A Hibernate . developer is responsible for creating and managing databases for web applications. They use Hibernate, a Java-based framework, to map Java classes to database tables and Java data types to SQL data types. This allows for easier data manipulation and transaction management. They also implement Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) for data persistence. The developer works on troubleshooting and resolving database issues, optimizes database performance, and ensures data security. Their role involves interacting with other team members to understand the requirements and provide database solutions. They also keep themselves updated with the latest enhancements in Hibernate technology.