Database Engineer

Job Description Job Title: Database Engineer Type of Engagement: 1-year contract (Not open to 3rd party C2C consultants. Visa sponsorship is not available) Work Location: Remote Essential Job Responsibilities • Business Requirements: Analyze and translate business requirements into efficient database designs that meet the data needs of the organization and align with the business goals and processes. • Data Modeling: Create conceptual, logical, and physical database models using tools like ERD diagrams to depict a visual representation of the organization's data and how it relates to the business requirements. • Database Design Patterns: Utilize common database design patterns to solve recurring design problems. • Data Integration: Utilize common data integration techniques to consolidate data from multiple sources into a cohesive and consistent dataset. • Normalization Techniques: Utilize normalization principles to reduce redundancy and improve data integrity. • Indexing Strategies: Implement indexing techniques to optimize query performance and data retrieval. • Database Security: Use data security best practices to enforce data privacy and protect sensitive information. • Scalability and Performance: Design database that can scale horizontally or vertically to handle increasing workloads. • Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with stakeholders, developers, architects, and other team members to ensure the database design meets the project requirements. Required Skills & Experience • Database Skills: Proficiency in database management systems like MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, etc. Strong understanding of database concepts, normalization, indexing, and query optimization. • Data Modeling: Knowledge of data modeling concepts and tools to design database structures, entities, relationships, and data flow diagrams. • Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to troubleshoot database issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions to optimize database performance and data integrity. • Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to analyze data, identify patterns, and make data-driven recommendations. • SQL Proficiency: Strong command of SQL (Structured Query Language) for querying, manipulating, and managing data within databases. • Database Administration: Familiarity with database administration tasks such as performance tuning, backup and recovery, security management, and user access control. • Communication Skills: Effective communication skills to collaborate with team members, stakeholders, and business users, and to translate technical concepts into non-technical terms. Big Bonus Points If You Have Working knowledge (2+ years experience) of one of more of the following qualifications: • Knowledge/experience with Agile Methodologies • Knowledge/experience of SDLC practices • DevSecOps, Secure Coding practices, and the Solutions Development Framework (Docker, Jenkins, GitLab) • Experience with Cloud architecture, design and development • Knowledge of business process re-engineering principles and processes • Change Management and Configuration Management (VersionOne, ServiceNow, etc) • Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) Job Requisition # 39716 A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this role is $70.00 - $75.00 per hour. The disclosed pay range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case, such as skills and experience levels. Meet APC APC is a professional staffing and services organization focused on engaging people and positively impacting lives. As “Professionals serving Professionals”®, we take pride in providing our employees and contractors with the highest level of customer service and support. APC is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status.