We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Database Engineer to join our team. As a Database Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our company's databases. Your role will involve analyzing and optimizing database performance, ensuring data integrity, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support business intelligence and reporting needs. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Oracle DB, MS SQL, and familiarity with NetSuite and Snowflake Data Cloud. Experience in the promotional industry and manufacturing in general will be beneficial.
Responsibilities:
- Recommend and implement solutions for performance monitoring, tuning, and proactive maintenance of databases
- Analyze database problems, anticipate future issues, and develop and implement effective solutions
- Lead the development of database structures that align with the overall system architecture
- Engage in capacity planning exercises to ensure optimal utilization of system resources
- Collaborate with report writers to provide necessary data for reports and business intelligence needs
- Take ownership of full roadmap items, working with other functional teams to deliver high-quality results on time
- Direct the organization of requirements and data into a usable database schema, including the development of ad hoc queries, scripts, and updates
- Perform database administration tasks such as installation, configuration, backups, upgrades, and patching
- Create deployment and rollback scripts for all database objects manually or using automation tools
- Analyze access patterns and recommend optimal combinations of indexes, constraints, foreign keys, and queries
- Develop and maintain business intelligence cubes and support dashboard development
Qualifications:
- Senior-level experience as a Database Engineer, with a strong proficiency in Oracle DB and/or MS SQL, familiarity with NetSuite and Snowflake Data Cloud would be a plus
- Experience in the promotional industry and manufacturing is highly desirable
- Demonstrated expertise in business intelligence cube design
- Strong understanding of database administration, including installation, configuration, and maintenance
- Familiarity with standard database administration tools
- Mid to senior-level knowledge of database management and optimization techniques
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Education and Experience: or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the key responsibilities of the job.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field and/or 5-6+ years equivalent work experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Excellent communication (oral, written, and presentation)
- Display a professional and courteous attitude at all times
- Self-motivated and directed, with the ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
- Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
- Flexibility and ability to improve and adapt to the needs and demands of the organization
- Organizational consulting skills, attention to detail, and an ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential
- Ability to travel between USA/Canadian locations
- Proven ability to be hands on, demonstrate resourcefulness, initiative and results oriented
This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday. Scheduling flexibility required to accommodate to workload. Occasionally working evenings and weekends for emergencies and maintenance.
Debco is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Work from home
Schedule:
Work Location: In person
