Database Engineer

Job Summary

Under minimal supervision, responsible for designing, developing, implementing, optimizing, maintaining and supporting Database Management Systems (DBMS). Analyzes data requirements, application and processing architectures, data dictionaries, database schemas and file configurations. Collaborates with both technology and application vendors, as needed. Designs, develops and implements the appropriate database environment to meet defined requirements, including data backup and restore requirements. Involved in DBMS patching, upgrades and maintenance. Consults with Information Services application teams for customer requests and troubleshooting. Competent to work within most areas of database management, but requires instruction and guidance in others.

Essential Functions

• Under minimal supervision, manages and maintains Production and non-Production Corewell Health databases. Working with others, develops an overall database architecture to meet the needs of the organization, and implements/maintains database management system software, such as Oracle or MS/SQL, while applying all change management policies and procedures.
• May be responsible for analyzing data requirements, and then designing, developing, documenting and implementing the database schemas to meet those requirements.
• Interacts with vendors to define system requirements, and collaborates, as needed, regarding their products and services utilized in Corewell Health environments.
• Consults with application teams and vendors on database configuration, function, interfaces, management and best practices, and provides product functionality and implementation process experience, as well as troubleshooting support. You may be asked to provide support to application team analysts to resolve issues, manage problem tickets and requests; you strive to provide excellence in customer service.
• Performs backup and recovery processes for Production and for non-Production databases, as required to support application development efforts. May also provide database support for disaster recovery planning, and participates in disaster recovery drills in preparation for execution of the recovery plan, if needed.
• Engages in the application of patches, upgrades and maintenance to the DBMS. Responsible for documenting and maintaining records on modifications to databases, database product configurations and system parameters that support database functions. Applies database performance tuning processes that are consistent with industry best practices.
• Participates in risk assessment, and assist in root cause analysis. 

Qualifications

Required

• Associate's Degree/Technical school or equivalent
• 2 years of relevant experience in the field

Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
• 5 years of relevant experience including experience in: DBMS systems, such as Oracle and/or MS/SQL, UNIX or Windows operating systems; and Backup/Restore procedures

About Corewell Health

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.

• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv

• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!

• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance

• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Corewell Health Southfield Center - 26901 Beaumont Blvd

Department Name

Database Admin - Corporate

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Days Worked

Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency

Variable weekends

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