recovery planning and execution, developing and testing backup and recovery procedures to safeguard against data loss.
• • The role requires a strong understanding of database replication, clustering, and high availability solutions to minimize downtime and ensure business continuity.
• • You will work with development teams to understand their data needs and provide guidance on database best practices, query optimization, and efficient data access patterns.
• • Troubleshooting and resolving complex database issues, including performance problems, connectivity issues, and data corruption, will be a regular part of your duties.
• • You will contribute to the evaluation and selection of new database technologies and tools, staying abreast of industry trends and advancements.
• • Participating in architectural discussions and providing input on database design decisions to ensure scalability, maintainability, and cost-effectiveness.
• • Developing and maintaining documentation for database designs, configurations, procedures, and standards.
• • Mentoring junior database administrators and developers, sharing your knowledge and expertise to foster a high-performing team environment.
• • You will be a key player in migrating existing database systems to cloud platforms, ensuring a smooth and efficient transition with minimal disruption.
• • This role offers a unique chance to impact a company that is a cornerstone of global business communication, directly contributing to its technological advancement and operational excellence.