DATABASE SPECIALIST

About the Role:

We are looking for a Database Specialist with a background in biology, ecology, agronomy, breeding, or a related field, combined with strong skills in data management and relational databases.

Under the functional responsibility of the Senior Database Manager, the Database Specialist will mainly support our line-of-business applications and their users, covering activities related to breeding, veterinary, ecology, laboratory, and other operational areas.

The role combines business needs analysis, data management and processing, application support, SQL, BI, and emerging AI technologies, with opportunities to contribute to projects across our international locations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze business needs across breeding, veterinary, ecology, laboratory, and other activities, and prepare functional specifications.
• Propose appropriate solutions aligned with the company’s strategy and operational requirements.
• Support the optimization of Intranet business applications, including technical term dictionaries, input forms, back-office configuration, and SQL Server-related activities.
• Work closely with service providers and partners on application development and enhancement.
• Perform ETL activities and data consolidation across different production centers.
• Contribute to BI and dashboarding activities, particularly using Tableau.
• Support the implementation of AI-based solutions, including automated recognition and generative AI.
• Support data curation, processing, and extraction using SQL scripting.
• Prepare user documentation, support materials, and activity reports.
• Train and assist internal users of line-of-business applications.
• Ensure technical follow-up with external service providers.
• Participate in international missions as required.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree, or a Bachelor’s degree with relevant experience, in Agronomy, Ecology, Biology, Breeding, or an equivalent field.
• Good knowledge of T-SQL and SQL Server, or another relational database management system.
• Previous experience in data management and data processing, beyond database administration alone.
• First professional experience is required.
• Proficient in standard computer tools, including Windows, Microsoft Office, and Internet applications.
• Strong analytical skills, organization, and attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Interest in understanding operational processes related to breeding, ecology, laboratory, and veterinary activities.
• Willingness to travel internationally when required.

Preferred qualifications:

• Initial experience with AI technologies is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of Python, R, or another programming language would be an advantage.
• Basic knowledge of systems and networks, such as Active Directory, IP, and DNS, would be an advantage.
• Experience with Business Intelligence, ideally Tableau, or GIS, ideally ESRI, would be an asset.
• Fluency in French, Arabic, Russian, Kazakh, or Uzbek would be an advantage.