As a Senior Database Developer at SKO Systems, you will serve as a subject matter expert in database architecture, performance optimization, and backend integration across SKO’s SaaS platforms. You will be responsible for designing efficient and scalable

data systems, leading SQL development efforts, ensuring high availability and data integrity, and contributing to backend development in full-stack environments. Additionally, you will participate in strategic technical

decisions, mentor junior developers, and collaborate with DevOps and Product teams to ensure high-quality database solutions that meet business objectives.

Essential Functions / Deliverables

Database Architecture, Design & Development:

- Design relational and distributed database schemas for scalability, performance, and normalisation.

- Develop and maintain SQL queries, PL/SQL packages, stored procedures, views, triggers, and functions.

- Define and enforce data modelling standards.

- Support both OLTP and OLAP environments.

Performance Tuning & Optimization:

- Perform advanced query tuning, indexing strategies, and plan analysis

- Identify and resolve bottlenecks and slow queries

- Optimize large-volume transactions and reporting performance across databases

- Automate monitoring and alerting of performance issues

Database Administration and Workplace Management:

- Manage deployments, patches, backups, restores, and upgrades of Oracle/MySQL environments

- Implement high-availability and failover solutions

- Ensure data security, access controls, and audit readiness

- Design strategies for replication and data migration

Backend and Full-Stack Integration:

- Work with backend developers (Python, Java) to integrate database logic into applications

- Design and consume RESTful APIs to facilitate secure data exchange





- Participate in full-stack development with occasional involvement in frontend tasks (HTML/CSS/JS)

- .NET Framework, .NET CORE

Cross-functional Collaboration:

- Collaborate with QA, DevOps, Product Managers, and UX teams

- Translate business requirements into technical specifications

- Participate in agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, retrospectives, and demos

- Represent database engineering in cross-departmental forums

Documentation, Standards & Governance:

- Create and maintain technical documentation, ER diagrams, SOPs, and version history

- Promote database best practices, naming conventions, and change control policies

- Contribute to SKO’s internal knowledge base and technical wiki

Cloud Data Strategy & BI Tool Integration:

- Recommend and prototype cloud-native DB solutions (e.g., AWS RDS, GCP Cloud SQL)

- Explore integration with BI/reporting platforms such as SSRS, Power BI, Metabase

- Develop ETL/ELT data pipelines as required for analytics initiatives

Mentoring & Continuous Improvement:

- Guide junior team members and perform code reviews

- Identify skills gaps and propose internal training sessions

- Lead database-focused proof-of-concept (PoC) initiatives and tech evaluations

Linux Environment & Shell Scripting

Cloud & BI Tool Experience (Bonus Skills)

Requirements

Education : Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field

Certifications (Preferred): : Certifications in Oracle / MySQL / AWS / GCP





Required Professional Experience : 8–10+ years of hands-on database development experience in enterprise or product-based environments

Proven track record working on complex SQL systems, backend integrations, and performance tuning

Technical/Computer Skills :

- Database Platforms: Oracle, MySQL

- Languages: SQL, PL/SQL, Python, Java, JavaScript

- Frameworks/Tools: Oracle Apex, REST APIs, SSRS/SSIS, Shell Scripting

- Operating Systems: Windows, Linux (preferred)

- Other Skills

· Query optimization

· ER modelling

· Backup & recovery solutions

· Source control (Git)

- Agile development tools (ADO, Confluence)

Professional competencies:

- Deep expertise in relational database theory, design, and architecture

- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

- Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment

- Clear communication and documentation skills

- Capability to work independently and as part of a team

- Strong sense of ownership and accountability

- Willingness to contribute to the company’s product growth and development culture

- Strong leadership skills

Preferred work exposure

- Experience with cloud platforms: AWS, GCP

- Familiarity with reporting and integration tools: SSRS, SSIS, SSAS

- Exposure to enterprise-level applications with high-volume data handling

Behaviour and Social competencies: Logical thinking, problem-solving, basic debugging, time management, collaborative mindset, willingness to grow in mobile development career

Ethics & Compliance: The role requires commitment to company values and policies. The Android Developer must adhere to security standards, respect teammates, and actively foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

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📌 Senior Database Developer (Pune)
🏢 SKO Systems India
📍 Pune