Key Responsibilities:
Database Development:
- Design, create, and maintain database schemas, tables, views, functions, triggers, and stored procedures.
- Collaborate with application developers to ensure proper integration and efficient data flow between the database and applications.
- Support complex queries and optimize database code for performance.
Database Performance Tuning & Optimization:
- Monitor database performance and proactively identify issues related to query execution, indexing, and resource utilization.
- Analyze and resolve performance bottlenecks, including query tuning, index optimization, and partitioning.
- Regularly analyze and optimize database objects to ensure high efficiency and low latency.
Database Maintenance & Security:
- Perform regular database maintenance activities, including backups, data integrity checks, and disaster recovery plans.
- Ensure the security and integrity of the database by implementing appropriate access controls, encryption, and monitoring mechanisms.
- Troubleshoot database issues and provide timely resolutions.
Database Versioning & Change Management:
- Implement version control for database schemas, stored procedures, and other database objects.
- Work with development teams to maintain and document database versioning and change management processes.
- Ensure smooth deployment and rollback of database changes using appropriate tools and methodologies (e.g., Git, Liquibase, Flyway).
Collaboration & Support:
- Collaborate with development, DevOps, and operations teams to ensure the seamless integration of database systems with applications.
- Provide support during application releases and deployments, including database migrations and updates.
- Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for database configurations, procedures, and best practices.
