Database Administrator/Data Engineer II

Database Administrator/Data Engineer II

Summary of Position

The Database Administrator/Data Engineer II will design, implement, and support backend database systems and critical applications. The role will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure scalability, reliability, and performance, and support both internal users and business-critical systems.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

- Database Management

- Install, configure, and maintain relational (e.g., SQL Server, PostgreSQL) and/or NoSQL databases.

- Monitor, tune, and optimize database performance; manage and automate backups.

- Cloud-based database solutions (e.g., Azure, AWS)

- Data Integrity & Security

- Ensure data integrity during migrations, updates, and access control.

- Apply patches, update, and manage user permissions.

- Documentation & Process

- Maintain clear technical documentation and standard operating procedures.

- Adhere to ITIL or related operational frameworks.

- Collaboration & Growth

- Partner with IT teams on projects; assist in application rollouts and infrastructure upgrades.

- Share knowledge and support junior team members.

- Analytics

- Build semantic models and datasets

- Implement Power BI workspace governance

- Row-Level Security

- Data Integration

- Data warehousing (ETL)

- Real-time integration utilizing web services and integration middleware

Necessary Qualifications

Education & Experience

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field—or equivalent hands-on experience.

- 4-8 years in direct database administration/data engineering.

- Experience with SQL-based systems

- Knowledge of virtualization, scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Python), cloud platforms (e.g., AWS/Azure), or DevOps tooling is advantageous.

- Demonstrated experience building Power BI solutions (models, DAX, refresh strategies) and production pipelines.

- Experience with AI principles is a plus.

Skills & Attributes

- Strong analytical, problem-solving aptitude, and attention to detail.

- Self-motivated with a collaborative mindset.

- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).

- Commitment to data security and integrity in all tasks.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is required to frequently sit with frequent forward bending and occasional rotation. The employee must rarely lift, carry and/or move up to 13 pounds and rarely lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee is required to rarely push or pull up to 45 pounds horizontally. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required occasionally to walk; climb stairs; and stand with rare rotation. Rarely the employee is required to squat repetitively or reach up to 74”. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Working Environment:

Works in office environment and rarely site environment. This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently with or without accommodation. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. The above job profile reflects the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this position and is not intended to be all encompassing. Other duties and responsibilities may be expected based on operational and departmental needs.