IT Database Engineer - Hospitals and Health Care

IT Database Engineer

Job Description

Design, develop, install, and support all databases (70% Microsoft SQL and 30% Oracle) to support Business Unit and Application Development, both in clustered and stand-alone environments leveraging virtual infrastructure
Build and support AWS RDS using Terraform in compliance to AWS Well-Architected Framework.
Execute recurring and timely SQL server maintenance to ensure consistent and reliable database environment
Monitor and fine tune databases and performance issues as required, this includes proactive monitoring of application SQL to recommend improvements and query optimization
Implement and manage high availability solutions such as Always On Availability Groups, log shipping, mirroring, or other technologies
Responsible for identifying and implementing improvements to databases to optimize performance
Maintain backup/recovery processes and maintenance to ensure recovery timelines are met and assist development in lower environmental restores
Monitor and troubleshoot issues with all SQL Server stack products (i.e. SQL Server, SSRS, SSIS, SSAS, etc.)
Fluent understanding of database instance maintenance tasks (i.e. DB Integrity Checks, Index Maintenance, etc.) and how to resolve
Advise developers on the most efficient database design (tables, data types, stored procedures, etc.)
Using profiler trace and other tools to find most frequently ran queries and help resolve issues with those queries
Automate and support deployments to different environments
Develop and maintain logical and physical database models
Install and configure new SQL Server Database Instance to specified guidelines or 3rd party application requirements
Build and maintain documentation related to the company’s database environment
Review and test database changes, including patches, prior to production deployment in accordance with Change Management practices
Investigate and resolve problems related to SQL Server and/or client issues.
Configure and manage Linked Servers, data transfer between SQL Server and other heterogeneous relational databases
Manage, provision database access and secure data using ABAC, RBAC mechanism to comply HIPAA regulations and align with client’s Business Associate Agreement.
Own problems and see to resolution, including when outside support is needed from other teams or outside vendors
Maintain the integrity and security of databases, including administration of database access roles and least privilege and performing database auditing tasks
Maintain and implement secure databases environments and backups using appropriate encryption at rest and in transit
Ensure HIPAA and HITECH compliance of the database environment and participate in third party audits

Qualification

Must Haves:

• Have at least 2 years of database management

• Strong knowledge of SQL for managing and querying databases.

• Knowledge of backup strategies, data recovery techniques, and disaster recovery plans.

• Ability to optimize database performance, troubleshoot performance issues, and manage indexing and query optimization.

• Familiarity with database security practices, user management, encryption, and access control.

• Understanding of database replication, clustering, and high-availability solutions.

• Skills in designing and managing database schema, relationships, and structures to optimize performance and maintainability.



Good to have:

• Experience with Large-Scale databases.

• Handles projects related to Data Warehousing


About The Hospitals and Health Care

Hospitals and Healthcare is a leading provider of performance management analytics, consulting, extended business office, and revenue recovery services to the healthcare industry.

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