Senior Data Engineer (SQL DBA)

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Responsibilities

• ▹Manage and optimize databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Oracle) for performance, security, and availability
• ▹Design and maintain database schemas, indexes, and partitions to support scalability and efficiency
• ▹Perform database monitoring, backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning
• ▹Implement security best practices, including access control, encryption, and auditing
• ▹Troubleshoot database performance issues and optimize query performance
• ▹Ensure compliance with data governance, security policies, and industry standards
• ▹Participate in daily standups, prioritize tasks, and ensure alignment with business needs
• ▹Translate business requirements into actionable data engineering tasks
• ▹Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that Power BI and data solutions meet business objectives
• ▹Mentor team members and drive best practices in data management and reporting

Requirements

• ▹Strong SQL database administration expertise (performance tuning, security, backup/recovery)
• ▹Excellent communication and leadership skills to work with both technical and non-technical teams
• ▹Ability to prioritize and manage a team's workload while driving business objectives
• ▹Problem-solving mindset with a strong attention to detail
• ▹Strong hands-on experience with modern AI models and developer tooling to improve software delivery speed and quality
• ▹Ability to use AI effectively for SQL performance tuning, database reliability validation, migration planning, and operational runbook automation
• ▹Experience applying AI to testing workflows, including test scenario generation, regression coverage expansion, and edge-case identification
• ▹Proven ability to create practical automation that reduces manual effort while maintaining quality, security, and auditability
• ▹Comfortable evaluating AI output quality, selecting the right model/tool for the task, and using secure patterns for sensitive data
• ▹Track record of measurable efficiency gains (faster cycle times, improved stability, reduced operational toil, or better delivery predictability)

Soft skills

About the company

M3 USA is at the forefront of healthcare innovation, offering digital solutions across healthcare, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, and more since 2000. M3 Global Research, part of M3 Inc., provides comprehensive market research recruitment and support services with relationships in more than 70 countries. M3 Global Research maintains ISO 20252 and 27001 certifications.