Data Base Engineer

Job Description

About the Role:

As a Database Engineer, you will be part of a dynamic team supporting the Tax Information Reporting Suite and Core Services data processing. In this role, you will design and optimize database solutions that power critical business applications. You’ll work on data modeling, query optimization, performance tuning, and cross‑platform database development across RDBMS and NoSQL databases.

You will collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams to support application development, database deployments, and production troubleshooting. This role offers an excellent opportunity to deepen your expertise in database engineering, learn industry best practices, and build scalable, high‑performance data solutions in a fast‑paced environment.

What You Will Be Doing

• Design, develop, and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, and database objects across major RDBMS platforms (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server, etc.).
• Build and optimize SQL queries, data access layers, and backend processing workflows.
• Investigate and resolve production issues, perform root cause analysis and implement long term fixes.
• Develop, enhance, and maintain backend services within the TIRS platform.
• Perform data modeling, schema design, normalization, and indexing to support application requirements and improve performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database performance issues, query bottlenecks, and data integrity problems.
• Work with Development teams to support database changes, deployments, and version control in development and production environments.
• Utilize Unix/Linux commands for file handling, automation, logs, and running database tools/scripts.
• Support integration efforts, automation initiatives, and backend performance improvements.
• Follow coding standards, documentation practices, and contribute to continuous improvement activities.
  
  

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Strong expertise in SQL with the ability to write, optimize, and troubleshoot complex queries, stored procedures, functions, and database objects.
• Hands-on experience with major RDBMS platforms such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, and SQL Server.
• Solid understanding of data modeling, normalization, schema design, and indexing strategies to support scalable and high‑performance applications.
• Experience diagnosing and resolving database performance issues, including query tuning and troubleshooting bottlenecks.
• Familiarity with working alongside development teams to support database changes, deployments, and version control processes across environments.
• Proficiency with Unix/Linux commands for file handling, automation, log analysis, and executing database scripts/tools.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a proactive approach to learning new technologies and tools.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within cross‑functional teams and contribute to a positive, growth‑driven work culture.
• Self‑motivated, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, and database objects across major RDBMS platforms (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server, etc.).
• Build and optimize SQL queries, data access layers, and backend processing workflows.
• Investigate and resolve production issues, perform root cause analysis and implement long term fixes.
• Develop, enhance, and maintain backend services within the TIRS platform.
• Perform data modeling, schema design, normalization, and indexing to support application requirements and improve performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database performance issues, query bottlenecks, and data integrity problems.
• Work with Development teams to support database changes, deployments, and version control in development and production environments.
• Utilize Unix/Linux commands for file handling, automation, logs, and running database tools/scripts.
• Support integration efforts, automation initiatives, and backend performance improvements.
• Follow coding standards, documentation practices, and contribute to continuous improvement activities.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  
  

About Us

At Zensar, we’re “experience-led everything”. We are committed to conceptualizing, designing, engineering, marketing, and managing digital solutions and experiences for over 130 leading enterprises. We are a company driven by a bold purpose: Together, we shape experiences for better futures. Whether for our clients, our people, or the world around us, this belief powers everything we do. At the heart of our culture is ONE with Client - a set of four core values that reflect who we are and how we work: One Zensar, Nurturing, Empowering, and Client Focus.

Part of the $4.8 billion RPG Group, we’re a community of 10,000+ innovators across 30+ global locations, including Milpitas, Seattle, Princeton, Cape Town, London, Zurich, Singapore, and Mexico City. Explore Life at Zensar and join us to Grow. Own. Achieve. Learn. to be the best version of yourself.

We believe the best work happens when individuality is celebrated, growth is encouraged, and well-being is prioritized. We are an equal employment opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veteran status.