Senior Database Engineer 

UW Credit Union is hiring a Senior Database Engineer to support our mission of delivering world-class digital experiences. In this role, you’ll be joining an Information Technology team that is central to driving that mission forward. You’ll collaborate with passionate, hard-working professionals across the organization to build and maintain the technical solutions that power our business and enable our members to manage their financial lives. These solutions include high-performance databases, web applications, APIs, and backend processes, which are highly visible and crucial to the success of the organization. 

As a Senior Database Engineer, you'll take on energizing and important projects that directly impact our mission. Serving as a technical lead, you’ll manage essential databases in both cloud-based and traditional environments, and your work will be integral to keeping the systems that run our business operating at peak performance. You’ll enjoy the challenge of solving complex problems while collaborating with teams across the organization. In our fast-paced, Agile environment, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to highly visible, business-critical projects while continuing to grow and learn in a supportive, team-oriented setting. 

Why Work for UW Credit Union? 

Join one of Wisconsin’s premier financial institutions, a 2023 Top Workplaces USA and multi-year recipient of Madison Magazine’s Best Places to Work, Wisconsin State Journal’s Top Workplaces, and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Top Workplaces to receive: 

• 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  

• Salary: $120,000 - $145,000; Mid-point is $137,760 

• And more! 

What You’ll Do 

• 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. 

What You’ll Need to Succeed 

• 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. 

UW Credit Union is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of Minorities, Protected Veterans, Women, and individuals with Disabilities. We strive to cultivate an inclusive workplace that is home to a diverse workforce where employees at all levels model knowledge of, belief in and a commitment to cultural competence.