Database engineer Jobs in Abilene, TX

Position Purpose and Impact

The Senior Database Engineer role is pivotal in architecting, building, and maintaining scalable data systems that underpin our business. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of data architecture, database systems, and be proficient in SQL and Liquibase for managing database schemas and data migrations.

Responsibilities

• Utilize SQL to manage, optimize, and query large datasets. Handle schema evolution using Liquibase for version control of database changes.
• Optimize SQL queries and database performance for speed and efficiency.
• Automate database change management using Liquibase, or other change management software.
• Design, build, and maintain robust data pipelines to move, process, and store data efficiently.
• Ensure high data quality through the implementation of rigorous validation and monitoring systems.
• Understands data pipelines and migrations and can consult with the team for high performing data analysis.
• Ensure the timely delivery of high-quality outcomes, consistently meeting or exceeding expectations.
• Strategically overhauls teams and systems to modernize, build faster, build more efficiently; Manages hardware strategy.
• Cultivate a culture of continuous improvement and adaptability to support ongoing transformation efforts.
• Communicate regularly with management and other key stakeholders to provide updates on initiatives, progress, and outcomes.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to technology, security, compliance, and regulatory requirements.
• Implement effective knowledge sharing and documentation practices, ensuring transfer of institutional knowledge and reducing reliance on individual experts.
• Promotes Company and Solutions business policies and procedures, the quality of its products and reputation, and consistently supports compliance by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, and acting with ethics and integrity.

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General Physical Demands

The below physical demands are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.