Sr. Engineer (Database)-23303 Job in Chicago 60606, Illinois Us
NAVTEQ is the leading global provider of maps, traffic and places data enabling navigation, location-based services and mobile advertising around the world. Our robust and accurate content enables intelligent location applications which support navigation for in-vehicle systems, portable and wireless devices, as well as mapping solutions available via the internet or downloaded to a mobile device. Developers, advertisers and customers seeking government and business solutions also rely on NAVTEQ for products and services unique to their needs.
NAVTEQ offers the broadest range of location content available to support consumer and business applications. NAVTEQ customers have access to world-class digital maps which span 83 countries and territories on six continents. Our advanced visual content, LocationPoint™ Advertising platform, and NAVTEQ Traffic™ portfolio are among the premier products our customers and developers can use to differentiate their location offerings. With an average of over 100 million uses every day, NAVTEQ data is helping individuals around the world find their way to people, places and opportunities more easily and safely than ever before.
NAVTEQ is headquartered in Chicago, IL, USA, with approximately 5,100 employees worldwide located in 212 offices in 48 countries. NAVTEQ also maintains regional headquarters in Veldhoven, Netherlands and Gateway East, Singapore.
We are currently looking for a Sr. Engineer (Database)-REQ 23303 in Chicago, IL
SUMMARY:
This position is for a Database Sr. Engineer within our development teams, responsible for participating in all stages of the software development lifecycle in an Agile/Lean environment. Performs analysis, design and development of software products, utilizing Oracle, SQL, PL/SQL, data modeling tools, and Java. The successful candidate will have the ability to work in a highly collaborative manner.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Design and develop database schemas, PL/SQL stored procedures, and database maintenance scripts.
· Maintain several Oracle development databases.
· Design and develop data warehouse components for a large (several terabyte, over 500 million rows collected daily) data warehouse.
· Develop SQL reports.
· Develop scripts using Perl, Python, and Java.
· Work with application developers to define database requirements.
· Optimize and tune database routines and sql.
· Define and implement database development products.
· Develop schemas for, and load, mapping data into Oracle databases.
REQUIREMENTS:
· Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Management Information Systems
· Possess a minimum of five years of software development experience with Oracle including SQL, PL/SQL, and tuning.
· Knowledge of OLTP and OLAP database design
· 2+ years experience with Perl
· Proficient oral and written communication skills
· Must be a team-player with the ability to work within a collaborative environment
· Thorough understanding of the software development lifecycle
· Proven ability to work independently with limited supervision
· Creative, resourceful and innovative problem solver
· Self-taught and self-teaching, with a demonstrated aptitude for acquiring knowledge and skills
Highly Desired Skills:
· Excellent knowledge and proven, multi-year experience in Agile/Lean (Scrum, XP and Kanban) development environments
Success in this position requires strong collaboration and communication skills and a high level of motivation and drive.
This position is eligible for a Level 2 Employee Referral Award.
The final award will be determined based on the actual level of the position that is hired.
NAVTEQ is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V