Data Specialist
Seoul (On-site) • Full-time
- KOREAN: NOT REQUIRED
- Javascript
- SQL
- Data Engineering
Seoul Counseling Center is a psychological counseling center in South Korea that provides high-quality bilingual counseling services for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families in English and Korean through online and in-person sessions. Our Centers are located in Sinsa and Pyeongtaek.
Job Description
As a Data Specialist at Seoul Counseling Center, you will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining our database systems while also contributing to the development of our internal tools and future web applications. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure our data infrastructure is robust, scalable, and efficient. Additionally, your skills in JavaScript will be essential in creating intuitive and responsive user interfaces using low-code tools like Retool or other frameworks.
Working Location:
- 35 Gangnam-daero 158-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (Near Sinsa station)
Working Hours:
- Monday - Friday (10-7pm) / 40 hours per week
- Ability to work from home once a week after training is completed
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and develop database schemas to support business requirements and data integrity.
- Optimize and maintain existing database systems to ensure high performance and reliability.
- Collaborate to integrate database solutions with application logic.
- Implement data migration and transformation processes.
- Develop and maintain basic front-end features using JavaScript, ensuring seamless integration with backend systems.
- Work closely with project managers and UX designers to create user-friendly interfaces.
- Troubleshoot and resolve database and front-end issues in a timely manner.
- Document database designs, configurations, and front-end code for future reference and maintenance.
- Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to continuously improve our systems.
Qualifications:
- Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Psychology or a relevant experience
- Proven experience in database schema design and development.
- Proficiency in SQL and experience with database management systems (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
- Solid understanding of data modeling and normalization.
- Intermediate front-end development skills in JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
- Familiarity building internal tools to automate or optimize operations.
- Familiarity with front-end frameworks/libraries/tools (e.g., React, Vue.js, Angular, Retool) is a plus.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively.
- Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
- Excellent reading and writing English communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team
- Experience in the mental health or healthcare industry is a plus
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with cloud-based database solutions (e.g., AWS RDS, Google Cloud SQL).
- Knowledge of backend development and server-side scripting languages (e.g., Node.js, Python).
- Experience with data visualization tools and libraries.
- Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- International English-speaking environment.
- Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
- Professional development and growth opportunities.
- Flexible working hours and remote work options in the pipeline.
- Collaborative and supportive team culture.
Benefits:
- Snack Bar
- Monthly Team Lunches
- Seasonal Holiday Bonus
- Ability to Work From Home (once a week)
- Psychological Counseling Support
- Opportunities for Advancement
- Annual Performance Evaluation System
Additional Information:
- Career level: Entry (within 2 years) / Staff (3-5 years)
- Salary: To be discussed after interview
- Employment type: Full-time position
Recruitment process:
- Document screening
- Interview
- Potential coding/project assignment
Required documents:
- English resume (Free form)
- Submission of various documentary evidence required only for those who pass document screening
How to apply:
- Online application via Website: https://seoulcounseling.com/jobs/
- Please indicate you are applying for the Data Specialist role via LinkedIn in the application comments