Database Administrator

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Full-Stack Database Developer to join our organization as the first in-house engineer. This is a rare opportunity to modernize and transform a critical platform that manages animal health, behavioral, and compliance data. Our current operations rely heavily on manual processes and parallel databases, including Microsoft Access, which has led to inefficiencies and duplication. We want to consolidate these systems into a unified SQL-based platform, automate routine data entry, and build the foundation for a commercial product that can serve external institutions.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the existing SQL database and associated systems, consolidating Microsoft Access functionality into the primary platform.
• Redesign and optimize database structures to eliminate redundancy, enforce data integrity, and support future scalability.
• Automate processes currently performed by clerical staff, including reporting, compliance documentation, and record transfers.
• Build backend logic and APIs to support integrations with external systems such as laboratory instruments, RFID readers, and analytics tools.
• Develop user-friendly frontend forms and dashboards that simplify workflows for staff and reduce data entry time.
• Create automated reporting and analytics functions that provide staff and clients with timely, accurate information.
• Implement robust security features, including role-based access control, audit logs, and compliance-ready data exports.
• Collaborate with internal teams to understand workflows and translate them into efficient software solutions.
• Establish documentation, coding standards, and best practices to ensure sustainability of the platform.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• At least five years of professional full-stack development experience with strong focus on...