Database Engineer

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The Database Engineer is responsible for designing and maintaining scalable, high-performance SQL Server environments across both on-premises and cloud platforms. This role collaborates closely with Infrastructure and Product teams to ensure data reliability, seamless integration, and optimized performance in a fast-paced enterprise environment. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in SQL Server architecture, data integration strategies, and performance tuning within large-scale systems. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking organization where your technical leadership will directly impact mission-critical systems. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies, contribute to strategic initiatives, and be part of a collaborative team that values innovation, continuous improvement, and professional growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design database infrastructure on premises and cloud following industry best practices with emphasis on automation and repeatable deployment process

• Ensure the availability, scalability and performance of the database systems

• Work across teams to help provision and configure databases technologies in accordance with established enterprise standards. Implement best practices for database management across all platforms

• Lead technical aspects of projects and their implementation, and mentor less experienced staff in their technical development in SQL performance and scalability

• Strong scripting and automation skills (T-SQL, PowerShell, Python)

• Evaluate and recommend new tools, platforms and methodologies to improve internal operations and system resilience.

• Act as the escalation tier to solve issues from team, internal developers/partner teams

• Stay current with new and evolving technologies via formal training and self-directed education

• Adhere to and promote existing ITIL processes and standard procedures

• This position will require participation in a rotating on-call schedule for 24x7 global support. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology or equivalent experience is required

• 5+ years of experience in Database Administration in an enterprise environment

• Experience maintaining and configuring Microsoft SQL Server 2016 and higher

• Experience with ETL tools Microsoft SSIS, Azure Data Factory and Kafka

• Experience with all database performance metrics & tuning practices

• Ability to troubleshoot complex SQL issues in partnership with development teams

• Strong problem solving and analytical skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with cloud database technologies – including Azure Cosmos DB, Azure SQL Databases, Azure Data Factory, or equivalent

• Experience with high-availability solutions such as Always On and Log Shipping

• Experience with Azure DevOps, GitHub for code deployment

• Familiarity working with the SQL Monitoring tools such as Idera and Sentry One

Working Conditions:

Working conditions are typical for a distribution and office setting. The job involves lifting materials and products weighing up to 40 pounds. Operating equipment requires specialized training and testing in accordance with Polaris’ standards. Must be able to manage multiple demands at once.

The starting pay range for Minnesota is $88,000 to $119,000 per year. Individual salaries and positioning within the range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography.  While individual pay could fall anywhere in the range based on these factors, it is not common to start at the high end or top of the range. 

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

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To qualify for this position, former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing.

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