This is a position for a Database Engineer who already has an experience with relational databases. The position entails converting data from various databases and improving the database performance of the existing software system.
Job tasks and responsibilities
- Extract data from various systems and databases
- Analyse/create/modify conversion scripts and stored procedures
- Create/modify tools and scripts for data extraction/conversion
- Perform integrity checks on data using both established and new procedures and tools
- Fully understand our existing data conversion processes and tools, and participate in the completion of conversion projects
- Monitor data throughput and loads, maintain scaling requirements as necessary
- Participate in long-term systems architecture planning
- Contribute significantly to the planning, documentation, and execution of conversion projects
- Assess possible risks proactively
- Other duties as assigned
- Experience in database development and/or administration
- SQL programming skills (knowledge of PostgreSQL is desirable)
- SQL scripting language (PL/pgSQL or similar)
- Extensive experience with FreeBSD/Linux systems (bash/shell scripting)
- Experience troubleshooting database and connection issues
- Solid coding/scripting skills with the following languages: Perl, Python
- Strong data manipulation skills, including analysis of data structures
- Strong communication skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on the company
This is full-time position with the salary package depending on your experience.
About the business
Praktika is a cloud-based dental practice management software.
Our companies values
- Flexible work-life balance
- Cohesive and supportive work environment
- Ongoing career progression opportunities and training
We offer flexible working arrangements with an option to work from home for 1-2 days per week and flexible hours dependant on work needs
We have regular weekly staff lunches and BBQs
Beautiful office space with floor to ceiling windows
Parking space provided
Shops, cafes and gyms close by
Location
Our office is located in the renowned Tally Ho business park in Burwood East, Victoria.
Please forward a copy of your resume by clicking on the APPLY button. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Please do not contact us by phone.