Database Engineer jobs in Iowa

Description

We are seeking a Database Engineer to join a growing team in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This is a NEW role designed for the company needs and will report to the CIO. This role is at the intersection of large dataset industry and development, requiring a comprehensive understanding of the design, construction, and setup of the backend. As a Database Engineer, you will serve as a crucial link between complex data sets and business applications, taking responsibility for project scoping, quality assurance, and a diverse range of data-related projects.

**DIRECT HIRE ONLY ** ONSITE/HYBRID in Cedar Rapids, Iowa ** to learn more, please apply now, call , or email your resume confidentially and direct to myself: Shawn M Troy - Technology Practice Diretor with Robert Half (additional contact information is on LinkedIn).

Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and manage MySQL and SQL Database Systems.
• Collaborate with the development team and participate in the entire application lifecycle.
• Develop and implement data collection systems and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and data quality.
• Prepare and conduct database-related manipulations such as querying, performance tuning, and index setting.
• Interpret data, analyze results using statistical techniques, and provide ongoing reports.
• Evaluate organizational methods and provide source-to-target mappings and information-model specification documents for data sets.
• Configure, monitor, and deploy databases, with a focus on scalability, performance, and reliability.
• Solve complex data-related problems using an analytical, rigorous, and methodical approach.
• Use your knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server, Data Warehousing, Design, ETL - Extract Transform Load, Flat File, MySQL Database, and Microsoft SQL for the development of complex databases and data queries.
• Utilize your skills in Data scalability, Load Balancer, Database Query, and Configuration Management Database (CMBD) for Database Development.

**DIRECT HIRE ONLY ** ONSITE/HYBRID in Cedar Rapids, Iowa ** to learn more, please apply now, call , or email your resume confidentially and direct to myself: Shawn M Troy - Technology Practice Diretor with Robert Half (additional contact information is on LinkedIn).

Requirements

Proficient in database development and management
Solid understanding of Microsoft SQL Server and MySQL Database
Ability to design and manage complex databases
Knowledge of Data Warehousing
Proficient in ETL - Extract Transform Load processes
Familiarity with Flat File databases
Experience with Load Balancer tools
Ability to write and optimize data queries
Experience with Database Query tools
Knowledge of Configuration Mgt Database (CMBD)
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field is preferred.

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