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Job Overview:
We are currently seeking a Senior Database Engineer to join our team of more than a hundred software engineers designers project managers and software specialists that are smart creative and excited by what they do.
Some of our groundbreaking work includes:
- Advanced algorithms for computeradaptive testing
- Highly scaled and high performance distributed systems
- Learning management systems
- User interfaces that are universally accessible to all
- Innovative AI based scoring
The Senior Database Developer will be responsible for the design development and review of all database development activities to include implementation of new data schema fields or data values; Employing best database development knowledge to address performance scalability and efficiency issues with high transaction volume systems; configuring and testing new database features for new releases. Will be a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and responsible for providing leadership in Database architecture and design to all cross functions in the department.
Job Responsibilities:
- Develop state of the art database solutions to meet the stringent performance scalability and integrity needs of high transaction systems
- Design database schema based on data modeling of business requirements and entities
- Development work will involve writing stored procedures functions views triggers constraints etc.
- Create deployment and rollback scripts for all database objects manually or autogenerated
- Analyze access patterns and propose the best combination of indexes constraints foreign keys and queries
- Troubleshoot performance problems and propose short term fixes and long term solutions
- Work with Architects and lead developers in the future evolution of the data layer researching options and developing prototypes before eventual introduction into the tech stack
Job Requirements:
- B.S. in Computer Science (or related field) and 10 years related experience or M.S. Degree and 3yrs of experience.
- 6 years of handson SQL Server development experience
- Expert knowledge of all aspects of SQL Server including the ability to write and deploy effective triggers stored procedures and user defined functions
- Expert understanding of SQL Server concurrency features transactions and locking; Excellent data modeling and schema design skills including normalization and denormalization
- Thorough understanding of best practices for database maintenance including index and file management backups failure recovery database defragmentation documentation; Ability to analyze disk space requirements and hardware utilization automate error notification
- Basic SQL Server administration skills such as backups restores taking and reverting snapshots user/role security access permissions etc.
Why Work With Us
When you work with Cambium Assessment youll be helping to design and build inspiring solutions that make a real impact on the online testing industry as well as the educators and students we support.
Our systems are highly scaled and mission critical serving over a third of all students in grades 38 in the United States.
Our web applications are highly interactive and universally accessible.
Our machine scoring methods are driven by artificial intelligence allowing computers to perform such complex operations as grading essays with more accuracy than humans.
Our processes use intensive algorithmic computing allowing a customized experience for each student as the exam adapts realtime based upon answers given.
In the 2024 school year we delivered more than 126 million online tests and successfully supported peak testing volumes exceeding 1.5 million simultaneous test takers. We have the most advanced features of any online testing system and we continue to push boundaries to improve student performance measurement and enabling educators with actionable insights to drive better overall educational outcomes for our students. To learn more about our organization and the exciting work we do visit www.cambiumassessment.
Our Remote First approach gives employees the flexibility and trust they need to effectively balance work with life. It creates a culture in which all employees are valued and where success is measured in results. It allows us to work collaboratively inclusively and for greater positive impact regardless of our individual locations.
If you will be working remotely either occasionally or on a permanent basis you must have a reliable internet connection through a cable or fiberoptic broadband service with minimum speeds of 10 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.
The successful candidate will be expected to actively participate in videobased interviews during the recruiting process and ongoing virtual meetings with their camera on as part of their role.
As part of our RemoteFirst benefits Cambium offers reimbursement to help cover the cost of setting up your home or remote office.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
We are dedicated to fostering a culture that celebrates unique backgrounds ideas and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race color age religion sex (including pregnancy gender gender identity/expression or sexual orientation) national origin protected veteran status disability or genetic information (including family medical history).
We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request an accommodation during the recruiting process please contact .
Employment Type
Full-Time
