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A Database Developer is responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing database systems to meet an organization's data storage and retrieval needs. Their duties include creating database structures, writing complex queries, stored procedures, and ensuring database performance and security. Database Developers work closely with application developers and data analysts to integrate databases with software applications, ensuring efficient and reliable data processing. Strong skills in database programming languages, such as SQL, and a deep understanding of database management systems are essential for success in this role, as Database Developers play a key role in ensuring seamless access to and use of organizational data.

Duties / Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement databases based on business requirements, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.
  • Write complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and triggers to manipulate, retrieve, and maintain data efficiently.
  • Analyze and optimize database performance, including tuning queries and indexes to improve processing speed and reduce bottlenecks.
  • Implement and maintain data integrity, security protocols, and access controls to safeguard sensitive information.
  • Perform routine database maintenance tasks such as backups, recovery, and replication to ensure data availability and integrity.
  • Work closely with application developers to integrate databases with front-end systems and ensure smooth data flow across platforms.
  • Diagnose and resolve database-related issues, including performance problems, bugs, and connectivity issues.
  • Create and maintain detailed technical documentation for database structures, processes, and configurations.
  • Manage the migration of data between systems, ensuring accurate and efficient transfer during system upgrades or data integration.
  • Conduct testing to ensure that databases function correctly and meet performance expectations, implementing fixes where necessary.

Skills / Requirements / Qualifications

  • EducationBachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field; advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., Oracle Certified Professional, Microsoft Certified Database Administrator) are a plus.
  • Proficiency in SQL: Strong knowledge of SQL programming and database management systems (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server).
  • Experience with Database Design: Proven experience designing and implementing complex database systems and optimizing them for performance.
  • Problem-Solving Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to diagnose database issues and implement effective solutions.
  • Knowledge of Database Tools: Familiarity with database management tools, backup software, and performance monitoring tools (e.g., phpMyAdmin, Toad, DataGrip).
  • Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail to ensure data accuracy, integrity, and security across database systems.
  • Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with team members and documenting database processes.
  • Understanding of Security Protocols: Knowledge of database security best practices, including encryption, access control, and regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).

Job Zones

  • Title: Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
  • Education: Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not. 
  • Related Experience: Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
  • Job Training:  Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
  • Job Zone Examples: Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include real estate brokers, sales managers, database administrators, graphic designers, chemists, art directors, and cost estimators.
  • SVP: (7.0 to < 8.0)

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