Database Developer at Virtual Company
Richmond, VA 23233
About the Job
Job Description:
We are seeking a skilled Database Developer to design, implement, and maintain our database systems. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the performance, security, and reliability of our databases while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet business needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and develop database schemas, tables, and relationships.
- Write efficient SQL queries and stored procedures for data manipulation and retrieval.
- Optimize database performance through indexing and query tuning.
- Implement data security measures and backup/recovery strategies.
- Collaborate with software developers to integrate database solutions into applications.
- Conduct regular database maintenance and monitoring for performance improvements.
- Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues.
- Document database designs, procedures, and best practices.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Proven experience as a Database Developer or similar role.
- Strong knowledge of database management systems (e.g., MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle).
- Proficiency in SQL and familiarity with PL/SQL or T-SQL.
- Understanding of database design principles and normalization.
- Experience with data modeling tools and database administration tasks.
- Familiarity with ETL processes and data warehousing concepts is a plus.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).
- Knowledge of cloud database solutions (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database).
- Familiarity with programming languages such as Python, Java, or C#.
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
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- Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
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Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.