Data Engineer – Data Services (Rdbms/Postgres)

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Focus:Contributes to crafting, developing, trouble shooting, debugging, evaluating, modifying, deploying and documenting all data components (data architecture, logical and physical data models, database objects and database administration) that meet the needs of customer-facing applications, business applications, and/or internal end user applications. 
Organizational Context:Entry-level position.  Member of a data management and database development team reporting to a Senior Data Engineer, Engineering Director or Director of Technical Delivery.
How will you make an impact in this role?
Reviews data requirements / data stories and corresponding data sources and data architecture 
Documents data requirements / data stories and maintains data models to ensure flawless integration into existing data architectures 
Supports management of data assets as per the enterprise standards, guidelines and policies 
Reviews and understands the processing requirements inclusive of data and transaction volumes, scalability, security and performance requirements 
Assists in building and improving the database design and infrastructure required to support the Business portfolio 
Assists in performing database design review and supports database testing 
Provides production environment support for database systems and processes 
Communicates and works closely with business and product teams to support changes and implementation 
Function as an active member if an agile team through consistent development practices (tools, components, and documentation) 
Finds opportunities to adopt innovative technologies 
Takes part in reviews of own work or with colleagues 
Work on prioritized/assigned features for ongoing sprints

Range of Impact/Influence:
Accountable for team completing work you're leading and work you are doing as agreed upon
Accountable to team for delivery of quality work

Do you see data or a better way to improve business and lives?   Today, there's a business advantage hiding in plain sight, and you'll find it in data. Our Data Engineers know how to use the latest technology to design, evaluate, debug and manage the data that leads to better decisions, a stronger company, and higher customer satisfaction. So if you're not intimidated by the data explosion, engineer your career here.   More than the data on what you'll be doing.   There's no end to the data that's created every day and the opportunities you find here. But these are just some of your responsibilities: - Document data requirements/data stories and maintain data models - Support the management of data assets according to enterprise standards, guidelines and policies - Help build and enhance the database design that supports our business portfolio - Work collaboratively with business and product teams - Identify opportunities to adopt innovative technologies
Minimum Qualifications:
Education & Experience:Up to 5 years of software development experience in a professional environment and/or comparable experience such as: Understanding of Agile or other rapid application development methods 
Exposure to design and development primarily on Postgres but also more database management systems (e.g. Oracle, Sql Server, Nosql) as appropriate 
Exposure RDBMS data model design for high critical OLTP applications
Performance tuning & monitoring
Understanding to newer app frameworks and their interactions with Databases
Understanding and experience on Application continuity.
Expert on Capacity planning & resource management.
Dataguard setup and tuning
Connection pool manager knowledge ( Hikari & UCP)
Good understanding and Technical knowledge of DBMS products and ecosystem – e.g. storage formats, access algorithms, data management processes, administration, data maintenance, replication, high availability, encryption, etc." 
General knowledge of distributed (multi-tiered) systems, algorithms, and relational & non-relational databases 
Bachelor's Degree in computer science, computer science engineering, or related field required; advanced degree preferred

High Performance Behaviors:Recognizes opportunities to adopt innovative technologies to enable business capabilities
Able to challenge the status quo and drive innovation by generating creative ideas and solutions
Keeps up-to-date on current research and technology in the industry
Understands technical aspects of the job and uses appropriate technology for the situation at hand
Tries innovative approaches when problem solving, seeking ideas, or suggestions from others as appropriate
Carries out systematic and rational analysis to identify the root cause of problems
Recognizes the importance of collaboration to achieve objectives
Is clear when explaining ideas and concepts to others, communication is structured and easy to understand
Leads multiple tasks optimally - progresses work in parallel
Adapts to change quickly and easily
Handles problems and acts on own initiative without being prompted
Knows when to raise decisions and when to make on-the-spot decisions 

Knowledge/Skills:Able to understand and use data structures and associated components 
Basic understanding of Metadata Management and Database Management   
Able to understand and document business data requirements in complete, accurate, extensible and flexible logical data models using data modeling tools – ErStudio, ErWin  
Creates basic data models using the relevant tools and frameworks  
Basic understanding of XML and schema development/reuse, database concepts, database designs, Open Source, big data technology and NoSQL will be an added advantage 
Application of industry recognized methods, processes and standards 
Has understanding of the core tools used in the planning, analyzing,  designing, building, testing, configuring and maintaining of assigned application(s) 
Able to participate in assigned team's software delivery methodology (Agile, Scrum, Agile XP, Test-Driven Development, Waterfall, etc.)  in support of data management and database development 
Familiar with infrastructure technologies and components like servers, jvms, databases, and networking concepts  

Technology Skills You'll Use Every Day:Adaptive Communication
Agile Practices
Industry and Company Knowledge
Organizational Change
Technical Acuity
Technology Industry Trends

Game Changers:
Adaptability
Collaboration & Partnership
Continuous Improvement
Courage
Curiosity
Resourcefulness
Servant Leadership
Tenacity

Role/Strengths You'll Need:TechnicalDatabase Design
Emerging Technologies
Performance and Tuning
System/Platform Domain Knowledge

FunctionalData Analysis
Data Management
Database Administration

LeadershipAnalytical Thinking
Consultancy
Decision-Making

BusinessProblem Solving

We back our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being. That means we prioritize their physical, financial, and mental health through each stage of life. Benefits include:
Competitive base salaries 
Bonus incentives 
Support for financial-well-being and retirement 
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location) 
Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need 
Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location) 
Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location) 
Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program 
Career development and training opportunities

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