AVP Senior Database Engineer

Do you have extensive experience in Database Management and are looking to grow your career in the Financial Services industry?, Join a mission-driven team at Independent Bank, "Inspiring financial independence today, with tomorrow in mind!" In your role of Senior Database Engineer, you'll manage and enhance our SQL Server and enterprise databases to ensure top performance, availability, and security. You'll set up new databases, optimize and tune existing systems, build efficient data pipelines, and safeguard data integrity and consistency across the organization., * Oversee the installation, configuration, and maintenance of SQL Server databases, Snowflake environment, and other database platforms across the enterprise.

• Manage and monitor database performance, tuning, and optimization to ensure high levels of availability and security.
• Implement data integration and ETL processes to support data warehousing and business intelligence initiatives.
• Design, implement, and maintain disaster recovery and high availability solutions.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to design data models and schema structures.
• Establish and enforce database standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Plan and execute regular database backups and ensure effective restore procedures.
• Develop and maintain database security strategies, including user roles and permissions.
• Conduct database capacity planning and storage management.
• Support the data warehouse environment, ensuring data consistency, reliability, and performance.
• Write and troubleshoot complex queries, stored procedures, and scripts.
• Conduct regular database audits and system health checks.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging database technologies and industry trends.
• Provide advanced support and troubleshooting for database-related issues.
• Mentor other team members and provide training and leadership.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Relevant training such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate, or similar, are highly desirable.
• 5+ years of extensive experience in database management, with a strong focus on SQL Server.
• 2+ years of experience with cloud data warehouse platforms, with a strong focus on Snowflake.
• Strong expertise in database performance tuning, query optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in database backup and recovery plans and practices.
• Experience with data warehousing concepts, architecture, and ETL processes.
• Familiarity with SSIS, SSRS, and SSAS.
• Familiarity with cloud data warehouse solutions (Snowflake, Databricks, etc.) is preferred
• Solid understanding of database security principles, including access controls and encryption.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Self-motivated, with a passion for continuous learning and personal development.
• Experience in scripting and automation using tools like PowerShell or Python is a plus.

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• Paid time off, * Competitive compensation package.
• Flexible, paid time off.
• A knowledgeable, goal-driven, and exciting team of colleagues.
• Exposure to different areas of banking and the ability to work with leaders within the industry.
• Community-focused events and volunteer opportunities.

At Independent Bank we promote a culture that encourages professional growth and embraces the collective sum of your individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent. We value diversity of thought, ideas, and background. Our inclusive and collaborative culture helps us find the best solutions to meet the needs of our clients and company.