Job Title : Database Application Developer
Experience Required : 5+ Years
Location : Work From Home (Remote)
Shift : Night Shift (US Timings)
Duration : 3+ Months Contract
Availability : Immediate Joiners Preferred
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Database Application Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance database solutions that support critical business functions. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Oracle or PostgreSQL databases combined with Python programming, cloud database management, and cross-platform data integration.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable and optimized database applications for business-critical systems.
- Develop and enhance stored procedures, functions, and queries in SQL and PL / SQL for data-driven applications.
- Optimize database performance through query tuning, indexing strategies, and performance monitoring .
- Collaborate with software engineers, data scientists, and business analysts to implement effective database solutions.
- Lead data migration and integration projects across on-premise and cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure).
- Implement and enforce best practices for database design, normalization, and version control.
- Ensure data security, integrity, and compliance with standards such as GDPR and HIPAA .
- Design and maintain high-availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) setups for mission-critical systems.
- Automate database administration tasks using Python and shell scripting.
- Monitor and troubleshoot performance, security, and replication issues.
- Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and participate in code reviews .
- Stay current with emerging database and cloud technologies , recommending relevant innovations.
Technical Skills Required
Primary (Must-Have) :
Database Systems : Oracle and / or PostgreSQLProgramming : Python (for automation, integration, and data handling)SQL Expertise : Advanced SQL, query optimization, stored procedures, and triggersCloud Databases : GCP Cloud SQL, AWS RDS, Azure SQL DatabaseNoSQL Databases : MongoDB, DynamoDBData Security & Compliance : Understanding of GDPR, HIPAAPerformance Monitoring Tools : AWR, StatsPack, pg_stat_statements, or similarBackup & Recovery : RMAN, pg_dump, Data Guard, or similarBonus Skills (Preferred) :
Experience with data warehousing , ETL pipelines , or data modelingFamiliarity with Agile and DevOps practicesExposure to CI / CD automation for database deploymentsExperience in Python-based data integration frameworks (e.g., SQLAlchemy, Pandas)Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science , Information Technology , or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in database development and administration.Soft Skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilitiesExcellent written and verbal communicationAbility to work independently in a remote, cross-functional environmentStrong documentation and process-oriented mindsetSkills Required
Gdpr, Postgresql, Dynamodb, Hipaa, Pl Sql, Sql, Rman, Aws Rds, Statspack, Mongodb, Awr, Oracle, Python, Data Guard