Database Developer

Dalhousie University


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Place Data

Place Title Database Developer
Division/Unit Biology
Analysis Challenge Ocean Monitoring Community
Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Posting Quantity GP97-23
Worker Group Grant-Paid
Place Sort Time period
Period of Contract (if relevant) 1 yr, with risk of renewal
Employment Sort Full Time
Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 1.0
Wage $60,000 – $70,000 each year (37.5 hours per week)
In regards to the Group The Ocean Monitoring Community (OTN, http://oceantrackingnetwork.org/) is a world marine and freshwater monitoring platform that focuses on monitoring the actions of aquatic animals within the context of ocean circumstances and local weather change. Established in 2008, OTN is one among 19 Nationwide Analysis Services supported by the Main Science Initiatives (MSI) program of the Canada Basis for Innovation (CFI).
Job Abstract Reporting to the Database Supervisor, and beneath the steering of the Director of Knowledge Operations, the Database Developer will play a lead function in increasing the OTN knowledge system to simply accept satellite tv for pc telemetry knowledge. The Database Developer is answerable for creating and sustaining knowledge constructions and knowledge ingestion processes purpose-built for satellite tv for pc knowledge. The Database Developer serves as an envoy for OTN and is anticipated to community and interface with companions across the globe.
Key Tasks
  • Design, implement, and lengthen OTN’s database to accommodate new advances in satellite tv for pc telemetry and different complementary knowledge merchandise.
  • Establish and execute enhancements to database processes, similar to designing, implementing, and sustaining knowledge loading processes for the OTN knowledge system.
  • Carry out knowledge processing, loading, and high quality management workflows, and resolve technical points.
  • Design, develop, and preserve knowledge high quality procedures to guarantee accuracy, integrity, and safety of the information. Tailor procedures in line with finest practices for satellite tv for pc knowledge.
  • Design, generate, and automate the creation of database merchandise, together with end-product growth from knowledge.
  • Lead and/or help with workshop supply and growth to coach community customers, together with node managers, college students, and early profession researchers.
Observe The profitable applicant shall be eligible for hybrid work (mixture of in-person work on campus and distant work) as agreed by all events primarily based on operational necessities and college pointers.
Required {Qualifications}
  • Undergraduate diploma in pc science, informatics, marine biology, oceanography, or associated subject with a minimal of three years’ expertise in knowledge methods, knowledge administration, and data know-how.
  • Sturdy familiarity with enterprise relational knowledge methods (PostgreSQL most well-liked), with expertise in database design and optimization of knowledge methods.
  • Expert with Linux administration and shell scripting.
  • Sturdy programming abilities in Python or related language, with direct expertise with knowledge manipulation and interplay with RDBs, knowledge evaluation, and knowledge visualization methods.
  • Demonstrated expertise working with human-generated knowledge and performing high quality management measures.
  • Capability to work in a deadline-driven, high-volume surroundings, with excessive consideration to element.
  • Sturdy communication abilities with the power to work successfully as a person and as a part of a collaborative group.
Property
  • Expertise in biology or organic knowledge methods.
  • Expertise with geospatial knowledge.
  • Fluency in extra languages, similar to French or Spanish.
Further Data Dalhousie College helps a wholesome and balanced way of life. Our whole compensation bundle features a voluntary RRSP, well being and dental plans and an worker and household help program.
Software Consideration We thank all candidates for his or her curiosity, nonetheless, solely candidates chosen for an interview shall be contacted.
Range Assertion Dalhousie College commits to reaching inclusive excellence by way of regularly championing fairness, range, inclusion, and accessibility. The college encourages purposes from Indigenous individuals (particularly Mi’kmaq), individuals of Black/African descent (particularly African Nova Scotians), and members of different racialized teams, individuals with disabilities, girls, individuals figuring out as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the range of our group. For extra data, please go to www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity .

Posting Element Data

Variety of Vacancies 1
Open Date 12/11/2023
Shut Date 01/12/2024
Open Till Crammed No
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