Senior Data Engineer (SQL DBA)
Core
Senior Data Engineer specializing in SQL Database Administration (DBA), focusing on database optimization, security, and performance tuning for healthcare and life sciences data solutions.
Role type
Senior IC Data Engineer (SQL DBA)
Builds
Scalable, secure, and high-performance SQL databases supporting Power BI and data engineering tasks.
Domain
Healthcare, Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals
Deliverable
production ML models | infrastructure
Required skills
SQL Server administration, PostgreSQL administration, Oracle administration, database performance tuning, backup and recovery planning, disaster recovery planning, security best practices (access control, encryption, auditing), schema design, index management, query optimization, AI tooling for automation, test scenario generation, regression testing, edge-case identification.
Preferred skills
Leadership in daily standups, mentoring team members, translating business requirements into technical tasks, cross-functional collaboration.
Technologies
SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Oracle, Power BI, AI models, developer tooling
Responsibilities
Manage and optimize databases for performance, security, and availability; Design and maintain database schemas, indexes, and partitions; Perform database monitoring, backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning; Implement security best practices including access control, encryption, and auditing; Troubleshoot database performance issues and optimize query performance; Ensure compliance with data governance and security policies; Participate in daily standups and prioritize tasks; Mentor team members and drive best practices in data management.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities