Position overview

As a Database Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our data systems to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and scalability. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into effective database solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in MS SQL, SSIS, Snowflake, and AWS, with a passion for innovation and a drive to excel in a fast-paced environment.

Roles & responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement MS SQL databases to support business applications and processes.
• Utilize SSIS for ETL processes, including data extraction, transformation, and loading from various sources into the data warehouse.
  
  

• Develop and maintain data models to ensure efficient storage and retrieval of information.
• Optimize database performance by fine-tuning queries, indexing strategies, and database configurations.
  
  

• Deploy and manage database solutions on AWS, including EC2 instances, Glue, and S3 storage.
• Implement best practices for security, scalability, and disaster recovery in a cloud environment.
  
  

• Design and build data pipelines to integrate data from disparate sources into Snowflake data warehouse.
• Ensure data quality and consistency across all stages of the ETL process.
  
  

• Monitor database performance and proactively identify and resolve issues to minimize downtime.
• Implement backup and recovery strategies to safeguard data integrity and availability.

• Perform regular database maintenance tasks such as backups, restores, and integrity checks.
• Monitor database performance and identify areas for optimization.

Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Data Analytics, or related field.

Skills:

• 5+ years of experience in database engineering, with expertise in MS SQL Server, SSIS, Snowflake, and AWS.
• Strong SQL programming skills and proficiency in MS SQL Server database administration tasks.
• Experience with cloud-based technologies, particularly AWS services like EC2, Glue, and S3.
• Familiarity with data warehousing concepts and best practices. Knowledge of best practices and IT operations in an always-up, always-available service.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex database issues.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• AWS or Snowflake certifications.
• Experience implementing RESTful API's supporting system integrations.
• Familiarity with code repository solutions.
• Experience working with JIRA and Agile methodologies.
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell for automation tasks.
• Experience in the Automotive is a plus.
• Able to work in a global, multicultural environment.
• German language capability a plus.

Physical requirements

• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to talk, hear, walk, sit, stand, climb stairs on occasion with prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to effectively work and complete tasks in an open office/noisy environment.