Database Engineer

Farm Credit Services of America; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Farm Credit Services of America in Omaha, NE is seeking a Database Engineer to join our team. This role will install, configure, administer, monitor, secure, maintain, and support enterprise database systems including SQL, Oracle, and cloud databases.

You will participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation, support testing and deployments, and optimize performance. You will implement backup, recovery, data refreshes, and automation to ensure confidentiality, integrity, availability, and efficiency of

Qualifications

• 4+ years of database management and development experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle DB, and cloud databases.
• Experience with data warehouse, architecture, and decision support tools.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain database environments for confidentiality, integrity, availability, and performance.
• Install, configure, patch, upgrade, and maintain database software and related components.
• Perform routine database administration tasks including provisioning, configuration tuning, backup validation, and recovery support.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance automation for routine DB admin tasks (monitoring, deployments, backups, data refresh, reporting).
• Monitor performance and resolve capacity, availability, security, and operational issues.
• Support migrations, environment refreshes, and operational improvements.

Skills

SQL, PL/SQL & T-SQL

Database administration

Azure/AWS cloud

Oracle Database

SQL Server

Performance tuning

Data security

SSIS

ODI

PowerShell

Python

Snowflake

Qlik Replicate

SolarWinds SentryOne

DPA

Education

Bachelor’s or Graduate degree in Computer Science or MIS

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft SQL Server

Oracle SQL Developer

ODI

SSIS

Always On/ADG

PowerShell

Job description

AgCountry Farm Credit Services (AgCountry), Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica) and Frontier Farm Credit are financial cooperatives that operate under shared management across eight states. While each association is owned by its local farmers and ranchers, they collaborate by pooling resources, expertise, and talent to provide affordable credit, crop insurance, and financial services. Our associations are united by a common mission and commitment to serving rural America and supporting each other, which drives the success of the farmers, ranchers, and agribusiness we serve. We take pride in being a great place to work, and this enthusiasm is reflected in the relationships our team members foster with one another and with our customers.

Job Summary

AgCountry Farm Credit Services (AgCountry), Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica)and Frontier Farm Credit are financial cooperatives that operate under shared management across eight states. While each association is owned by its local farmers and ranchers, they collaborate by pooling resources, expertise, and talent to provide affordable credit, crop insurance, and financial services. Our associations are united by a common mission and commitment to serving rural America and supporting each other, which drives the success of the farmers, ranchers, and agribusiness we serve. We take pride in being a great place to work, and this enthusiasm is reflected in the relationships our team members foster with one another and with our customers.

***Incumbent must work three days each week in the Omaha, NE office***

We are seeking a Database Engineerto join ourteam.This role willbe responsible forthe installation, configuration, administration,monitoring,security, maintenance, and support of enterprise database systems including tool sets. This includesdatabase performance tuning, capacity planning, backup and recovery,securityand access controls,patch management, test data management, datarefreshes, and operational support. The role alsoparticipatesin a 24x7 on-call rotation, supports testing and deployments, andassistswith SQL reportingand related database processes.

Our Database Engineersare responsible forthe database infrastructure of both SQL,Oracle,and cloud databases. We also focus onthe performanceof both the database and application code. Monitoring and process automation/improvement are key factors in the success of our team,FCSAmericaandultimately ourcustomers.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Customer Service and Operational Response

• Deliver timely, accurate, and high-quality support.
• Respond to database-related incidents, service requests, and operational issues in a professional and efficient manner.
• Participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation to provide after-hourssupport for critical database systems.
• Diagnose database issues, troubleshoot root causes, and implement effective resolutions.
• Document incidents, resolutions, procedures, and technical knowledge in the appropriate tracking and support systems.
• Collaborate with technical teams and business partners to ensure service expectations are met or exceeded.

