AVP Senior Database Engineer

Independent-Bank; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Flexible paid time off

Exposure to different banking areas

Community-focused events

Job summary

Independent Bank seeks a Senior Database Engineer to manage SQL Server databases and enterprise data assets. You will optimize performance, ensure security, and implement ETL pipelines to support BI initiatives.

Responsibilities include disaster recovery design, data modeling collaboration, and maintaining data integrity across the organization. Strong cloud data warehousing experience is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of extensive experience in database management.
• Strong focus on SQL Server performance tuning and troubleshooting.
• Experience with data warehousing concepts, ETL processes, and BI initiatives.
• Familiarity with cloud data warehouse solutions (Snowflake, Databricks).
• Knowledge of database security, backups, DR/HA, and recovery planning.

Responsibilities

• Oversee installation, configuration, and maintenance of SQL Server databases and Snowflake environment.
• Monitor and optimize database performance for high availability and security.
• Implement ETL processes to support data warehousing and BI initiatives.
• Design and maintain disaster recovery and high availability solutions.
• Collaborate with development teams on data models, schemas, and standards.
• Write and troubleshoot complex queries, stored procedures, and scripts.

Skills

Database management

SQL Server

Performance tuning

Data warehousing

Query optimization

Automation scripting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/IT or related field

Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate

Tools

SSIS

SSRS

SSAS

Snowflake

Databricks

PowerShell

Python

Job description

Posted Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Do you have extensive experience in Database Management and are eager to grow your career in the Financial Services industry?

If so, we need you !

At Independent Bank, we live our values of Courage, Drive, Integrity, People-Focus, and Teamwork. We foster professional growth and embrace the collective strength of your unique experiences, ideas, and talents. Our inclusive, collaborative culture helps us deliver the best solutions for our clients and communities as we pursue our mission: Inspiring financial independence today, with tomorrow in mind!

About the Job

Join a mission-driven team at Independent Bank, “Inspiring financial independence today, with tomorrow in mind!” In your role of Senior Database Engineer , you’ll manage and enhance our SQL Server and enterprise databases to ensure top performance, availability, and security. You’ll set up new databases, optimize and tune existing systems, build efficient data pipelines, and safeguard data integrity and consistency across the organization.

Why You Should Apply

• Competitive compensation package.


• Accommodating and flexible paid time off.


• A knowledgeable, goal-driven, and exciting team of colleagues.


• Exposure to different areas of banking and the ability to work with leaders within the industry.


• Community-focused events and volunteer opportunities.

What You Will Do

• Oversee the installation, configuration, and maintenance of SQL Server databases, Snowflake environment, and other database platforms across the enterprise.


• Manage and monitor database performance, tuning, and optimization to ensure high levels of availability and security.


• Implement data integration and ETL processes to support data warehousing and business intelligence initiatives.


• Design, implement, and maintain disaster recovery and high availability solutions.


• Collaborate with development and operations teams to design data models and schema structures.


• Establish and enforce database standards, procedures, and best practices.


• Plan and execute regular database backups and ensure effective restore procedures.


• Develop and maintain database security strategies, including user roles and permissions.


• Conduct database capacity planning and storage management.


• Support the data warehouse environment, ensuring data consistency, reliability, and performance.


• Write and troubleshoot complex queries, stored procedures, and scripts.


• Conduct regular database audits and system health checks.


• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging database technologies and industry trends.


• Provide advanced support and troubleshooting for database-related issues.


• Mentor other team members and provide training and leadership.


• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.


• Relevant training such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate, or similar, are highly desirable.


• 5+ years of extensive experience in database management, with a strong focus on SQL Server.


• 2+ years of experience with cloud data warehouse platforms, with a strong focus on Snowflake.


• Strong expertise in database performance tuning, query optimization, and troubleshooting.


• Proficiency in database backup and recovery plans and practices.


• Experience with data warehousing concepts, architecture, and ETL processes.


• Familiarity with SSIS, SSRS, and SSAS.


• Familiarity with cloud data warehouse solutions (Snowflake, Databricks, etc.) is preferred


• Solid understanding of database security principles, including access controls and encryption.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.


• Self-motivated, with a passion for continuous learning and personal development.


• Experience in scripting and automation using tools like PowerShell or Python is a plus.

This is an exciting step in a journey to creating a fulfilling and rewarding career at Independent Bank. We are excited to have you join our team!

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