Job title: Database Developer

Department: Saisystems Digital (SSD)

Reports to: Lead (or) Manager

Location – Pune (Work from Office): 2nd Floor, Office No 4, Tara Heights, Mumbai Pune Road, Wakdewadi, Pune, Maharashtra, 411003 (no remote/hybrid work)

Job overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled Database Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in SQL, database design, performance tuning, and ETL development. This role requires expertise in writing complex queries, optimizing database performance, and working with BI tools for data analysis. You will be responsible for ensuring the integrity, performance, and scalability of our databases, as well as managing data migrations, backups, and database administration tasks.

Responsibilities & Duties:

- Design and implement relational database systems with a focus on scalability, performance, and maintainability. Develop normalized data models and build efficient database schemas.
- Write complex SQL queries, including joins, subqueries, and aggregate functions. Optimize queries to improve performance, minimize resource usage, and ensure fast execution times.
- Develop, test, and optimize stored procedures, functions, and triggers to handle complex business logic within the database.
- Implement indexing strategies to optimize query performance and data retrieval. Identify performance bottlenecks and apply optimization techniques for faster query execution.
- Develop and manage ETL processes using tools such as SSIS or Talend, ensuring the smooth extraction, transformation, and loading of data across systems.
- Manage database migration, replication, and integration tasks to ensure data is consistently transferred and maintained across multiple environments.
- Oversee database backup and recovery operations, implement clustering and replication strategies to ensure high availability and disaster recovery.
- Ensure the integrity, consistency, and security of the data through regular checks, validation, and enforcement of best practices.
- Work closely with other developers, business analysts,



and stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver optimal database solutions that support business needs.
- Document database structures, processes, and procedures to ensure clarity and consistency. Provide reports on database performance, data integrity, and optimization improvements.
- Stay updated with the latest database technologies and best practices, recommending improvements and new technologies to enhance the database environment.

Required Qualifications:

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in database development, SQL, and database administration.

Technical Skills

- Expertise in writing SQL queries (including joins, subqueries, and complex operations) and database design, including normalization and ER modeling.
- Strong experience in writing and optimizing stored procedures and functions for complex business logic. Solid understanding of indexing strategies and query optimization techniques.
- Experience with ETL tools such as SSIS or Talend for data migration and integration.
- Experience with database management, backup and recovery, replication, and clustering strategies to ensure high availability and disaster recovery.
- Proficient in analyzing database performance and applying tuning strategies to enhance query execution times and system performance.
- Hands-on experience with at least one Business Intelligence (BI) tool, such as Power BI, c or similar, to assist with data analysis and reporting.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Familiarity with cloud-based databases (e.g., Azure SQL Database, AWS RDS) and cloud services related to data management.
- Knowledge of automation tools for database deployment and management.
- Experience in designing and maintaining data warehouses or large-scale data processing systems.




- Experience with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra) is a plus.
- Advanced experience with BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) for data visualization, reporting, and dashboard creation.

Key Performance Indicators:

- Efficient, optimized database design and development with high-performance queries.
- Successful development and management of ETL processes, ensuring smooth data flow between systems.
- High availability of data with minimal downtime through effective backup, recovery, and replication strategies.
- Impactful optimization of database performance, reducing query execution times and improving system responsiveness.
- Transparent and consistent communication with stakeholders and developers to meet business and technical requirements.

Competencies:

- Strong problem-solving abilities with a keen eye for detail, especially in query optimization and database design.
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including developers, business analysts, and stakeholders, to meet business needs.
- High level of attention to detail in database design, query writing, and performance optimization.
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to explain technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to adapt to changing technologies, processes, and business needs in a dynamic environment.

Other Requirements:

- Focus on new development and system improvements, avoiding legacy support or maintenance work.
- Hands-on experience with at least one BI tool, contributing to data visualization and reporting needs.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to leverage your expertise in database development, performance tuning, and ETL processes while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, data-driven solutions for business needs. You will be an integral part of a dynamic team, ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of critical database systems.

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