Associate Engineer, Data Platforms

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Octapharma Plasma offers professional opportunities that make a meaningful difference. We enhance the lives of patients who need our life-saving medicines. We reward the donors who provide the plasma we collect to make them. And we inspire growth and development in the teams at our donation centers, offices, and labs. We invite you to do the same in this role:

Associate Engineer, Data Platforms

This Is What You’ll Do: 

Database Deployments and Implementations: 

• Under the direction of more senior Data Platform Engineers, install and implement the data platforms and databases those more senior team members have engineered and architected.

Performance Optimization & Tuning: 

• Monitor and analyze database performance metrics to identify and resolve bottlenecks proactively.
• Monitor and help implement indexing strategies, partitioning, and query tuning for optimal performance.
• Recommend enhancements to Data Platform Engineers based on triage and troubleshooting work.

Development & Data Integration: 

• Triage tickets submitted for data warehouses for business intelligence reporting.
• Implement and troubleshoot scripts for database maintenance, deployments, and data migration.
• Assist Data Engineers and other data consumers with data platform best practices.

Database Security & Compliance: 

• Implement robust security practices, including role-based access controls, data encryption, and auditing.
• Help ensure compliance with data protection regulations such as GDPR and CCPA.
• Assist with remediation of database vulnerabilities, patching and updating data plaftorms.

System Monitoring & Disaster Recovery: 

• Use monitoring tools to ensure database uptime and reliability.
• Assist with backup and disaster recovery plans, ensuring rapid recovery in the event of a failure.
• Assist with failover and high-availability strategies.

Collaboration & Documentation: 

• Help maintain detailed documentation for database architectures, processes, and workflows.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements for database solutions that meet business objectives.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement: 

• Research and propose innovative solutions for database optimization and modernization.
• Actively participate in code reviews, design discussions, and process improvement initiatives.
• Stay updated on the latest trends in database engineering and adopt tools and techniques to enhance productivity.

On-Call Support: 

• Participate in on-call rotations to provide support for critical database systems and ensure 24/7 availability.

This Is What It Takes:

• Knowledge of Oracle (Linux platform) and SQL Server (Windows platform).
• Proficiency in T-SQL, PL/SQL, and scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell for automation.
• Experience with tools like TOAD, Oracle Enterprise Manager, and SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS).
• Strong understanding of ETL processes and tools such as SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS).
• Familiarity with containerized database solutions and cloud-based platforms (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL, or Oracle Cloud).
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience in Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server database development and engineering.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Position works in-office at the Corporate location
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time
• Ability to use a computer and other office equipment
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 20 pounds
• Ability to reach, bend, and stoop as necessary
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to focus and concentrate on tasks for extended periods
• Ability to navigate the office environment safely, including stairs and elevators if applicable
• Ability to travel up to 25% via airplane or vehicle

Ability to use assistive devices if needed for mobility or communication

Do Satisfying Work. Earn Real Rewards and Benefits.

We’re widely known and respected for our benefits and for leadership that is supportive and hands-on.

• Formal training
• Outstanding plans for medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Wellness program
• 401 (k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Company-paid holidays
• Personal time

More About Octapharma Plasma, Inc.

With donation centers and team members throughout the U.S., Octapharma Plasma, Inc. collects plasma to create life-saving medicines for patients worldwide. We are growing at an impressive pace, and so is the positive impact of our work. Our community relies on teamwork, compassion, and expertise to get things done the right way, while making a meaningful difference in the lives we touch.

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OUTSTANDING IMPACT.