Database Administrator

Benefits Overview:A career at CoBank can offer you the opportunity to make a personal impact on the people and communities where we do business. When you choose a career with CoBank, you make a difference by standing for something that matters. In order to be the best, we hire the best!Remarkable Benefits offered by CoBank• Careers with a purpose- stand for something!• Competitive Compensation & Incentive• Hybrid work model – flexible arrangements for most positions• Benefits Packages, including: Medical, Dental and Vision coverage, Disability, AD&D, and Life Insurance• CoBank University robust curriculum –associate training and development, including higher education tuition reimbursement• Outstanding 401k – up to 6% matching and additional 3% non-elective contribution• Time-Off Packages – Vacation 15+ days, 10 Paid Sick Days, and 10 Paid Holidays• Community Impact – United Way Angel Day, Volunteer Day and Associate Directed Contribution• Associate Resource Groups – creating a culture of diversity and inclusion• Recognize a fellow associate with “GEM” awards, including a monetary valueJob Description:Provides support to multiple application groups using various database technologies, but primarily Oracle and SQL server databases. Provides technical support for databases in development and production environments. Works on a day-to-day basis with developers and system administrators to design, configure, construct, deploy and support database and data integration processing for CoBank and Farm Credit Leasing.Essential Duties and Responsibilities• Performs logical data modeling.• Conducts database configuration.• Analyzes and modifies query languages and scripts.• Writes PL/SQL and Transact-SQL procedures.• Performs DTS programming.• Converts data access specifications in to design.• Supports creation of physical database structures and provide ongoing support.• Performs quality assurance on all database deliverables with the guidance of a senior database administrator.• Supports back-up/recovery procedures.• Prepares database sizing and performance modifications.• Participates in performance tuning and supports implementation of upgrades/migration• Provides direction on database access.• Ensures adherence to CoBank security standards.Basic Qualifications• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, engineering or relevant discipline.• 4+ years database programming using Oracle or SQL server database management systems; or appropriate combination of education and experience.Preferred Qualifications• Experience in banking or financial services industry and Oracle experience preferred.• Knowledge of UNIX (Solaris and AIX) and Windows.• Advanced understanding of the system development lifecycle and associated database administration responsibilities.• Proficient in writing / diagnosing SQL.• Excellent problem solving, oral and written communication skills• Availability for off-hours support.• Occasional travel required.Compensation Information• Estimated Base Salary Range: $77,000-$95,000• Target short-term incentive opportunity: 13%About CoBank:CoBank stands strong as a $135 billion enterprise dedicated to the financial needs of rural America. As a national cooperative bank and a proud member of the Farm Credit System it is our mission to serve as a relevant and dependable provider of credit and other value-added financial services. From our headquarters in Denver, Colorado and our regional banking centers across the US, CoBank provides loans, leases, export financing and other financial services to agribusinesses and rural power, water and communications providers in all 50 states.CoBank will not sponsor a work visa (e.g. H1B, etc.) to fill this position.CoBank is an Equal Opportunity EmployerCoBank requires all newly hired associates to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and new hires will be asked to register their proof of vaccination. Any offer of employment will be conditioned upon an applicant supplying proof of vaccination against COVID-19; provided, however that CoBank may provide a reasonable accommodation for an applicant’s known disability or sincerely held religious belief.#LI-AJ