Database Developer

Our client – a full-service global software company based in Cyprus is looking for a

Database Developer to join their team in Cyprus.

The company is specialising in the design and development of custom web, mobile, and

desktop applications. They offer end-to-end digital transformation services, including

software development, IT consulting, and strategic communications, catering to clients

across various industries.

Main Responsibilities:

• Build database systems of high availability and quality depending on each end user’s

• specialized role.

• Design and implement database in accordance to end users information needs and

• views.

• Define users and enable data distribution to the right user, in appropriate format and

• in a timely manner.

• Use high-speed transaction recovery techniques and backup data.

• Minimize database downtime and manage parameters to provide fast query responses.

• Provide proactive and reactive data management support and training to users.

• Determine, enforce and document database policies, procedures and standards.

• Perform tests and evaluations regularly to ensure data security, privacy and integrity.

• Monitor database performance, implement changes and apply new patches and

• versions when required.

Main Requirements:

• 3–7 years of experience in database development and administration in a production

• environment.

• Upper Intermediate or higher level of English.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (or

• equivalent practical experience).

• Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in SQL, including complex joins, aggregations, subqueries, window

• functions, and stored procedures.

• Strong understanding of relational database design, normalization, and

• denormalization.

• Experience with performance tuning, indexing strategies, and query optimization.

• Working knowledge of database administration tasks including user management,

• backups, restores, and security policies.

• Experience with database platforms such as Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Oracle,

• or MySQL.

• Familiarity with ETL processes and tools.

• Understanding of high availability, disaster recovery, and data replication techniques.

• Tools and Technologies:

• Hands-on experience with database monitoring and performance analysis tools.

• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD for database changes.

• Exposure to cloud-based database services (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL, Google Cloud

• SQL) is a plus.

Soft Skills and Behaviors:

• Ability to analyze and understand complex data requirements from end users.

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot database performance

• and functionality issues.

• Proactive in identifying opportunities to improve database reliability, scalability, and

• performance.

• Capable of documenting policies, procedures, and data flows clearly and effectively.

• Experience mentoring junior developers or providing training to technical users.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical

• teams.

• Upper Intermediate level of English and Russian or higher.

Company Offers:

• A competitive salary package based on skills and experience.

• Long-term growth opportunities working on cutting-edge global projects.

• Full relocation support and visa sponsorship.

• Remote options for exceptional candidates who prefer to work from abroad.

• Flexible working hours.

• A strong, English-speaking team and a modern work environment in Nicosia.

• 22 days annual leave and 3 days sick leave per year.

• Benefits for Cyprus-based employees incl. medical Insurance, provident fund, lunch

• scheme and regular corporate events.