Our client, a financial services firm based in NJ is looking for a Senior Level Engineer with solid experience in developing and optimizing cloud database platforms. You will work in an AWS, Oracle and Redshift environment. This role uses your skills in database development and cloud technologies to innovate strategic decision-making.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Create, develop, and implement database solutions in Oracle and Amazon Redshift cloud environments
- Collaborate to create and implement new features and enhancements
- Optimize database performance through tuning, indexing, and data modeling
- Ensure data integrity and security in database design and implementation
- Develop and maintain automation scripts for enhance efficiency and reliability
- Troubleshoot and resolve database related issues quickly and effectively
- Participate in code reviews
- Stay current with emerging technologies in cloud computing and database administration
Qualifications:
- 7+ years of relevant experience preferably in the Finance industry
- Expert in Oracle database development including design and optimization techniques
- Hands-on experience with cloud based databases such as Redshift, PostgreSQL and DynamoDB
- Experience with cloud platforms like AWS or Azure, and the expertise in deploying and managing databases on these platforms
- Ability to migrate on-prem mainframe databases to the cloud, ensuring data integrity and optimal performance
- Experience in tuning database performance (on-premises and cloud) optimizing queries and resource utilization
- Proficiency in scripting languages (Python and Shell) and automation tools for handling database deployments and configurations
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines for automating database deployment processes
- Certifications in Oracle and cloud platforms strongly preferred
- AWS Certified Database
- Oracle Certified Associate
- Bachelors Degree