Senior Database Engineer

Blain's Farm & Fleet (Blain Supply, Inc.); Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 99,500 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits after 91 days

Paid holidays

Leadership training programs

Associate discount

Internal recognition programs

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Blain’s Farm & Fleet (Blain Supply, Inc.) in Wisconsin is seeking a database engineer for a 6-month temporary role. You will design, build, and maintain scalable databases, develop automation scripts, and optimize queries while collaborating with developers.

The role requires 5–10 years in database development, strong SQL, and data modeling skills. Base pay ranges from $99,500 to $124,000 per year, with full benefits after 91 days.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in computer science, information systems, or related field preferred.
• 5–10 years in database development/engineering with strong SQL and RDBMS expertise.
• Knowledge of database design, normalization, and data modeling techniques.
• Strong troubleshooting to diagnose and resolve database issues promptly.
• Ability to write optimized stored procedures, views, and functions.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain database systems for scalable data infrastructure.
• Develop automation scripts, optimize queries, and integrate databases into apps.
• Implement data architecture to turn analytics into business insights.
• Manage data management elements and deliver prescribed outcomes under guidance.
• Provide database resource distribution and performance tuning services.
• Document as-is and to-be processes for migrations and changes.
• Supervise CI activities within established operational systems.
• Contribute to development of new applications and improve existing ones.

Skills

SQL proficiency

Data modeling

Troubleshooting

Data architecture

Education

Bachelor's Degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Relational DBMS (MySQL/PostgreSQL)

Job description

Company & Benefits Information

At Blain’s Farm & Fleet we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to have a job they love, work in a great environment, grow their career & enjoy a positive balance.

As a family-owned retailer we take pride in offering a competitive benefit package designed to support you & your life. It is one of the reasons we have been named a Forbes Best Employer for seven consecutive years!

• Associates hired into a full-time role will become eligible for the following benefits effective their 91st day of full-time employment: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Short & Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Ancillary Benefits, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Etc.
• All major Holidays & Birthday off
• Advanced Leadership Training Programs: build the skills to grow your career
• Associate discount on name brands like Carhartt, Under Armour, STIHL, Milwaukee Tool, DeWalt & much more!
• Internal recognition programs that support an engaged workplace
• 401(K) with company match

Compensation

• Base pay starting between $99,500/yr to $124,000/yr

The pay listed for this position may vary based on experience. Please note, compensation decisions are contingent on the facts and conditions for each job opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as, training and experience, the position’s work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires.

Please note salary estimates published via alternate online job boards may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position. Please refer to the Blain’s Farm & Fleet position description for accurate pay range information.

Job Duties

Design, build, and maintain database systems that support efficient data storage and retrieval, contributing to a robust, scalable, and secure data infrastructure. Develop automation scripts, optimize queries, and work closely with developers to integrate databases into applications. This is a 6-month temporary role with the opportunity to extend based on business needs.

• Database Specifications: Approve database specifications, ensuring all agreed standards and protocols are followed and data integrity is preserved.
• Data Architecture: Implement all aspects of data architecture, turning event analytics, raw application data, and business systems into key business insights.
• Data Management: Manage basic aspects of the data management system with guidance from senior colleagues. This includes being responsible for developing or operating basic elements of the data management systems to deliver prescribed outcomes.
• Technical Database Support: Design distribution of database resources and provide physical modeling and design services to tune database applications for optimum performance.
• Analysis of “As Is” and “To Be”: Document "as is" and "to be" processes and describe the changes required to migrate to the "to be" capability to record accurately the change required.
• Continuous Integration: Supervise others on continuous integration activities (sharing, testing and building), working within established operational systems.
• Application Software Development: Develop existing applications and contribute to development of new applications by analyzing and identifying areas for modification and improvement. Develop new routine applications to meet customer requirements.
• Applications Software Maintenance: Monitor, identify, and correct more complex software defects to maintain fully functioning applications software.
• Data and Analytics Strategy: Make recommendations to improve data and analytics systems and platforms, contributing to the continuous improvement and refinement of data and analytics strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field is preferred
• 5 to 10 years of experience in database development/engineering, with a strong expertise in SQL and relational database management systems
• Knowledge of database design principles, normalization, and data modeling techniques
• Strong troubleshooting skills to diagnose and resolve database-related issues promptly
• Skill in writing optimized stored procedures, views, and functions to support application and reporting needs

EEO Statement

Blain Supply, Inc and Blain’s Farm and Fleet (collectively “Blain’s”) is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize the importance of diversity and creating an inclusive culture in order to leverage the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. Blain’s does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any applicable legally protected status. Our goal is to continue to be recognized as an employer of choice and we have received Forbes Best Mid-Sized company to work for an unprecedented 7 years in a row.