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# Sr Database Developer

- **Company:** Equiniti
- **Location:** Woburn, MA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $135,000.0 - $150,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Databases, Data Mining, Relational Databases, Database Models, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, Software Engineering, SQL Stored Procedures, PL-SQL, SQL Databases, Transact-SQL, Autoscaling, Backend, Git, Information Technology, Software Coding, Database Installation, Software Version Control, Serverless Computing, User Administration
- **Published:** July 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://equiniti.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Opportunities/job/US---Woburn-MA/Sr-Database-Developer_R17650

## About the Role

+ Bachelor's degree with major course work in computer science, MIS, or a related field is required. Equivalent work experience in a similar position may be substituted for educational requirements Experience
 + Minimum three years' experience developing and maintaining databases required
 * Experience
 + Core Database Administration Knowledge: Performance tuning, data modeling and architecture, security and compliance, HA/DR, Cloud and infrastructure, observability
 + Proficient in at least one RDBMS (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle)
 + Experience with Cloud-native DB features, serverless SQL, auto-scaling considerations
 + SQL stored procedures and triggers
 + Relation database modeling for OLPT
 + Database user management and security
 + Database installation, configuration, connectivity, monitoring and fine tuning
 + T-SQL / PL/SQL / PL/pgSQL proficiency, ability to script deployments
 + Version control in Git workflow, all DB changes in source control

## Description

Responsible for leading the creation, design, development and implementation of innovative database and or backend solutions for assigned area of responsibility; coordinate with other internal departments to ensure customer requests integrate and deploy as scheduled; ensure the quick implementation of mass data change requests and complex report/data extraction requests making sure the impact on existing applications is adequately analyzed and evaluated; lead the design and development of test codes for data conversions., Database Developing Functions - Leading the creation, design, development and implementation of innovative database or backend solutions for assigned area of responsibility in accordance to departmental and Company guidelines and timeframes

 * Coordinate with other internal departments to ensure customer requests integrate and deploy as scheduled
 * Ensure the quick implementation of mass data change requests and complex report/data extraction requests making sure the impact on existing applications is adequately analysed and evaluated
 * Lead the design and development of test codes for data conversions
 * Enter codes to create development database, reviewing application design specifications and database access methods to prevent inefficient coding techniques
 * Resolve application support tickets escalated to employee's level ensuring appropriate resolution of issues in a timely manner
 * Write and assist departmental staff with technical system programs to provide specialized database access

Data Support - Ensure data is protected according to departmental policies and procedures and is retrievable in a timely manner, auditing back up rotation to ensure adherence to established standards

 * Establish periodic schedules to test validity of backups and ability to perform restores
 * Establish query standards for accessing databases of different sizes, selecting and upgrading recommended attributes
 * Provide tuning and performance of the database environment by monitoring optimum values for database parameters
 * Develop scripts, documentation, and procedures for database administration, testing, and production

Problem Resolution - Proactively oversee the activities involved in quality resolution of problems related to area of responsibility

 * Respond with a sense of urgency to problems escalated to employee's level
 * Escalate to supervisor any situation outside the employee's control that could adversely impact the services being provided
 * Provide analysis and feedback to management staff and appropriate departments regarding recurring problems, recommending improvements aimed at reducing future occurrences of problems
 * Participate in creating, administering, and continuously updating procedures for resolution of all related issues


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