SQL Developer

$120,000 - $145,000/Yr

UW Credit Union - Madison, WI

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Madison, WI

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

The SQL Developer, also known as a Database Engineer, at UW Credit Union plays a crucial role in supporting the organization's mission to deliver exceptional digital experiences. This position involves collaborating with a dedicated IT team to design, build, and maintain high-performance databases and technical solutions that are vital for the business operations and member services. The role includes managing databases in both cloud-based and traditional environments, solving complex problems, and contributing to significant projects in a fast-paced Agile setting.

Responsibilities

• Design and build robust database solutions in both cloud-based and traditional environments, ensuring high functionality and stability to meet organizational needs.
• Implement and maintain database integrity through strategic planning, applying patches, and setting up comprehensive backup and recovery procedures alongside performance monitoring.
• Conduct thorough assessments of project requirements by estimating work efforts, identifying dependencies, and evaluating potential risks while developing effective mitigation strategies.
• Enhance database security by adhering to best practices in design and implementation, conducting peer reviews, and ensuring comprehensive documentation and testing protocols.
• Facilitate seamless integration of vendor systems and manage database updates across development and production environments, following established guidelines to ensure consistency and reliability.
• Proactively diagnose and resolve production issues, maintaining thorough documentation of troubleshooting processes and best practices to enhance system reliability.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by focusing on system scalability and maintainability, leveraging automation tools to support long-term success and efficiency.
• Lead collaborative efforts with IT teams, software engineers, and business units to deliver innovative database solutions that address complex challenges and align with business objectives.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, providing updates on project status, risks, and planned changes while managing expectations across technology teams and business units.
• Mentor and guide the database team and business unit power users, sharing domain knowledge and fostering a culture of learning and best practices within the team.

Requirements

• 6+ years of Database Administration and Development experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge in installation, modeling, design, security, performance optimization, backup and recovery, patching, monitoring, and capacity planning.
• Extensive experience and expertise in SQL and the creation of Stored Procedures to effectively manage and manipulate data.
• Proficiency in one or more scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash) for automation and database management tasks.
• In-depth understanding of version control systems (e.g., Git, SVN) to manage database changes and collaborate with development teams effectively.
• Strong knowledge of software development tools and technologies that facilitate the design, implementation, and maintenance of database systems.
• Fluency in one or more major object-oriented programming languages (e.g., Java, C#, C++) to integrate database solutions with applications.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with team members and stakeholders across various business units.

Benefits

• 21.5+ days of annual paid time off
• 2 weeks paid caregiver leave
• 2.5 weeks paid new child parental leave
• 2 days paid volunteer time
• 11 paid holidays (includes your birthday!)
• 401k company match of up to 5%, plus approximately 4% discretionary match
• Variable bonus reward
• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision plans, including domestic partner eligibility
• Free bus pass
• Employee Assistance Program
• Hybrid work environment: 2 days a week on-site