What the work is
Design strategies for enterprise databases, data warehouse systems, and multidimensional networks. Set standards for database operations, programming, query processes, and security. Model, design, and construct large relational databases or data warehouses. Create and optimize data models for warehouse infrastructure and workflow. Integrate new systems with existing warehouse structure and refine system performance and functionality.
On a typical day
- Provide technical support to junior staff or clients.
- Set up database clusters, backup, or recovery processes.
- Identify, evaluate and recommend hardware or software technologies to achieve desired database performance.
- Plan and install upgrades of database management system software to enhance database performance.
- Identify and correct deviations from database development standards.
- Document and communicate database schemas, using accepted notations.