Hybrid DBA & Data Solutions Engineer (Postgres/SQL Server)

Nelnet; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Nelnet, based in Madison, WI, is seeking an experienced Database Administrator to design, implement, and optimize enterprise-scale PostgreSQL and SQL Server environments. The role involves translating business needs into technical designs, ensuring security and performance, and providing post-implementation support.

The candidate will work within a hybrid office model, collaborating with IT teams to maintain robust data architectures and support ongoing projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent certification focused on Microsoft Database technologies.
• Experience working as a DBA.
• Proficiency with PostgreSQL and SQL Server administration.

Responsibilities

• Participate in solution design to satisfy a wide range of business needs.
• Analysis and translation of business requirements into technical requirements for development, and creation of design documents and technical specifications.
• Adhere to Best Practices and Standards in the areas of technology and security.
• Provide post implementation support including, but not limited to, monitoring application performance and debugging existing code.
• Keep abreast of advancements and changes in technology and develop an understanding of how new technologies can be leveraged provide business solutions.

Skills

PostgreSQL

SQL Server

Data modeling

SDLC

On-call

Security clearance

NIST compliance

Education

Bachelor in Database Tech

Job description

Nelnet, based in Madison, WI, is seeking an experienced Database Administrator to design, implement, and optimize enterprise-scale PostgreSQL and SQL Server environments. The role involves translating business needs into technical designs, ensuring security and performance, and providing post-implementation support.

The candidate will work within a hybrid office model, collaborating with IT teams to maintain robust data architectures and support ongoing projects.