Database Developer
Build powerful databases using specialised software programming languages.
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- What's it like to be a Database Developer?
- How to become a Database Developer
- Latest Database Developer jobs
- Top skills and experience for Database Developers
- Database Developer role reviews
What's it like to be a Database Developer?
A Database Developer is a Software Developer who specialises in the design and implementation of computer databases. They commonly use programming languages like C, Node, PHP, Python, SQL and Ruby to build or manage a database.
Tasks and duties
- Designing database systems.
- Creating and updating database documentation.
- Gathering project requirements by liaising with stakeholders.
- Analysing project requirements and designing solutions and features.
- Using computer software and hardware to write and modify programming code.
- Modifying and documenting the program code to correct errors.
- Testing code for bugs and implementing improvements and fixes.
- Solving problems using logic and methodical testing processes.
- Developing testing and validation processes.
- Deploying code to the live environment.
How to become a Database Developer
It is possible to work as a Database Developer without formal qualifications, but employers may prefer candidates with qualifications in the field of computer science. You will need to be able to demonstrate your technical competencies to an employer.
- Complete a qualification in computer science with a focus on software development. This could be a certificate, diploma or a bachelor degree.
- Consider completing further qualifications focussing on one or more relevant programming languages.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Database Developer employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Microsoft SQL Server
Stored Procedures
SQL Query Language
T-SQL
Database Development
Pl/SQL
Programming Languages
C#.NET Microsoft Programming Language
Database Design
Oracle Database
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Latest Database Developer reviews
Aug 2019
Database developer is fantastic job I enjoy alot and forgot everything when I am coding
Reviewer's QualificationMaster of Information Technology
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationTransaction analysis
The good thingsAs a database developer we work on different field from where we get data. Those data came from bank account transaction, hospital medical data, work log/order, financial transactions, credit card tra...
The challengesNeed to upgrade skills based on market trend to update yourself.
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