Senior Database Engineer

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Senior Database Engineer

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Description

A Kforce client is seeking to hire a Senior Database Engineer in Doral, Florida (FL). Summary: The Senior Database Engineer's main responsibility would cover the implementation, configuration, security, maintenance, and performance tuning/monitoring of the Hospitality database tier. The focus is to ensure best practices are following during database design/coding/release automation by application development teams for existing and future enterprise applications using Microsoft SQL Server MySQL, Oracle, Mongo and other emerging SQL/NOSQL database technologies. Responsibilities include:

• A Senior Database Engineer will design and create new SQL/NOSQL databases for microservices platform on prem and in the cloud; Maintain and enhance the performance of existing databases with strong emphasis on high availability and fault tolerance
• Collaborate with Architecture and Application development teams in High level Data-tier design for hospitality products; This would include using appropriate database technology, creating database schemas, evaluating query patterns, reports and analytics, and data movement/distribution (SSIS, Azure Data Factory, etc.)
• Upgrade databases to latest versions, monitor overall health using available tools (DPA, extended events, etc.), take appropriate data management improvement actions like partitioning, indexes, in-memory tables, etc.
• Manage databases through phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), from development through critical Production systems; Collaborate with TechOps to manage and create standards, procedures, and policies for governing database environments
• The Senior Database Engineer will provide technical guidance to multiple application development teams in design and development of database components; Provide escalation support, troubleshooting and resolution assistance, performance tuning aid for the R&D and operational database teams

• Bachelor's degree or higher is ideal; Master's degree preferred
• Certification in one or more database platforms is preferred
• Other industry certifications such as SAFe or ITIL a plus
• 8+ years of experience managing Microsoft SQL Server database technologies, such as SQL Server, Azure SQL, SSIS, SSRS, Cosmos DB, Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, Data Bricks for enterprise applications
• 2+ years of experience working with Azure or other cloud technologies is preferred
• 2+ years of experience working in any NOSQL (or other database technologies used in the industry) technology
• Understanding the hospitality transactional patterns for clear and concise capacity management
• Able to troubleshoot complex database engine performance or technical issues
• Able to collaborate with Application development teams in designing databases and developing efficient queries based on load and use case
• Able to collaborate with and understand the infrastructure team dependencies on the database environment
• Ability to plan and execute tasks related to maintenance, upgrades, failovers, and other database system sustaining activities as required
• Language skills: SQL, T-SQL
• Strong capacity for logical thinking and the ability to understand complex applications and systems
• Problem-solving attitude
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Flexibility and adaptability to changes
• Overall domain knowledge and functional understanding of the Hospitality Industry is a plus: CRS, CRM, Loyalty, PMS, Sales and Events, RMS, Service Optimization, Channels, and Distribution

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.