Database Engineer

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

Job summary

Farm Credit Services seeks a Database Engineer to join our team in Omaha, NE. This role handles installation, configuration, administration, monitoring, security, maintenance, and support of enterprise database systems including SQL, Oracle, and cloud databases.

You will participate in a 24x7 on‑call rotation, perform performance tuning and capacity planning, manage backups, and drive automation. The role supports testing, deployments, and data integrity for customer data platforms.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of database management and development experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft and Oracle database tools and technologies.
• Experience with cloud database management on Azure or AWS.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, patch, upgrade, and maintain database software and related components.
• Administer and maintain database environments for confidentiality and performance.
• Perform routine administration tasks including provisioning, backup validation, and recovery support.
• Develop automation for routine tasks and operational reporting.
• Monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize capacity and data storage.
• Support on-call rotations and collaborate with teams to meet service expectations.

Skills

PL/SQL

T-SQL

SQL Server

Oracle

Performance tuning

Automation scripting

Education

Bachelor’s in CS or MIS

Master’s degree preferred

Oracle DBA Certification preferred

Tools

SSIS

DTS

Always On

ODI

PowerShell

Python

Snowflake

Redgate

Job description

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

We are seeking aDatabase 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 24×7 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.

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 24×7 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 orGraduate degree in Computer Science or MIS 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

• 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.