SQL Database Release Engineer

Database Release Engineer

Digital Intelligence Systems (DISYS) has been engaged to find a proven SQL Database Release Engineer for a multi-year engagement with a foremost Healthcare IT Solutions Group based in Oakland, California. The position is 100% remote at this time.

For this requirement, the Database Release Engineer must be hands-on position and be capable of developing, documenting, and enhancing database releases, processes, and procedures. The Engineer should be able to track project deliverables and manage the choreography of dry runs and releases.

This key resource must demonstrate attention to details, time management, accuracy, and solid communication skills. Applicants will be required to collaborate and communicate effectively in a team environment, as well as working and thinking independently, functioning equally well as an individual contributor and team member.

Responsibilities:

• Provide hands-on expertise for CI and CD processes and procedures.
• Collaborate closely with the database team, database administrator, and applications release team to build and release database codes for dry runs and release platforms.
• Work with the technology group’s Release Teams to ensure all release requirements and standards are followed.
• Document the present best practice strategies to ensure near-term changes are aligned with long-term release objectives.
• Ensure established code branching standards and procedures are followed.
• Collaborate with infrastructure and other application teams on software upgrades, disaster recovery and other efforts.
• Troubleshoot database build and deployment problems, suggest improvements and technical solutions.
• An interest in staying updated with latest advancements in technology.
• Develop custom tools and automation using PowerShell, SQL scripts as necessary.
• Review database deployment and migration scripts.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a Release Engineer/Manager with a strong proficiency with SQL language, platforms and queries.
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as SQL Server database developer and release engineer.
• Experience in the Healthcare domain or other industries manage data based on compliance guidelines.