Lead Database Engineer

Database Engineer

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and secure database solutions across multiple platforms.
• Work with traditional RDBMS technologies including Oracle, SQL Server, and MySQL.
• Implement and manage NoSQL databases such as MongoDB.
• Leverage cloud-native database services (e.g., Amazon RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB).
• Lead and execute database migration projects from on-premises to cloud environments (AWS/Azure).
• Implement Change Data Capture (CDC) mechanisms for real-time data replication and synchronization.
• Collaborate with platform and application teams to ensure seamless data integration across systems.
• Optimize database performance, ensure high availability, and implement disaster recovery strategies.
• Maintain data security, compliance, and governance standards.
• Develop automation scripts for database provisioning, monitoring, and maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex database issues across environments.

equired Skills & Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in database engineering and development.
• Strong proficiency in Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL.
• Hands-on experience with NoSQL databases like MongoDB.
• Deep understanding of AWS and Azure database services.
• Proven experience in data platform integration and cloud migration.
• Expertise in implementing CDC using tools like Kafka or native DB features.
• Familiarity with ETL/ELT pipelines and data warehousing concepts.
• Strong scripting skills (e.g., Python, Shell, PowerShell).
• Experience with DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines for database deployments.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.