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Senior Database Engineer

Sherwin-Williams
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 19 Feb 2025

About the role

ABOUT THE ROLE:

  • The Senior Database Engineer role designs and develops robust and reliable database management systems that are secure, reliable, meet the organization's needs. They will develop technical platforms using modern tooling, build systems and processes for operations and maintenance that facilitate production needs and speed application development. By doing so, they bring significant value to the organization by ensuring that business operations run smoothly and efficiently, and change can be efficiently performed and managed. The incumbent works collaboratively with cross-functional teams that include developers, data analysts, data scientists, business analysts, and other relevant stakeholders within the organization.

WHAT THE ROLE WILL DO:

  • Design and develop database management systems, standards, guidelines and quality assurance for database deliverables.
  • Patch and maintain database systems for optimal security and supportability
  • Document and communicate database designs to relevant stakeholders and analyze the impact of the data architecture
  • Code complex programs and develop logical processes on technical platforms.
  • Participate in quality assurance by developing and testing database code in client server environments.
  • Adapt business requirements and develop data, database specifications, and table and element attributes for applications.
  • Develop an understanding of the organization's data and storage mechanisms and assist with capacity planning.
  • Determine appropriateness of data for storage and optimum storage organization.
  • Determine how tables relate to each other and how fields interact within the tables for a relational model.
  • Work with stakeholder to define the database Disaster Recovery plan, database back-up, recovery and archiving strategy

Education

  • Required
    • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, or Information Systems or in lieu of a degree, at least 7 years of experience in the field of database engineering and administration

Skills and Experience

  • 4-6 years of experience in database engineering and administration
  • Knowledge and experience with database design, implementation, documentation, and management
  • In-depth understanding of database management systems and data structures
  • Experience translating business data needs into technical language
  • Ability to deal with large pool of data often unstructured coming from disparate sources
  • Experience with Oracle relational databases 
  • Experience with query and coding languages [such as SQL, PL/SQL, Python]
  • Knowledge and experience in database performance tuning, backup and recovery strategies, and data security practices

Preferred

  • Experience with Oracle 19C and autonomous databases including single-instances, RAC, and DataGuard.

Technical Skills 

  • Programming Languages
  • Database Management Systems
  • Software Development Lifecyle (SDLC) Methodology
  • Project Management Methodology
  • Cloud Technologies & Platforms
  • Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Security
  • Database Performance Tuning, Backup & Recovery Strategies
  • Monitoring and Logging
  • DevOps Methodology
  • Emerging Technologies and Automation Tools

Here, we believe there’s not one path to success, we believe in careers that grow with you. Whoever you are or wherever you come from in the world, there’s a place for you at Sherwin-Williams. We provide you with the opportunity to explore your curiosity and drive us forward. Sherwin-Williams values the unique talents and abilities from all backgrounds and characteristics. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, including individuals with disabilities and Protected Veterans. We’ll give you the space to share your strengths and we want you show us what you can do. You can innovate, grow and discover in a place where you can thrive and Let Your Colors Show!  At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class ben

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