As a Senior Database Developer at SKO Systems, you will serve as a subject matter expert in database architecture, performance optimization, and backend integration across SKO SaaS platforms. You will be responsible for designing efficient and scalable data systems, leading SQL development efforts, ensuring high availability and data integrity, and contributing to backend development in full-stack environments. Additionally, you will participate in strategic technical decisions, mentor junior developers, and collaborate with DevOps and Product teams to ensure high-quality database solutions that meet business objectives.

Essential Functions / Deliverables

Database Architecture, Design & Development:

Design relational and distributed database schemas for\ scalability, performance, and normalisation.
Develop and maintain SQL queries, PL\/SQL packages, stored\ procedures, views, triggers, and functions.
Define and enforce data modelling standards.
S upport both OLTP and OLAP environments.

Performance Tuning & Optimization:

Perform advanced query tuning, indexing strategies, and\ plan analysis
Identify and resolve bottlenecks and slow queries
Optimize large\-volume transactions and reporting\ performance across databases
Automate monitoring and alerting of performance issues

Database Administration and Environment Management:

Manage deployments, patches, backups, restores, and\ upgrades of Oracle\/MySQL environments
Implement high\-availability and failover solutions
Ensure data security, access controls, and audit\ readiness
Design strategies for replication and data migration

Backend and Full\-Stack Integration:

Work with backend developers (Python, Java) to\ integrate database logic into applications
Design and consume RESTful APIs to facilitate secure\ data exchange
Participate in full\-stack development with occasional\ involvement in frontend tasks (HTML/CSS/JS)
.NET Framework, .NET CORE

Cross\-functional Collaboration:

Collaborate with QA, DevOps, Product Managers, and UX\ teams
Translate business requirements into technical\ specifications
Participate in agile ceremonies such as sprint\ planning, retrospectives, and demos
Represent database engineering in cross\-departmental\ forums

Documentation, Standards & Governance:

Create and maintain technical documentation, ER\ diagrams, SOPs, and version history
Promote database best practices, naming conventions,\ and change control policies
Contribute to SKO internal knowledge base and\ technical wiki

Cloud Data Strategy & BI Tool Integration:

Recommend and prototype cloud\-native DB solutions\ (e.g., AWS RDS, GCP Cloud SQL)
Explore integration with BI\/reporting platforms such as\ SSRS, Power BI, Metabase
Develop ETL\/ELT data pipelines as required for\ analytics initiatives

Mentoring & Continuous Improvement:

Guide junior team members and perform code reviews
Identify skills gaps and propose internal training sessions
Lead database-focused proof\-of\-concept (PoC) initiatives and tech evaluations
Linux Environment & Shell Scripting

Cloud & BI Tool Experience (Bonus Skills)

Requirements

Education : Bachelors degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field
Certifications (Preferred): : Certifications in Oracle / MySQL / AWS / GCP
Required Professional Experience : 8-10+ years of hands\-on database development\ experience in enterprise or product\-based environments
Proven track record working on complex SQL systems,\ backend integrations, and performance tuning
Technical/Computer Skills :
Database Platforms: Oracle, MySQL
Languages: SQL, PL\/SQL, Python, Java, JavaScript
Frameworks\/Tools: Oracle Apex, REST APIs, SSRS\/SSIS,\ Shell Scripting
Operating Systems: Windows, Linux (preferred)
Other Skills:
Query optimization
ER modelling
Backup & recovery solutions
Source control (Git)
Agile development tools (ADO, Confluence)
Professional competencies:
Deep expertise in relational database theory, design, and architecture
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment
Clear communication and\ documentation skills
Capability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong sense of ownership and accountability
Willingness to contribute to the companys product growth and development culture
Strong leadership skills

Preferred work exposure

Experience with cloud platforms: AWS, GCP
Familiarity with reporting and integration tools:\ SSRS, SSIS, SSAS
Exposure to enterprise\-level applications with\ high\-volume data handling
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Senior Database Developer

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