Senior Database Engineer - Niowave : Job Details

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Who you are…

You are a data performance guru—optimizing queries, tuning databases, and preventing bottlenecks. You enjoy creating, adjusting, maintaining, and scaling data pipelines to ensure business continuity. You are thorough, diligent, creative, technologically savvy, and able to transform technical data into actionable insights.

What you can expect to work on…

The Senior Database Engineer will be responsible for designing, optimizing, and governing Niowave's enterprise data architecture to meet current and future business needs.

• Stabilize and optimize existing data pipelines and architecture.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and enhance performance of data systems to ensure high-quality data delivery.
• Lead migration and optimization of enterprise data platforms.
• Design and build scalable, secure, and resilient data pipelines.
• Develop and manage data governance and monitoring frameworks.
• Collaborate with teams to turn raw data into insights.
• Manage ETL processes to maintain data accuracy and currency.
• Partner with engineering, analytics, and business teams to ensure scalable and reliable data systems, especially during upgrades and migrations.

What you need to succeed…

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• Strong mathematical skills for data analysis.
• 8+ years' experience with programming languages and visualization software such as SQL, Python, R, MATLAB, Power BI, Tableau, and experience with Oracle, CSV/TDMS, InduSoft/Avera Insight.
• Hands-on experience in data engineering, architecture, administration, application development, and data management.
• Experience with relational and big data modeling.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Team-oriented with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to integrate into new teams, understand current processes, and suggest improvements at an appropriate pace.
• Self-awareness of communication and learning styles, with the ability to connect effectively with others.
• Alignment with Niowave Values: Teamwork, Courage, Integrity, Upright Zeal.

Great to have…

• Master's degree in relevant fields.
• 10+ years' experience with programming and visualization tools listed above.

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