Database Administration and Engineering

• Administer and maintain database environments to ensure confidentiality, integrity, availability, and performance.
• Install, configure, patch, upgrade, and maintain database software and related components, and tools.
• Perform routine database administration activities including provisioning, configuration tuning, backup validation, recovery support, replication support, and system optimization.
• Develop,maintain, and enhance automation for routine database administration tasks, including monitoring, maintenance, deployments, backups, data refresh support, and operational reporting
• Manage database recoverability through the implementation and support of backup, restore, and disaster recovery processes.
• Monitor database performance and resolve issues related to capacity, availability, security, and operational efficiency.
• Analyze database growth and usage trends to support capacity planning and long-term data storage strategies.
• Establish,maintain, and enforce standards, policies, and procedures for database administration, security, maintenance, andutilization.
• Manage database access and permissionsin accordance withdata security standards and business requirements.
• Support database migrations, environment refreshes, and operational improvements.
• Support database-related utilities and processes thatassistwith replication, validation, and operational documentation.

Minimum Qualifications

• High proficiency with database analysis, development, administration, stored procedures, (PL/SQL & T-SQL), SQL query analysis and optimization, SQL Server Integrations Services (SSIS), Data Transformation Services (DTS), Materialized Views, partitioning, multi-tenant, Active Data Guard(ADG), and triggers.
• Proficient with Microsoft and Oracle database tools and technologies
• Experience with cloud database management on Azure or AWS
• Demonstrated ability to effectively architect complex databases to meet theneedsof the rapidlychanging business environment.
• Proficient Microsoft SQL and Oracle Server, Microsoft Visual Studio, Oracle SQL Developer, Oracle Data Integrator (ODI), and third-party database optimization and monitoring tools.
• 4-6years of database management and development experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft MCDBA, MCITP, or MCSE (Data Platform) certification
• Additionally, Oracle Database Administrator Certified Associate, Master, or Professional is a plus.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Graduate degree in Computer Science or MIS preferred.

Master's degree or other advanced degree preferred

• Master's degree or other advanced degree preferred

Years of Experience

• 4 + years of experience in Database management and development, experience with data warehouse, architecture and decision support tools in a Microsoft SQL and Oracle Server environment. Cloud database management.

Certification and Technical Requirements

• Microsoft Certified Azure Database Administrator Associate certification preferred.
• Oracle Database Administrator certification (Associate, Professional, or Master) is a plus.
• Demonstrated expertise in database analysis, development, and administration, including T-SQL, PL/SQL, SQL query analysis and optimization, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), Always On Availability Groups, and Active Data Guard (ADG).
• Strong understanding of industry standards, best practices, and methodologies for Microsoft and Oracle database development and administration.
• Proficiency with Microsoft and/or Oracle database tools, platforms, and technologies.
• Hands-on experience with SolarWinds SentryOne & DPA and Redgate database tools preferred.
• Experience scripting and automation using PowerShell and Python preferred.
• Proficient with current and recent versions of Microsoft SQL Server or Oracle Database, Microsoft Visual Studio, and/or Oracle SQL Developer.
• Experience with the Snowflake cloud data platform and Qlik Replicate is a plus.
• Strong working knowledge of current and recent Microsoft operating systems and Microsoft Office products.

Why Us

For qualifying positions, we provide a competitive benefits package designed to support health and well-being, financial security, and work-life balance:

• Health Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement Plans: 401(k)
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and parental leave
• Additional Benefits: Life and disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness programs, tuition assistance, and short-term incentive pay

About Us

AgCountry has 43 offices, is based in Fargo, North Dakota and serves portions of North Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. FCSAmerica is based in Omaha, NE and has 42 local offices serving rural communities and agriculture in Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming. Frontier Farm Credit has six offices serving eastern Kansas. Together, we support nearly 82,000 producers and agribusinesses, meeting the needs of today’s agricultural industry with our combined 2600+ employees providing lending, risk management, technology, commodity marketing, and customer and employee education.

AgCountry Farm Credit Services, ACA, Farm Credit Services of America, ACA, and Frontier Farm Credit, ACA are Equal Employment Opportunity employers, and they comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.