ORBCOMM is a leading global provider of industrial Internet of Things (IoT) and Machine-to-Machine (M2M) communication solutions that remotely track, monitor and control fixed and mobile assets.

 The engineering team based in Galway is responsible for the development of the game-changing fleet management solution which consists of a suite of android applications used by drivers and a web application to allow users to efficiently track and manage their fleet.

 We are looking for a Senior Database Engineer to the join the software product development team here in Galway. Your focus will be to continuously improve monitoring, maintenance and performance on our production and non-production databases, while assisting the engineers to build high quality database code for significant volume throughput. You should be a quick learner who really enjoys problem solving and have strong ownership skills.

 You will:

• Administer the production and non-production MSSQL databases
• Design, develop, performance monitor and tune MSSQL databases
• Support teams delivering new and enhanced functionality
• Assist in implementation and release of database changes
• Continuously improve the monitoring, maintenance and performance of production and non-production databases
• Configure and manage appropriate monitoring tools
• Review and optimise existing procedures, views and functions
• Participate in all aspects of the software development life cycle
• Work closely with developers, QA team, customer support and product management on delivering and supporting our service

At ORBCOMM, we believe that our people are our strength. Our success stems from our ability to attract and retain the best people who deliver a high level of performance and skill. If you are looking for a significant career opportunity and the chance to work for an established, successful and high growth company, ORBCOMM is the ideal place for you. We are committed to employment equity.

ORBCOMM would like to thank all applicants in advance and advise them that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

What we need to see:

• A Bachelor or higher degree in Computer Science or related field
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Security-oriented approach to system architecture
•  Experience working in an agile environment with continuous integration and continuous delivery using tools such as Git, Jenkins and Docker
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail 

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Experience with Docker, Terraform and Infra as a code
• Understanding of GDPR
• Experience with database testing
• Knowledge of Amazon Web Services / Server less computing