Must Have
Job Purpose:
We are seeking a skilled Azure Database Developer to join our team and contribute to the design, development and optimization of database solutions on the Microsoft Azure platforms. As an Azure developer, you will play a crucial role in designing and implementing database structures, ensuring data integrity, and optimizing database performance for our applications and systems.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Database Design and Development:
Design, develop, and implement database solutions on the Azure platform using technologies such as Azure SQL Database, Cosmos DB, and more.
Create efficient database schema, tables, views, stored procedures, functions, and triggers to support application requirements.
Collaborate with software developers to ensure seamless integration of database components into applications.
Performance Optimization:
Monitor and analyze database performance, identifying and resolving bottlenecks, and optimizing query performance.
Implement indexing strategies, partitioning, and caching mechanisms to improve data retrieval and manipulation speed.
Data Security and Integrity:
Implement security measures to safeguard sensitive data and ensure compliance with relevant data protection regulations.
Set up authentication, authorization, and encryption mechanisms to protect data at rest and in transit.
Data Migration and Integration:
Design and execute data migration strategies, ensuring smooth and accurate data transfers between various systems and databases.
Integrate databases with other Azure services and applications, enabling seamless data flow and interoperability.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance:
Identify and resolve database-related issues, such as data corruption, connectivity problems, and performance degradation.
Perform routine maintenance tasks, such as backup and recovery, database patching, and upgrades.
Documentation and Knowledge Sharing:
Document database design, architecture, and implementation details for reference and future enhancements.
Collaborate with team members by sharing knowledge, best practices, and insights related to Azure database technologies.
Collaboration and Communication:
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including software developers, data scientists, and IT operations, to align database solutions with business goals.
Communicate effectively with team members, stakeholders, and management, providing updates on project progress and addressing concerns.
Minimum Qualifications & Competencies:
BS or MS in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field
Should have hands 8 to 10 years of experience with database development using SQL Server
SQL Server, T-SQL, query optimization tools and techniques, data modelling techniques, and relational database design
Proven experience in database design, development, and optimization, with a focus on Microsoft Azure database services.
Proficiency in SQL programming and database query optimization.
Familiarity with Azure data-related services such as Azure SQL Database, Cosmos DB, Data Factory, and more.
Knowledge of data security and compliance standards, including GDPR, HIPAA, etc.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex database issues.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Azure certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate) a plus.
Able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Capable of incident resolution during major incident process
Good time management and prioritization skills; self-starters especially welcome
Knowledge of emerging technologies
Experience in pharmaceutical industry a plus
Internal Responsibilities:
Adheres to all company policies and procedures including, but not limited to those identified within the Standards of Business Conduct and the Employee Handbook, as may be amended from time to time. Adheres to all applicable laws and regulations and the company's governance/compliance program.
Responsible for reporting violations of the company's policies and procedures, Standards of Business Conduct, governance program, laws and regulations through the company or other mechanism that may be available at the time of the violation. Assists with internal control failure remediation efforts.
Becomes knowledgeable of internal control responsibilities through training and instruction. Responsible and accountable for internal control performance within their area of responsibility. Participates in the internal controls self-assessment process. Logging of work details and progress made towards assigned responsibilities ensuring our software capitalization and commitment timelines are met.
Ensures concerns with internal control design or performance and process changes that impact internal control execution are communicated to management.
Job/Functional Knowledge
Understands duties and responsibilities, has necessary functional and technical knowledge for task completion, keeps job knowledge current, applies knowledge and skills that lead to success in the job.
Effectively applies background & experience to current role
Demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of particular field
Keeps informed of latest trends, developments, and best and current practices in particular field
Use of Technology
Adapts to new technology, keeps abreast of changes and keeps knowledge up-to-date, learns new programs quickly, follows technology practices and standards.
Creativity/ Innovation
Generates new ideas, challenges the status quo, takes risks, supports change, encourages innovation, solves problems creatively.
Culture Fit
Demonstrates integrity and ethics in day-to-day tasks and decision-making, adheres to MHA’s core values of doing what is right, exceeding customer expectations, driving results and value, innovate to improve, treat people with respect, embrace teamwork and collaboration and have fun while achieving business goals.
Sincerely passionate for and committed to the mission of Managed Health Care Associates
Exhibits integrity in all actions and communication
Works well autonomously, while acting as a team-player
Demonstrates a vested interest in self-development
Travel: N/A
Physical Demands:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
· Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to move around the work area; sit; perform manual tasks; operate tools and other office equipment such as computer, computer peripherals and telephones; extend arms; kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
· Mental Demands: the employee must be able to follow directions, to get along with others, and handle stress;
· Work environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.