Database Developer

Vaco - Richmond, VA

Full-time

Richmond, VA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Database Developer at Vaco is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining database systems to ensure their performance, security, and reliability. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet business needs and requires a strong foundation in database management and development.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop database schemas, tables, and relationships.
• Write efficient SQL queries and stored procedures for data manipulation and retrieval.
• Optimize database performance through indexing and query tuning.
• Implement data security measures and backup/recovery strategies.
• Collaborate with software developers to integrate database solutions into applications.
• Conduct regular database maintenance and monitoring for performance improvements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues.
• Document database designs, procedures, and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Database Developer or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of database management systems (e.g., MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle).
• Proficiency in SQL and familiarity with PL/SQL or T-SQL.
• Understanding of database design principles and normalization.
• Experience with data modeling tools and database administration tasks.
• Familiarity with ETL processes and data warehousing concepts is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).
• Knowledge of cloud database solutions (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database).
• Familiarity with programming languages such as Python, Java, or C#.