Database Engineer

Description

We are seeking a mid-level SQL Server Developer who understands the intricacies of handling data at scale.

These are some of the duties you will be expected to perform:

• Design new databases, enhance existing ones, write SQL queries and Transact-SQL (T-SQL) stored procedures.
• Troubleshoot issues when tickets come in, find/document and implement elegant solutions.
• Performance tune slow queries by re-writing, indexing and improving database design.
• Work closely with Software Engineers and Data Scientists to improve data flow from collection to reporting.
• Gather requirements from stakeholders when needed, document and implement them.
• Maintain a positive, can-do attitude and a strong desire to learn and excel.
• Monitor our databases, and take action when any system fail.
• Learn new skills required for your job.

Requirements

Requirements

• Must be able to work in-office in St. Peters, MO, 5 days a week (this position is fully on-site).
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS or equivalent work experience.
• 4+ years of experience as a SQL Server Data Engineer.
• Deep understanding of SQL, database design, normalization.
• Good understanding of Database Engine internals such as buffer pool, parallelism, execution plans, indexing.
• 2+ years of experience creating, managing and monitoring data pipelines (ETL/ELT).
• Positive attitude, with a strong desire to learn and excel.
• Experience working with C#, .NET, and/or Python.
• 2+ years of experience with Business Intelligence (BI) tools.

Pay Rate and Benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience.
• Group Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, etc.).
• 401k with Employer Match.
• Discounted CarShield policies.
• Discounted Tuition at Lindenwood University.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Basketball, and other recreation available on-site.
• Fitness facilities, with the option to take classes led by on-staff personal trainer (at St. Peters headquarters).
• And more!