Data Platform & Database Developer / Administrator

Job description:

Position Overview

We are seeking a hands-on Data Platform & Database Developer / Administrator to design, maintain, and optimize databases and data integrations that support business applications, reporting, analytics, and emerging AI technologies.

The ideal candidate has strong SQL, relational database, data integration, and database administration skills, with the ability to improve data quality, system performance, security, and reliability across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

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• Design, develop, maintain, and optimize production databases, data models, and database architecture.
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• Monitor and troubleshoot database performance, reliability, security, and data integrity.
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• Build and maintain data integrations between ERP, warehouse management, ecommerce, and other business systems using APIs, ETL/ELT pipelines, and automated processes.
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• Implement data validation, reconciliation, monitoring, error handling, and backup and recovery procedures.
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• Improve data quality, governance, consistency, and accessibility while reducing duplicate records and manual processes.
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• Modernize legacy databases and develop scalable data solutions to support business applications, reporting, analytics, and AI initiatives.
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• Maintain technical documentation, source control, testing, release management, and recovery procedures.
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• Collaborate with IT leadership, developers, system administrators, and business teams to resolve complex data issues and improve system integration.
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Required Qualifications

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• Strong SQL skills and experience with relational database design and administration.
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• Experience with database development, performance tuning, troubleshooting, and data modeling.
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• Experience building and maintaining data integrations, APIs, ETL/ELT pipelines, or automated data processes.
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• Scripting skills for automation, data movement, and troubleshooting.
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• Knowledge of database security, access controls, data integrity, backup and recovery, and data quality.
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• Familiarity with source control, testing, and release management practices.
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• Strong analytical, problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.
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• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and collaborate across technical and nontechnical teams.
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Education: A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Engineering, or a related field is preferred but not required. Equivalent professional experience will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

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• Experience with ERP, warehouse management systems (WMS), or enterprise data environments.
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• Familiarity with NetSuite, IntraOne, or Celigo.
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• Experience with Microsoft Azure or other cloud-based data services.
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• Knowledge of Power BI and business intelligence reporting.
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• Experience with product information, master data, inventory management, or distribution operations.
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• Background in legacy system modernization, data governance, or scalable integration solutions.
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What Success Looks Like

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• Maintaining secure, reliable, and well-documented databases.
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• Improving data accuracy, consistency, and accessibility across systems.
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• Reducing manual processes, duplicate records, and integration issues.
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• Building scalable data solutions that support business operations, reporting, and future technology initiatives.
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Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an analytical, resourceful data professional who takes ownership of technical solutions and enjoys solving complex problems. They bring a strong foundation in database development and administration, a commitment to data quality and security, and a proactive approach to improving systems, integrations, and operational efficiency.