Database Engineer

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

Job summary

The Farm Credit System in Omaha, NE is hiring a Database Engineer to install, configure, monitor, and secure enterprise databases, including backup, patch management, and on-call support. The role emphasizes performance tuning, capacity planning, and data security across SQL Server and Oracle environments.

You will participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation, handle testing and deployments, and assist with reporting and related database processes.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of database management and development experience.
• Proficient with PL/SQL & T-SQL, SSIS, DTS, and database optimization.
• Experience with cloud database management on Azure or AWS.
• Architect complex databases to meet changing business needs.
• Proficient with SQL Server and Oracle tools and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver timely, accurate database support and incident response.
• Participate in a 24 x 7 on-call rotation for critical database systems.
• Diagnose database issues, troubleshoot root causes, and implement resolutions.
• Document incidents, resolutions, and procedures in tracking systems.
• Administer and maintain database environments for confidentiality, integrity, and performance.
• Develop and maintain automation for routine DBA tasks (monitoring, deployments, backups).
• Support migrations, environment refreshes, and DR planning.
• Collaborate with technical teams and business partners to meet service expectations.

Skills

Database analysis

SQL optimization

PL/SQL

T-SQL

SSIS

DTS

Active Data Guard

Always On AG

Data warehousing

Cloud DB management

Database architecture

PowerShell scripting

Python scripting

Snowflake

Qlik Replicate

Redgate tools

Education

Bachelor's or Graduate degree in Computer Science or MIS

Master’s degree or advanced degree

Tools

Microsoft SQL Server

Oracle Database tools

SQL Developer

ODI

SSIS

DTS

SolarWinds SentryOne

DPA

Job description

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

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

We are seeking a Database Engineer to join our team. This role will be responsible for the installation, configuration, administration, monitoring, security, maintenance, and support of enterprise database systems including tool sets. This includes database performance tuning, capacity planning, backup and recovery, security and access controls, patch management, test data management, data refreshes, and operational support. The role also participates in a 24 x 7 on-call rotation, supports testing and deployments, and assists with SQL reporting and related database processes.

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 24 x 7 on-call rotation to provide after-hours support 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, and utilization.
• Manage database access and permissions in accordance with data security standards and business requirements.
• Support database migrations, environment refreshes, and operational improvements.
• Support database-related utilities and processes that assist with 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 the needs of the rapidly changing 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.
• 4-6 years 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

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.