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# IT Software Engineer - DBA

- **Company:** Nelnet
- **Location:** Englewood, CO, United States
- **Salary:** $56,775.0 - $158,541.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Backup Devices, Databases, Data Architecture, Software Debugging, Software Design Documents, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Software Engineering, Scripting, Enterprise Software Applications, Database Optimization, SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
- **Published:** October 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3445714644&tx=UT5551TTV&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

Bachelor's degree or equivalent certification with focus on Microsoft Database technologies.

EXPERIENCE:

Experience working as a DBA's.

COMPETENCIES - SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:

 1. Strong working knowledge of the latest versions of PostgreSQL and SQL Server.
 2. A proven ability to develop and implement data design models on enterprise level applications.
 3. Strong knowledge of the full software development lifecycle; with exposure to agile or iterative approaches to delivery preferred.
 4. Strong working knowledge of PostgreSQL and SQL Server administration skills: instance builds, backups, scripting, administration and database maintenance.
 5. Familiar with clustered environment.
 6. Database performance tuning.
 7. Database index maintenance.
 8. Ability to support the team on-call rotation.
 9. Strong critical thinking and analysis skills; ability to provide primary and alternate.
 10. Ability to perform effectively in a team environment.
 11. Ability to obtain a security clearance.
 12. Knowledge in the area of NIST compliance strongly desired.

## Description

Nelnet believes in a hybrid work environment. The standard hybrid work schedule includes 24 hours of in-office work each week, for associates that reside within 30 miles of an office. This is subject to change, based on manager discretion., 1. Participate in solution design to satisfy a wide range of business needs.

 2. Analysis and translation of business requirements into technical requirements for development, and creation of design documents and technical specifications.
 3. Adhere to Best Practices and Standards in the areas of technology and security.
 4. Provide post implementation support including, but not limited to, monitoring application performance and debugging existing code.
 5. Keep abreast of advancements and changes in technology and develop an understanding of how new technologies can be leveraged provide business solutions.