Database Developer - Wyoming Natural Diversity Database
Database Developer - Wyoming Natural Diversity Database
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The University of Wyoming is delighted to receive your interest in our vacant position! We strive to connect with qualified and uniquely talented individuals to join our campus community. We would love to hear how your experiences translate to this position the Universitys Mission Vision and Values and encourage you to submit an application today.
JOB TITLE:
Database Developer Wyoming Natural Diversity Database
JOB PURPOSE:
Responsible for managing optimizing and enhancing the functionality of the departments central database. This includes developing procedures workflows and automation to improve database performance and ensure efficient interactions for both internal and external stakeholders.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design test and implement updates to database structures procedures and functions. Develop and enhance automation for recurring database tasks streamline deployment workflows to improve operational efficiency.
- Establish and maintain database standards through documented workflows to ensure the quality reliability and consistency of data services. Manage quality control mechanisms such as triggers and constraints to maintain data integrity.
- Assess and address database security privacy and integrity concerns. Develop and implement testing protocols to ensure compliance with established security and data management standards.
- Diagnose troubleshoot and resolve database errors performance bottlenecks and related issues in a timely and efficient manner.
- Research identify and recommend emerging database technologies to improve performance scalability and system capabilities.
- Support the generation and management of external funding opportunities as needed.
- Collaborate with team members on database tasks and data services. Manage and maintain cloudbased database servers including provisioning deployment and routine maintenance.
- Actively contribute to departmental processes management routines and team meetings to align database operations with organizational goals.
SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:
- Evaluate and recommend resources technologies or process improvements to enhance systems equipment or personnel capabilities. Stay informed of emerging trends and advancements in database technology.
- Participate in special projects and initiatives as assigned supporting departmental goals and priorities.
COMPETENCIES:
- Individual Leadership
- Integrity
- Quantity of Work
- Formal Presentation Skills
- Innovation
- Collaboration
REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY:
This position is eligible for remote work and/or a flexible work schedule.
The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States as sponsorship for work authorization or work visas is not available for this position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Bachelors degree in Computer Science or a related field
EXPERIENCE: 3 years workrelated experience
LICENSURES CERTIFICATIONS REGISTRATIONS OR OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid drivers license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the University Vehicle Use Policy.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 25 years of professional experience in database development
- Experience developing ETL pipelines for production databases
- Utility with generalpurpose scripting languages such as Python
- Experience with PostgreSQL/ PostGIS
- Familiarity with working within Agile framework
- Experience using and managing biological data
- Experience with tools for database versioning and tools for source control
- Familiarity with opensource software and technology
- Experience with geospatial data including desktop GIS software geodatabase and technology for publishing web mapping services
- Experience with Bitbucket/GitHub or other code repositories
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter resume or C.V. and contact information for four workrelated references.
This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 3/5/2025 will receive full consideration.
HIRING STATEMENT:
UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer (UW Reg 41. The University does not discriminate in employment or personnel practices on the basis of race gender religion color national origin disability age protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity genetic information creed ancestry political belief pregnancy or any other protected category or participation in any protected activity. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position please callor email
ABOUT LARAMIE:
The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie a town of 30000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university helping to make it a leader in academics research and outreach. The university has stateoftheart facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.
Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorados Front Range a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver Boulder and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region please visit http://visitlaramie/.
Employment Type
Full-Time
