Manages the administration of an organization's database.
Analyzes the organization's database needs and develops a long-term strategy for data storage. Establishes policies and procedures related to data security and integrity and monitors and limits database access as needed. Oversees the design, maintenance and implementation of the systems that manage an internal database.
| Job Title | Job Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Database Engineer, Entry | The Database Engineer, Entry monitors the performance, scalability and security. Assists in the planning and engineering of an organization's databases. Being a Database Engineer, Entry requires comprehensive knowledge of database technologies, along with solid coding and computer system skills. Evaluates existing database design to determine necessary updates and integration requirements of new design, and to ensure final solutions meet organizational needs. In addition, Database Engineer, Entry typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Being a Database Engineer, Entry works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. Working as a Database Engineer, Entry typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. |
| 2 | Database Engineer, Lead/Expert | The Database Engineer, Lead/Expert designs, codes, tests, debugs, and documents complex databases at the highest levels of complexity. Develops or modifies procedures to solve complex database design problems, including performance, scalability, security and integration issues. Being a Database Engineer, Lead/Expert typically requires a bachelor's degree. Has full technical knowledge of all phases of database engineering. In addition, Database Engineer, Lead/Expert typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Being a Database Engineer, Lead/Expert works on advanced, complex technical projects or business issues requiring state of the art technical or industry knowledge. Works autonomously. Goals are generally communicated in solution or project goal terms. May provide a leadership role for the work group through knowledge in the area of specialization. Working as a Database Engineer, Lead/Expert typically requires 10+ years of related experience. |
| 3 | Database Engineer, Specialist | The Database Engineer, Specialist designs, codes, tests, debugs, and documents complex databases. Develops or modifies procedures to solve complex database design problems, including performance, scalability, security and integration issues. Being a Database Engineer, Specialist requires comprehensive knowledge of database technologies, along with solid coding and computer system skills. Competent to work at the highest technical level of all phases of database engineering activities. In addition, Database Engineer, Specialist typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Database Engineer, Specialist is a specialist on complex technical and business matters. Work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group. Working as a Database Engineer, Specialist typically requires 7+ years of related experience. |
| 4 | Database Engineer, Intermediate | The Database Engineer, Intermediate assists with the implementation and design of the databases. Assists in the planning and engineering of an organization's databases. Being a Database Engineer, Intermediate evaluates existing database design to determine necessary updates and integration requirements of new design, and to ensure final solutions meet organizational needs. Monitors the performance, scalability and security. In addition, Database Engineer, Intermediate requires comprehensive knowledge of database technologies, along with solid coding and computer system skills. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Being a Database Engineer, Intermediate gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Working as a Database Engineer, Intermediate typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. |
| 5 | Big Data Analytics Manager | The Big Data Analytics Manager oversees the interpretation of results from multiple sources using a variety of techniques, ranging from simple data aggregation via statistical analysis to complex data mining. Manages the daily activities of the team responsible for identifying business trends and problems through big data analysis. Being a Big Data Analytics Manager may require extensive knowledge of big data tools like Hadoop, Hbase, Hive, Zookeeper, etc. Requires a bachelor's degree in related area. Manages the design and implementation of big data solutions for the organization. In addition, Big Data Analytics Manager typically reports to senior management. The Big Data Analytics Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Working as a Big Data Analytics Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. |
| Skills | Proficiency Level |
|---|---|
| Business Acumen | Level 2 |
| Budgeting | Level 2 |
| Planning and Organizing | Level 3 |