Database Engineer

Job Description Summary

Many employers promise the chance to make a difference – at GE Vernova, you can change the world. Bringing clean, affordable power to the developing world, decarbonizing the world’s electricity network, helping to build the grid of the future powered by renewable energy … they’re all part of our company’s strategy. If you're passionate about applying your skillset for Energy Transition challenges, as well as motivated by the prospect of shaping the future of energy industry through innovation and new business models, we encourage you to apply. Join us in our journey and make a lasting impact on the world of Energy.

We are seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking and results-driven Database engineer, who will work on designing, implementing, and maintaining database systems that efficiently store and retrieve data. The Database Engineer will collaborate with software and firmware developers and stakeholders to design the database schema and data models. Factors such as data structure, relationships, and indexing to create a robust foundation for the application should be consider. Reporting to Senior Engineering Manager in the GA core organization, the Database engineer will work in close collaboration with GA product lines, R&D teams, and other GA functions.

This role will also be responsible to ensure data remains secure, organized, and accessible to authorized users while optimizing system performance.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Database Engineer Will Be Responsible For

• Capture system level requirements by brainstorming with firmware developers and configuration tool development team.
• Identify the scope of the work, provide an initial estimate and justify the estimate with facts
• Demonstrate the understanding of Agile software development lifecycle and able to distinguish the core inputs and outputs in each cycle.
• Engage in technical discussions; participate in technical designs and present technical ideas through white boarding.
• Work closely with your peers and keep engaging in a fast pace technical design and development team.
• Execute in a fast-paced delivery mode and focus on delivering tasks to meet the product release goal.
• Maintain code quality through best practices, unit testing and code quality automation
• Be an expert in writing code that meets standards and delivers the desired functionality using the technology selected for the project.
• Perform day-to-day activities using Git, Confluence, Jira and Jenkins.
  
  

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science.
• Minimum 3 years of software development.
• Comprehensive knowledge and hands-on experience with popular database management systems such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, and NoSQL databases like MongoDB.
• Able to share ideas and work well in a team environment, proactive approach to tasks displaying initiative.
• Flexible and adaptable; open to change and modification of tasks, working in multi-tasking environment.
  
  

Desired Characteristics

• Proficient in Database Design and Architecture.
• Strong Proficient in multiple databases (RDBMS, NOSQL, TSDB, Columnar Database)
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Database.
• Skilled in creating complex queries, forms and outputs using MS Access.
• Ability to write and debug VBA code for automating tasks and building applications.
• Strong knowledge of Object-Oriented Analysis and Design, and Software Design Patterns.
• Must have proficiency with C#, LINQ, .NET in a professional setting.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive and open approach to conflict resolution.
• Strong organizational skills, self-motivated, and self-directed.
  
  

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No