Database Engineer I,II,III, SR

Tinker Federal Credit Union

$86K — $163K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or related field required; master's degree preferred for Senior level.
  • Preferred certifications include Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate or Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate for advanced roles.
  • Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and core data engineering principles.
  • Proficiency in SQL and Python; knowledge of Apache Spark, Scala, or Java is preferred.
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to maintain accurate technical documentation and data lineage.

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain scalable data pipelines and infrastructure for analytics and data integration.
  • Design robust data models and optimize data workflows.
  • Implement data quality and governance practices for reliable data access.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions.
  • Adhere to established best practices, security standards, and regulatory requirements.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities and potential support for advanced certifications.
  • Dynamic work environment with opportunities to manage multiple projects.
  • Collaborative team-oriented culture fostering strong interpersonal relationships.
  • Engagement with innovative technologies like Microsoft Fabric and cloud-based platforms.
  • Flexible weekday schedule with potential for travel and evening or weekend work.
Full Job Description
As a Database Engineer, you will be responsible for the following:
  • Building and maintaining scalable data pipelines and infrastructure that support analytics, business intelligence, and data integration initiatives.
  • Ensures efficient and reliable access to data across the organization by designing robust data models, optimizing data workflows, and implementing data quality and governance practices.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions while adhering to established best practices, security standards, and regulatory requirements
Salary Range: This is a non-exempt position. The starting salary range is: Level I: $86,[redacted]9 - $107,960.35, Level II: $106,414.36 - $133,017.95, Level III $131,113.13 - $163,891.42, Senior: $131,113.13 - $163,891.42 however, actual placement within the range will be determined individually based on your experience relative to organizational needs and internal salary equity. Schedule: Normally works a weekday schedule, but may be required to work evenings, holidays, or weekends. May be required to travel overnight with or without notice. Could be subjected to on-call status. Education/Experience: A bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, business analytics, applied statistics, or a related field for all levels is required. A master's degree in computer science, information systems, computer engineering, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, or a closely related field is preferred at the Senior level. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
  • Incumbent Bonding REQUIRED by TFCU's chosen authority.
  • Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate or Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate are preferred for Data Engineer III and Senior Data Engineer.
Keys to success: In order to be successful as a Database Engineer you must possess these qualifications:
  • Strong interpersonal and team collaboration skills.
  • Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to design scalable, efficient, and reliable data solutions.
  • Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and core data engineering principles.
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to maintain accurate technical documentation, data lineage, and metadata.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines in a dynamic environment.
  • Proficiency in SQL and Python; experience with Apache Spark, Scala, or Java preferred.
  • Strong understanding of data modeling, database design, and dimensional modeling techniques, including star and snowflake schemas.
  • Experience with Microsoft Fabric technologies, including Data Factory, Dataflows Gen2, Synapse, OneLake, and Power BI (Level II and above).
  • Knowledge of source control, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices supporting data engineering solutions (Level II and above).
  • Knowledge of data governance, information security, privacy, and regulatory requirements, including data classification, encryption, GLBA, and protection of personally identifiable information (PII).
  • Advanced knowledge of cloud-based data platforms, semantic modeling, data architecture, and real-time data processing technologies (Senior Data Engineer).

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