National MI has been named one of Silicon Valley’s top 10 Best Places to Work for 2015, and ranked #1 in HousingWire’s fastest growing companies of 2015 (HW Fast50). National MI is looking for a motivated individual that wants to grow with a team – and a company – that is nimble, dynamic, and at the leading edge of technology. 
 
The Database Developer is primarily focused on the design and evolution of our data schema, streamlining data operations, tuning the database for peak performance, and developing and maintaining database scripts. The position will develop robust database scripts that support needed database model/data changes, as well as ensure scripts will execute successfully in different software life cycle environments. The position will also identify performance improvements for various database changes proposed by the software development staff, and will work closely with operational staff to make sure that database changes are applied correctly and help with verifying and resolving database issues.


Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Design and develop SQL database scripts.  
• Develop processes to manage database DDL & DML changes.
• Design and deploy data table structures, forms, reports, and queries.
• Produce ad-hoc queries and develop reports to support business needs.
• Mentor development staff on database changes.
• Review database change requests by development and operational staff.
• Provide support in resolving database issues in various software life cycle environments.
• Work closely with software development engineers, QA testers and cross-functional teams to build robust database changes.
• Identify and determine solutions to obstacles during the major release or patch deployments.
• Own and drive database development best practices, procedures and standards and apply to the development process.
• Participate in the research and evaluation of new/additional software tools to assist database development.
• Communicate issues and concerns to appropriate parties based on analysis and defects.
• Provide ad hoc assistance as needed.

 
Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, MIS a related IT field, or equivalent work experience. 
• Industry certifications related to this position a plus.
• Minimum of five years of relational database development experience. 
• Proficient in database development for Oracle or MySQL or equivalent database.
• Must have advanced knowledge of SQL scripting and execution.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with data migration that support database DDL changes.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills (defect analysis and reporting).
• 2 years of Database tuning experience.
• Must be conversant with modern relational database development tools and practices.
• Experience with agile development processes in startup companies is strongly preferred.
• Ability to support and work in a diverse team environment.
• Strong written and communication skills; ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and effectively.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, priorities, and responsibilities in a dynamic environment.
• Experience working with senior management, vendor partners, and external expert consultants.
• Ability to work under pressure, on multiple assignments, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to conduct meetings, evaluate issues, provide solutions, and drive aggressive timelines.
• PC and desktop applications competency (e.g., Microsoft Office, email, etc.).
• Good time management skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines.

 
 
 
National MI is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. We value and actively seek to recruit, develop, and retain individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences reflecting the full diversity of the communities that we serve.  It is the policy of the National MI to comply with all applicable laws concerning the employment of persons with disabilities.