Maricopa County IT Services

Under general supervision, the Database Administrator is responsible for database development, implementation, configuration, upgrade, administration, monitoring, and maintenance in support of the Maricopa County Correctional Health Services Department.

Under the guidance of a Senior-level Database Developer, the Skillbridge participant will receive training and instruction in preparing, defining, developing, implementing, and maintaining database objects for a large organization. The participant will analyze query performance, identify bottlenecks, implement optimization techniques, and define and implement interfaces to ensure that various applications and user-installed or vendor-developed systems interact with the required database systems. The work instruction includes detailed guidance in creating database structures, writing and testing SQL queries, and optimizing database performance. The participant will shadow senior team members and work with business analysts and other stakeholders to understand requirements and integrate database solutions. After a training period, the individual in this internship will build and implement database systems that meet specific business requirements while ensuring data integrity and security, as well as troubleshooting and resolving database issues.