Database Engineer

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. Design and implement moderately complex SQL queries, views, and stored procedures to support product features and reporting needs.

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeLincoln • Nebraska • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced SQL skills, including query optimization and stored procedure development, while maintaining a disciplined approach to documentation and change management. Proficient in relational data modeling and experienced in supporting data-intensive applications in Oracle or PostgreSQL environments.

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Advanced SQL SkillsRelational Data ModelingOracle Database ExperiencePostgreSQL Database ExperienceQuery Optimization

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Hard Skills

SQL Query DevelopmentStored Procedure DevelopmentDatabase Performance OptimizationData Integrity ChecksIndexing StrategiesSchema DesignNormalizationTroubleshootingData Quality AssuranceCode Review

Soft Skills

CollaborationMentoringIndependent WorkProactive Problem SolvingDocumentation Discipline

Tools & Technologies

OraclePostgreSQLDatabase Monitoring ToolsQuery Execution Plans

Certifications & Qualifications

Oracle CertificationPostgreSQL Certification

Industry Keywords

Database EngineeringData ModelingData IntegrityAnalytics ApplicationsChange Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

OraclePostgresSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and implement moderately complex SQL queries, views, and stored procedures to support product features and reporting needs.
Optimize existing database structures, queries, and indexes to improve performance, reliability, and scalability.
Perform regular data quality checks and resolve data integrity issues across systems.
Support application developers by advising on data access patterns, query design, and schema usage.
Contribute to relational data modeling decisions, including table design, relationships, and constraints.
Participate in code reviews for database changes and uphold team coding standards and documentation practices.
Investigate and resolve database-related defects, escalating complex issues with clear analysis when needed.
Maintain thorough documentation of schemas, procedures, and changes.
Mentor and support Database Engineer I team members on day-to-day tasks and tools.
Perform all other duties as the business requires.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
Oracle or PostgreSQL certification recommended.
2–5 years of relevant database engineering experience.
Advanced SQL skills, including query optimization and stored procedure development.
Solid understanding of relational data modeling, normalization, and schema design.
Experience with indexing strategies and diagnosing performance bottlenecks.
Proactive troubleshooting skills and the ability to work independently on assigned tasks.
Strong collaboration skills and the ability to support developers across teams.
Disciplined approach to documentation and change management.
Hands-on experience with Oracle or PostgreSQL in a production environment.
Familiarity with partitioning, query execution plans, and database monitoring tools.
Experience supporting data-intensive or analytics-heavy applications.