Junior Database Developer

We are a dynamic, technology-driven organization committed to innovation and excellence. Our team thrives on solving complex challenges for a diverse portfolio of clients across high-growth industries like finance, healthcare, and e-commerce. We foster a culture of continuous learning and collaboration, providing a supportive environment where you can develop your skills and make a tangible impact. By joining us, you become part of a remote-first company that values individual contribution and collective success.

What You'll Do

- Design and implement efficient, scalable database schemas and structures for new applications.

- Write, debug, and optimize complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and functions to support backend services.

- Assist in the maintenance and performance tuning of existing relational (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Redis) databases.

- Collaborate with software developers and data analysts to understand data requirements and ensure seamless integration.

- Participate in data migration projects, ensuring data integrity and minimal downtime.

- Implement and uphold database security protocols and access controls to protect sensitive information.

- Create and maintain clear technical documentation for database schemas, processes, and configurations.

- Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues, such as performance bottlenecks and connectivity problems.

- Use version control systems like Git to manage database scripts and schema changes.

- Contribute to testing database integrity and performance to guarantee system reliability.

Core Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

- Foundational knowledge of database design principles and data modeling.

- Proficiency in writing SQL queries and a solid understanding of relational database concepts.

- Exposure to at least one major RDBMS (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server).

- Familiarity with version control systems, specifically Git.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a keen attention to detail.

- Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration within a remote team.

- A genuine passion for technology and an eagerness to learn and grow as a database professional.

Preferred Skills

- Hands-on experience with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB or Cassandra.

- Basic understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and their database services (like RDS, Aurora).

- Familiarity with scripting languages like Python or Bash for automation tasks.

- Prior internship or project experience involving database development or administration.

- Knowledge of performance tuning and query optimization techniques.