IT Software Engineer - DBA

Nelnet, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Nelnet, Inc. is seeking an IT Software Engineer - DBA to develop and maintain enterprise-scale database solutions. The role requires DBA experience with PostgreSQL and SQL Server, and adherence to security and best practices.

The position operates within Nelnet's hybrid work environment across multiple U.S. offices including Madison, WI; Lincoln, NE; Centennial, CO. The ideal candidate will design data models, manage database performance, support on-call rotations, and meet NIST and clearance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent certification with focus on Microsoft Database technologies.
• Experience working as a DBA.
• Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL and SQL Server and related administration.

Responsibilities

• Participate in solution design to satisfy a wide range of business needs.
• Analyze and translate business requirements into technical requirements and create design docs and specs.
• Adhere to best Practices and standards in technology and security.
• Provide post-implementation support including monitoring and debugging.
• Keep abreast of new technologies and how they can be leveraged for business solutions.

Skills

PostgreSQL

SQL Server

Data modeling

SDLC / Agile

Database administration

Clustered environment

Performance tuning

Index maintenance

On-call support

Security clearance

NIST compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Microsoft Database technologies

Tools

Microsoft Database technologies

Job description

## IT Software Engineer - DBAApply: Madison, WI: Lincoln, NE: Centennial, CO: Full time: Posted Today: R23211Nelnet is a diversified and innovative company committed to enriching lives through the power of service as a student loan servicer, professional services company, consumer loan originator and servicer, payments processor, renewable energy solutions, and K-12 and higher education expert. For over 40 years, Nelnet has been serving its customers, associates, and communities.The perks of working at Nelnet go beyond our benefits package. When you join the Nelnet team, you're part of a community invested in the success of each individual. That support comes through in our work, as we are united by our mission of creating opportunities for people where they live, learn, and work.Responsible for developing enterprise wide cross-functional software solutions, working closely with IT Software Architects, IT Software Engineer, Infrastructure Engineers and IT Business Analysts technical teams.**External candidates must reside within a 30-mile radius of one of the below office locations:****Centennial, CO****Lincoln, NE****Madison, WI** **Nelnet believes in a hybrid work environment. The standard hybrid work schedule includes 24 hours of in-office work each week, for associates that reside within 30 miles of an office. This is subject to change, based on manager discretion.** ***NOTE: Internal Associates working in a remote capacity may be considered for this position.*** **JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:** 1. Participate in solution design to satisfy a wide range of business needs. 2. Analysis and translation of business requirements into technical requirements for development, and creation of design documents and technical specifications. 3. Adhere to Best Practices and Standards in the areas of technology and security. 4. Provide post implementation support including, but not limited to, monitoring application performance and debugging existing code. 5. Keep abreast of advancements and changes in technology and develop an understanding of how new technologies can be leveraged provide business solutions. **EDUCATION:** Bachelor’s degree or equivalent certification with focus on Microsoft Database technologies. **EXPERIENCE:** Experience working as a DBA's. **COMPETENCIES – SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:** 1. Strong working knowledge of the latest versions of PostgreSQL and SQL Server. 2. A proven ability to develop and implement data design models on enterprise level applications. 3. Strong knowledge of the full software development lifecycle; with exposure to agile or iterative approaches to delivery preferred. 4. Strong working knowledge of PostgreSQL and SQL Server administration skills: instance builds, backups, scripting, administration and database maintenance. 5. Familiar with clustered environment. 6. Database performance tuning. 7. Database index maintenance. 8. Ability to support the team on-call rotation. 9. Strong critical thinking and analysis skills; ability to provide primary and alternate. 10. Ability to perform effectively in a team environment. 11. Ability to obtain a security clearance. 12. Knowledge in the area of NIST compliance strongly desired.Compensation range for this role is $56,775 to $158,541 *This position requires work in support of the Company’s contract with the United States Department of Education (“ED”). As such, the United States Government requires that any applicant for this position must complete United States Government security clearance. Effective June 1, 2018, ED has informed Nelnet that security clearance applications for foreign nationals are not being accepted or processed. In light of this direction from ED, Nelnet will be unable to hire applicants without United States citizenship for such positions.*