Database Developer

What is a Database Developer?

Database Developers design and develop databases, or repair and improve existing databases. They collaborate with business clients in order to create a product that ties the required functionalities with specific business outcomes.

They are also required to train both technical and non-technical staff, provide technical support, write technical manuals, and determine the best way to clean and organise data.

Database Developer job description

As an invaluable member of the IT team, a typical Database Developer job description should include, but is not limited to:

Collaborate with business units to determine business goals and user needs

Determine the best way to clean and organise data

Design and build database solutions

Repair, optimise, and maintain legacy systems

Create training and technical manuals

Provide data reports and analyses for clients

What skills and qualifications should a Database Developer have?

While a tertiary education in software development, mathematics, or computer science is recommended, it is not a strict requirement. Instead, Database Developers have three maj or areas in which they should be able to demonstrate knowledge and expertise: design thinking, database development, and customer service.

As such, they should be proficient in several programming languages, including SQL, as well as other languages required by the role: for example, C++, Oracle, and/or Java, JavaScript.

Other technical skills should include:

Expert-level knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Ability to translate non-technical requests into technical solutions

Soft skills should include:

Communication

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Collaboration

Organisation

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Salary for Database Developer

121500 - 151000

25th Percentile

121500

The applicant has limited or no experience in the position and is still developing their skills.

Demand: Low

50th Percentile

136500

The applicant has an average level of experience and has most of the necessary skills.

Demand: Moderate

75th Percentile

151000

The applicant has above-average experience, has (nearly) all necessary skills, and may also have specialised qualifications.

Demand: High

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50th Percentile

75th Percentile

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139500

155500

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114500

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