Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field., Proficiency in SQL DML, DDL, and DCL commands., Strong coding skills in triggers, views, and stored procedures., Experience with SQL Server database administration and optimization..

Key responsibilities:

Design and develop SQL database structures to meet project requirements.

Create and debug SQL queries, stored procedures, and triggers.

Maintain and optimize database performance through tuning and system management.

Collaborate with development and QA teams to ensure database integrity and support.

Job description

For over four decades, the higher education experts at Jenzabar have been helping colleges and universities across the world thrive through multiple services. The Jenzabar culture is one that fosters an entrepreneurial environment, where employees are encouraged to be creative, work hard, and have a great time while doing so. We believe in open doors, asking tough questions, respecting each other, and surpassing our clients’ expectations every step of the way. It’s an enjoyable place to be, with casual dress and a relaxed atmosphere.

Mission Statement:

We believe everyone is a masterpiece with great work to do on Earth. Jenzabar’s mission is to create pathways to empower all to know who they are, what work they are destined to do, and how they can unlock their full potential – at home, at work, and in the world!

Position Summary

SQL Database Architect will be responsible for creating and debugging SQL queries, stored procedures, triggers, functions, and views. This role involves executing database structure and data enhancement scripts, designing databases to meet development goals, and optimizing system performance through index tuning, disk optimization, and other methods. Additionally, the administrator will install, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain database systems, including replication, backup, partitions, storage, and access, while managing user privileges.

Essential Tasks

Collaborate with the design and development team to create database designs that meet specified requirements
Perform database modeling and effectively communicate schema structures to development staff
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of relational database concepts and techniques, implementing them using SQL DDL
Gather requirements from software product managers and architects and design relational database objects to meet software goals
Update and maintain databases utilized by product development staff across multiple versions of Jenzabar software
Work with the Quality Assurance team to test and verify database changes for releases
Provide support to resolve complex database issues in the customer base
Assist the data services team with technical issues related to data conversions
Stay informed on upcoming versions of Microsoft SQL Server and evaluate potential impacts on Jenzabar software

Essential Skills

Proficiency in SQL DML, DDL, and DCL commands
Strong coding skills in triggers, views, and stored procedures, including code optimization
Ability to design and code complex procedures, triggers, and views
Extensive knowledge of SQL database administration tasks and database delivery concepts
Experience deploying databases in multi-server environments, with hundreds of client systems
Expertise in creating and managing SQL permissions
Ability to install, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases

Preferred Skills & Experience

Candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
Experience managing production databases in high-availability environments is a plus
Proficiency in Microsoft SQL Server database administration, including scripting for SQL environment management
Strong experience in writing complex T-SQL statements, stored procedures, triggers, and views
Ability to assist development staff in optimizing SQL queries for system performance
Experience with data import/export, data conversions, and database patch applications
Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with development staff and clients of varying technical expertise
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to plan, coordinate, and track tasks effectively while meeting project deadlines
Desirable experience includes PowerBuilder, Microsoft Active Directory, and working in an academic environment or with higher education software

The pay range for this position is $80,000-93,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, geographic location, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for an annual bonus in addition to a full range of benefits. This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed.

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Benefits

Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Holidays, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401K, Educational Assistance

Jenzabar does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, sex, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetics, genetic markers and carrier status, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, military service, veteran status, or any other status protected by state and federal laws.

Please Note: Jenzabar does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

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