
Database Sr.Software Engineer, DD&T, Chengdu
Chengdu, SichuanAt Takeda, we are guided by our purpose of creating better health for people and a brighter future for the world. Every corporate function plays a role in making sure we — as a Takeda team — can discover and deliver life-transforming treatments, guided by our commitment to patients, our people and the planet.
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Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with others in deveelopment and data team to deliver end to end digital and data solutions
- Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of data infrastructure and pipelines
- Design, configure, and maintain comprehensive database monitoring solutions to promptly identify and resolve issues
- Ensure adherence to data management principles, including data quality, governance, and security.
- Utilize platforms like MySQL, MS SQL, AWS (S3, Redshift etc.), & Informatica for data processing and storage solutions.
- Apply software engineering best practices, including DevOps, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and testing automation, to streamline workflows.
- Design scalable and robust data architectures aligned with business needs.
- Collaborate with development team and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure the seamless integration of data systems.
- Monitor and optimize system and database performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
- Plan and manage database upgrades, migrations, and patching activities
- Optimize database performance through tuning and query optimization
- Provide expertise and support for database-related incidents and service requests
- Conduct regular audits to ensure database compliance with organizational standards and regulatory requirements
Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related fields.
- 4 + years of experience in data management, with a strong understanding of technologies like MYSQL, MS SQL, AWS (S3, Redshift etc.), and Informatica.
- Expertise in software engineering best practices such as IaC, DevOps pipelines, and comprehensive testing methods.
- Experience in system design and architecture, including distributed systems and integration patterns.
- Proficiency in PL/SQL scripting and database programming
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong expertise in data integration, data modeling, and modern database technologies (Graph, SQL, No-SQL) and AWS cloud technologies
- Extensive experience in DBA, schema design & dimensional modeling, and SQL optimization.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Strong knowledge of performance tuning, query optimization, and database security
- Expertise in backup and recovery methodologies
Preferred Skills:
- Certifications in AWS, DevOps, Data Engineering, or related technologies.
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools.
- Knowledge of modern data governance frameworks and strategies.
Locations
CHN – Chengdu - CommercialWorker Type
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- Collaborative
- Strategic
- Insightful
- Results driven
- Goal-oriented
- Achiever
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