• Maintaining and enhancing the performance of existing database programs.
• Assisting database development teams in designing new database programs that meet the organization's data storage needs.
• Monitoring databases and related systems to ensure optimized performance.
• Writing new support programs and scripts to increase data storage capacity.
• Reviewing database and user reports, as well as system information.
• Performing debugging procedures on database scripts and programs, as well as resolving conflicts.
• Mentoring database administrators and providing them with technical support.
• Adhering to best practices in securely storing, backing up, and archiving data.
• Documenting processes related to database design, configuration, and performance.
• Keeping abreast of developments and best practices in database engineering.

Database Engineer Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in information systems, information technology, computer science, or similar.
• Applicable licensing, certification, and registration.
• A minimum of 2 years experience in database engineering.
• In-depth knowledge of Structured Query Language (SQL).
• Extensive experience with database technologies and architecture.
• Sound knowledge of best practices in database engineering and data security.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Exceptional problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.

As well as formal qualifications, a Database Engineer job description should include the following qualities:

• An analytical mind
• An ability to learn new technologies quickly
• Good time management skills
• An ability to follow processes
• Strong documentation skills
• Good communication skills – both written and verbal
• Commercial and business awareness