Database Specialist

About the role

Key responsibilities

• Analyze operational business needs and prepare functional specifications; propose solutions aligned with company strategy and requirements.
• Optimize Intranet applications, including technical term dictionaries, input forms, back-office configuration, and SQL Server activities.
• Coordinate with service providers and partners on application development and enhancements; provide technical follow-up.
• Perform ETL and data consolidation across production centers; curate, process, and extract data using SQL scripting.
• Contribute to BI and dashboards, particularly with Tableau, and support AI solutions such as automated recognition and generative AI.
• Prepare user documentation, support materials, and activity reports; train and assist application users.
• Participate in international missions as required.

Requirements

• Master’s degree, or 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 data management and processing experience beyond database administration alone; first professional experience is required.
• Proficiency with Windows, Microsoft Office, and Internet applications.
• Strong analytical skills, organization, attention to detail, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Interest in 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 is advantageous.
• Basic knowledge of systems and networks, such as Active Directory, IP, and DNS, is advantageous.
• BI experience, ideally Tableau, or GIS experience, ideally ESRI, is an asset.
• Fluency in French, Arabic, Russian, Kazakh, or Uzbek is an advantage.