Roles we Recruit: Database Developer

Database Developer Job Description:

The Database Developer is the expert in everything related to maintaining peak performance of your company’s databases. They dedicate their time to implement, improve and keep in good shape the required data warehouses and databases. All their activity is performed in accordance to business guidelines and best industry practices. They truly have a passion for technology combined with analytics connected to data.

A Database Developer plays with data in a secure way to fine tune processes and data warehouses. They set out the database design and develop the corresponding schemas and reports. Their valuable insight impact on the overall success of the projects is always taken into consideration. When developing the functionality, a Database Developer follows accurately the roadmaps of the company and the final objectives of the project. This is done in collaboration with the other members of the technical team, as they work together to ensure nothing is omitted. Whenever necessary, they perform upgrades or migration to the databases to fit the company’s direction.

Database Developer Key Skills:

  • SQL, SQL Server Integration Services, MS SQL Databases
  • Microsoft SQL Server toolset
  • Python, SAS, C, C++, Java
  • .NET, C#
  • Hadoop, Hive, Pig, HDFS, HBase, MapReduce, D3, Apache Spark
  • Data Warehousing, OLAP/ROLAP/MOLAP
  • QlikView, Hyperion
  • Business Intelligence Tools (Tableau, Cognos)

Database Developer Salary:

  • Top 15%: $165,000
  • Middle: $116,500
  • Bottom 15%: $98,250