Database Design Engineer

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in database engineering, database design, data architecture, or a similar technical role.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and experience designing relational database structures.
• Experience with data modeling concepts for transactional and analytical systems.
• Hands-on experience with database performance tuning, indexing strategies, query optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of database security, backup and recovery practices, and change management.
• Experience supporting ETL/ELT processes, data migrations, or system integrations.
• Ability to document technical designs clearly and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in financial services, lending, fintech, or other regulated environments.
• Familiarity with cloud-based data platforms and modern data warehousing concepts.
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server, or similar enterprise database platforms.
• Exposure to Azure DevOps, Jira, or similar work management tools.
• Experience supporting reporting, analytics, or business intelligence initiatives.
• Knowledge of data governance, audit readiness, and sensitive data handling best practices.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with evolving business priorities.

What We Value

What We Offer

• 100% Employer Paid Medical for employee and whole family, including the Mayo Clinic.
• 401(k)/Roth plan with 4% match and immediate vesting.
• Dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Student loan repayment assistance and tuition reimbursement.
• Catered Friday lunches, stocked kitchens, and a collaborative team environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing company with meaningful impact.
• This is a primarily onsite role with genuine flexibility . Core collaboration hours are 10 AM – 3 PM; manage your full schedule around that. Need a morning at home for an appointment? Handle it. We don’t track hours or micromanage — we hire professionals and treat them accordingly. We encourage experimentation, learning from mistakes, and continuous improvement across teams.