Database Specialist

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

ID: 7240756
Posted: April 30, 2024
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

Job Description

Serve as a member of the Middleware application development team in support of our database platforms. Work with application leads to provide secure, performant and reliable database storage for applications. Consult with stakeholders and service owners to migrate legacy applications from our existing ERP. Provide technical leadership and guidance for database usage and integrations.

Required Qualifications

- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent training and work experience
- Significant knowledge and experience in SQL development and programming principles
- In-depth knowledge of SQL syntax, query formulation, query tuning, and procedural languages such as T-SQL, PL/SQL, or PL/pgSQL
- Knowledge of software development best practices and methodologies
- Experience tuning database platforms for performance and reliability
- Practical experience developing scripts for tooling and automation
- Capable of working on multiple complex projects independently
- Excellent communication skills for communicating technical subject matter to a variety of audiences with varying technical backgrounds
- Committed to supporting and promoting a diverse and inclusive campus community.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with Oracle and Postgres databases
- Experience with Java and ORM technologies
- Experience with ORDS, HTTP and RESTful web services
- Experience with cloud database offerings, such as AWS Aurora
- Experience with LDAP, XML and JSON
- Experience with identity and access management principles