Database Developer

This job posting is for an existing, active vacancy and we are looking to hire strong Infrastructure Database Developer.

Role Overview

The Senior Oracle, Cassandra, and Spark Database Developer is a highly skilled and experienced professional responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining database solutions across multiple platforms, including Oracle, Cassandra, and Spark. This role requires a deep understanding of relational and NoSQL database technologies, data warehousing principles, and big data processing frameworks. The Senior Developer will collaborate with data architects, data scientists, and application developers to build robust, scalable, and high-performance data solutions that meet the organization's business needs.

Job Title: Database Developer



Location: Toronto, Ontario



Mode: Contract

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop database schemas, tables, stored procedures, functions, and other database objects for Oracle, Cassandra, and Spark environments.
• Develop logical and physical data models that meet business requirements and ensure data integrity, consistency, and performance.
• Design, develop, and implement ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes to move data between different database platforms and data sources, using tools like Apache Spark, Apache NiFi, or Oracle Data Integrator.
• Optimize database performance by identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks, tuning queries, and implementing indexing strategies.
• Write complex SQL queries and NoSQL queries (CQL) to retrieve, manipulate, and analyze data.
• Develop Spark applications using Python to process large datasets and perform data analytics.
• Design and implement data warehousing solutions using Oracle, Cassandra, and Spark, following best practices for data modeling, ETL, and reporting.
• Implement data security measures to protect sensitive data, including encryption, access control, and auditing.
• Collaborate with data architects, data scientists, application developers, and other stakeholders to understand business requirements and develop appropriate data solutions.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for database designs, ETL processes, and other data-related solutions.
• Stay up to date with the latest trends and technologies in database development, data warehousing, and big data processing.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in database development, with a strong focus on Oracle, Cassandra, and Spark.
• Expert-level knowledge of Oracle database architecture and development, including SQL, PL/SQL, and performance tuning.
• Strong understanding of Cassandra NoSQL database, including data modeling, CQL, and cluster administration.
• Proficiency in Apache Spark, including Spark SQL, Spark Streaming, and Spark MLlib.
• Experience with ETL tools and techniques.
• Solid understanding of data warehousing principles and best practices.
• Experience with data modeling tools and techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) or equivalent certification is a plus.
• Experience with cloud-based database services (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database, Google Cloud Spanner) is a plus.

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