Sr. Application Database Developer

Requisition Number: 72433

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Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

• SCOPE/PURPOSE OF POSITION: • The Application Database Developer is responsible for design, develop, optimize, and maintain database objects that directly support application functionality. This role acts as a link between application development and database administration, ensuring that data intensive components are performant, scalable, and aligned with business requirements. Partner with application owners/teams to understand application and business needs and SLO. • ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • The primary focus will be on develop, maintain, and optimize stored procedures, functions, triggers, packages, etc. • Work closely with application developers, DBAs, and business stakeholders. • Deliver high-quality database solutions that enhance application performance, enable efficient data access and support enterprise-wide reliability. • Providing off-hours support, when required, for critical production issues. • Perform Database objects performance review as per customer needs. • Using database expertise and leadership experience to identify and drive improvement efforts related to our database portfolio. • Participate in Change Advisory Board and provide guidance governance on Database changes. Performing problem resolution for complex issues including root cause analysis, and outlining resolution options • Analyze slow-running queries and identify bottleneck using execution plans. • Recommend and implement indexing strategies; perform root cause analysis on data-related performance issues. • Promote SQL development standards and enforce secure coding practices; maintain documentation for database schemas, business logic, and workflows; participate in code reviews and mentor of others application developers as needed. • Maintains technical knowledge on current and emerging Multi-Cloud developments, industry trends, assesses the opportunity, and collaborates with stakeholders to incorporate new trends and developments in current and future strategies. • Work with the third-party support team (on-shore and off-shore) and application support teams to educate and guide them for steady-state supporting database development related technologies. • Promotes and self-demonstrates Corning’s principles of Performance, Leadership, Innovation, Independence, the Individual, Quality, and Integrity. • EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS • BS degree in Computer Science, or equivalent work experience • WORK EXPERIENCE • 7+ years working in IT as Application Database Developer • REQUIRED SKILLS • Played pivotal roles as Application Database Developer and support staff across various database technologies • Knowledgeable in database technologies – Oracle, MSSQL, MySQL. • Solid understanding of relational database concepts; strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. • Experience with Linux and Windows OS. • Should have experience of working in Manufacturing Industry (or similar) to understand the data security requirements like ITAR/PCI/PHI/HIPPA/NIST/SOX etc. • Effective leadership, organization, and planning skills, with ability to handle changing priorities. • Excellent communications, interpersonal and influencing skills. • Demonstrated track record of on time delivery within budget; ability to drive projects to successful conclusion using influencing tools. • Ability to lead international teams across multiple initiatives that span various lines of business, geographic borders, time zones, and cultures. • DESIRED SKILLS • Very good English language skills (verbal & written). • Achievement orientation, creative thinking, and enthusiasm. • Open-minded, strong in communication. • Very good presentation skills. • Strong organizational skills. • Self-motivated, ability to pick up things quickly. • Exposure to cloud-based database like AWS RDS, Azure. • Travel • <10% Travel required