
Senior Database Engineer | Scalable Database Systems
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Scalable Database Architecture & System Design
Design of a robust, scalable database architecture tailored to your application’s workload and growth requirements. This deliverable focuses on reliability, performance, and long-term maintainability. Includes: Database technology selection (PostgreSQL, MySQL, NoSQL, etc.) Schema and data model design Read/write scaling strategies Indexing and partitioning strategy High-availability and replication planning
Production-Ready Database Development & Implementation
Implementation of a secure, optimized, and production-ready database system integrated with your application or platform. Includes: Database schema creation and migrations Query optimization and performance tuning API-ready data access patterns Secure role-based access control Transaction and consistency management
Data Engineering & ETL/ELT Pipelines
Design and development of automated data pipelines to ingest, transform, and store data reliably at scale. Includes: ETL/ELT pipeline design and implementation Data validation and transformation logic Scheduling and orchestration Monitoring, logging, and error handling Integration with analytics and reporting tools
Database Performance Optimization & Scaling
Audit and optimization of existing database systems to improve speed, reliability, and scalability under real production load. Includes: Query profiling and bottleneck analysis Indexing and caching strategies Schema refactoring Load testing and capacity planning Performance benchmarking and reporting
Data Migration & Modernization
Safe and efficient migration of databases from legacy systems to modern, scalable infrastructure with minimal downtime. Includes: Migration planning and risk assessment Data integrity validation Zero or low-downtime migration execution Post-migration performance tuning Documentation and rollback strategy
Analytics-Ready Data Models & Warehousing
Design of analytics-friendly data models and warehouse structures to support business intelligence and reporting. Includes: Dimensional modeling (star / snowflake schemas) OLAP-ready datasets Data aggregation and optimization Integration with BI tools Performance tuning for analytical queries
Database Security, Backups & Reliability
Implementation of database security and reliability best practices to protect critical business data. Includes: Access control and permission management Encryption at rest and in transit Automated backups and restore testing Disaster recovery planning Monitoring and alerting setup
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