Database Developer (Not Data Engineer, Only Database Engineer)

Job Title :- Database Engineer (DB2, Oracle, Sybase, SQL Server; Expertise in any TWO) Job Locations :- McLean, VA Work Mode :- 05 Days On-Site Mode of Interviews :- Virtual Candidate Location :- Locals needed. Employment Type :- Contract Target Start Date / Urgency to Fill Role :- As early as possible, interviews are going on. Role Summary • The Database Developer will be responsible for advanced development, optimization, troubleshooting, and support of enterprise-grade database environments across DB2, Oracle, Sybase, and SQL Server platforms (Expertise in any TWO). • This role requires deep technical expertise, strong analytical skills, and experience handling complex production issues. Key Responsibilities • Provide development/engineering support for DB2, Oracle, Sybase, and SQL Server databases across production, UAT, and development environments. • Perform database installation, configuration, upgrades, patching, and migrations. • Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement tuning solutions (SQL tuning, indexing, query optimization). • Handle high-priority incidents, RCA, and problem management for critical database issues. • Ensure high availability, backup/restore strategy, and DR readiness. • Perform capacity planning, storage management, and growth forecasting. • Collaborate with application teams, infrastructure teams, and vendors on complex issues. • Support schema design reviews and provide database-related recommendations. • Maintain documentation, SOPs, and knowledge articles for L1/L2 teams. Required Skills & Experience • 06–10 years of experience as a DBE with hands-on development. • Strong expertise in at least two of the following databases: • IBM DB2 • Oracle Database • Sybase ASE/IQ • Microsoft SQL Server • Proficiency in SQL, PL/SQL, scripting (Shell, Python, or Perl). • Experience with performance tuning, query optimization, and troubleshooting. • Hands-on experience with backup tools (RMAN, TSM, NetBackup, etc.). • Knowledge of clustering, replication, and HA/DR solutions. • Understanding of ITIL processes (incident, change, problem management). Nice-to-Have Skills • Experience with cloud databases (AWS RDS, Azure SQL, Oracle Cloud). • Knowledge of automation/orchestration tools (Ansible, Jenkins, etc.). • Exposure to NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra) is a plus. • Knowledge of DevOps CI/CD concepts. Soft Skills • Strong communication and stakeholder-handling ability. • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.