DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR (D034C)

Little Rock, AR

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Database Administrator is responsible for designing, implementing, and coordinating of multiple complex data systems. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy. The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is dedicated to the development and implementation of policies and programs for Arkansas agriculture and forestry to keep its farmers and ranchers competitive in national and international markets while ensuring safe food, fiber, and forest products for the citizens of the state and nation.

Responsibilities

• Plans and directs the coordination, development, and maintenance of multiple complex computer database systems.
• Designs database systems and coordinates the testing and review of programs and ensures that project output meets user requirements, time schedules, and data processing standards.
• Consults with users and programmers to identify needs, system capability, and determines requirements for data base design formats and application specifications.
• Approves, modifies, and implements data structure changes from user requests, evaluates system performance, space availability, and methodology.
• Evaluates new software and hardware, provides cost control, monitors use of resources, and updates cost analysis as required.
• Writes or installs utility programs and maintains on-line and batch programs and job control languages.
• Provides advice and technical assistance to programmer, applications, and production staff regarding data base systems.
• Assists in the development of short and long range planning and provides technical guidance to utilization of current and expanded data base systems.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field.
• Four years of experience in database development and analysis.
• Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management.

Nice-to-haves

• Responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust web applications using .NET Core MVC, Entity Framework, and SQL Server.
• Develop and maintain web applications using .NET Core MVC framework.
• Implement and manage database solutions using Entity Framework and SQL Server.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices.
• Perform code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Troubleshoot and debug applications to ensure optimal performance.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to enhance development practices.
• Proven experience in .NET Core MVC development.
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
• Proficiency in C#, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap, and related web technologies.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.