We are Addition Financial, a member-owned, not-for-profit financial cooperative, offering comprehensive financial solutions that help members achieve their financial goals. Shareholder profits do not drive us and never have. Since 1937, we have been on a mission to bring financial success and education to everyone and make a positive impact on the lives of our members and the communities we serve. And we want your help to make that happen. We are looking for team members who not only want to do meaningful, challenging work, but who also have a heart for service.
Summary:
We are seeking a motivated and team-oriented Database Engineer to join our credit union. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring our systems operate securely and with the highest availability, while also ensuring regulatory compliance. You will work closely with other IT professionals to protect our network and data from threats, implement security measures, and respond to security incidents.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Design and Develop Database Systems: Create and implement database structures to meet the bank’s needs, ensuring data integrity and security.
- Optimize Database Performance: Use tuning and indexing techniques to enhance database performance and efficiency.
- Routine Maintenance: Perform regular updates and maintenance tasks to keep the database systems running smoothly.
- Data Integration: Collaborate with software developers to integrate databases with banking applications.
- Monitor and Troubleshoot: Continuously monitor database systems for performance issues and security vulnerabilities, and resolve any problems that arise.
- Backup and Recovery: Develop and implement backup and recovery plans to protect data against loss.
- Compliance: Ensure that database systems comply with data privacy laws and regulations.
- Documentation: Create and maintain documentation related to database design, maintenance, and security procedures.
- Support and Training: Provide support and training to other IT staff on database-related topics.
- Setup and Configuration: Configure log shipping for databases to ensure data is continuously backed up and replicated to a secondary server.
- Data Modeling: Create and maintain data models that support BI reporting and analytics.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience:
- At least 5 years’ experience in Database Engineer discipline, preferably within a financial institution or credit union.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work well independently as well as in a team environment.
Certifications:
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) are desired.
OTHER CHARACTERISTICS OF THE POSITION:
Physical Demands:
- Ability to sit for extended periods while using a computer.
- Occasional lifting of IT equipment (up to 25 lbs).
- Frequent use of hands to operate computer and office equipment.
- Ability to stand for extended periods when assisting users or during training sessions.
- Bending, reaching, and squatting may be required to troubleshoot hardware in various office environments.
- Must have the ability to see details at close range (within a few feet) and the ability to adjust focus when working with computers and other equipment.
- Occasional travel may be required to support remote offices or off-site locations, including local travel within the service area.
Mental Demands:
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically and analytically under pressure.
- Emotional resilience to navigate challenging situations and customer interactions.
- Ability to demonstrate empathy towards users, understanding their frustrations and needs.
- Capacity to handle moderate stress levels while maintaining professionalism and composure.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Capacity to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
Working With Us
We are continually recognized as a top employer because we understand people like you want more out of your career. Like making a difference in people’s lives and in the community. Being part of a team that supports each other. Feeling good about the time you spend at work each day. And being able to balance your life while also earning a competitive base salary and benefits, including:
- 401k with matching contribution up to 6% of base salary
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage from leading insurance providers
- Continuing education and tuition reimbursement
- Generous vacation and sick pay
- Paid parental leave and volunteer time off
- Major holidays off including Federal holidays that many other industries do not observe
- Credit union benefits including reduced consumer/mortgage loan rates, free checks, and other financial services discounts
At Addition Financial, we accept you for who you are. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age, protected veteran status, or disability/handicap with regards to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits, and any other areas of employment. Personal perspectives and beliefs are what help our team members, and our company, grow as a whole and we seek to nurture that inclusiveness. We welcome our team members’ diverse viewpoints and work together so that everyone’s voices are heard. So, if you are ready to take your career to the next level, Count Us In®.