Senior Database Developer ( Oracle, SQL Server, and PostgreSQL )
Papigen
Posted on: March 03, 2026
Role Overview / Scope Of Work
This position requires a highly motivated and results-driven PostgreSQL Database Developer with extensive experience building scalable, secure, and high-performance database solutions. The role supports a full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) project, focusing on designing, developing, and optimizing back-end database services, large-scale data migration, and complex database architecture. The selected candidate will play a critical role in ensuring data integrity, performance optimization, and seamless migration across heterogeneous database environments.
Key Responsibilities
• Design, develop, and implement large-scale data migration strategies using scripts and specialized data migration/transformation tools across Oracle, SQL Server, and PostgreSQL environments.
• Architect solutions for cross-database data migration, ensuring zero data loss and maintaining referential integrity during complex migrations.
• Develop and maintain PostgreSQL database code including stored procedures, functions, triggers, views, queries, and PL/pgSQL scripts to support business logic and application requirements.
• Analyze existing SQL and PL/pgSQL code for performance bottlenecks and implement optimization strategies (indexing, query rewriting, partitioning).
• Design relational logical data models and corresponding physical schema designs optimized for scalability and performance.
• Implement effective, maintainable database coding practices that establish a robust architectural foundation for enterprise applications.
• Participate actively in Agile/SCRUM teams, contributing to user story refinement, effort estimation, sprint planning, and sprint reviews.
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve data integrity issues, system errors, and user-related database problems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to review requirements, validate solutions, and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Document database designs, migration strategies, code standards, and operational procedures for knowledge transfer and maintenance.
Required Skills & Experience
• 8+ years of hands-on experience working with enterprise databases including Oracle, SQL Server, and PostgreSQL.
• Specialized expertise in data migration for highly complex applications across heterogeneous database platforms.
• Proven experience strategizing and executing large-scale data migrations using custom scripts and industry-standard migration/transformation tools.
• Advanced PostgreSQL development skills: PL/pgSQL stored procedures, functions, triggers, views, query optimization, performance tuning.
• Strong proficiency in relational database design: logical data modeling, physical schema design, normalization/denormalization strategies.
• Demonstrated experience with Agile/SCRUM methodologies and SDLC processes (requirement analysis, estimation, sprint delivery).
• Excellent analytical problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail and data integrity.
• Superior communication skills (speaking, listening, writing) with ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Proactive, self-starting mindset with strong ownership of deliverables and timelines.
• Broad and deep knowledge of PostgreSQL architecture, indexing strategies, backup/recovery, and high-availability configurations.
Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical field.
• Experience with cloud database services (Azure PostgreSQL, AWS RDS PostgreSQL, Google Cloud SQL).
• Familiarity with data migration tools (e.g., Oracle Data Pump, AWS DMS, Azure Database Migration Service).
• Knowledge of ETL/ELT frameworks and modern data pipeline architectures.
• Experience with containerized database deployments (Docker, Kubernetes).
Nice to Have Certifications
• Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate (DP-300)
• PostgreSQL Certified Engineer
• AWS Certified Database – Specialty
Skills: aws,sql,dp-300,google cloud,database,oracle certification program (ocp),postgresql,oracle,azure
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Papigen
https://papigen.com
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