Job Description

At TFCU, we welcome people of all backgrounds. We know that embracing a diverse team makes us a stronger and better organization. Here you can expect a professional workplace where all employees have the opportunity to feel seen, respected, valued and heard.

Tinker Federal Credit Union’s IT Department has an immediate opening for a Database Engineer! This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the nation’s leading credit unions! We offer competitive pay, a robust benefits package, a “smart casual dress code” and much more! We want you to work and grow at TFCU, so there will be many opportunities for professional development and growth through training and continued education. We value you at TFCU!

As a Database Engineer, you will be responsible for the following:
• Building and maintaining scalable data pipelines and infrastructure that support analytics, business intelligence, and data integration initiatives.
• Ensures efficient and reliable access to data across the organization by designing robust data models, optimizing data workflows, and implementing data quality and governance practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions while adhering to established best practices, security standards, and regulatory requirements
Salary Range:
This is a non-exempt position. The starting salary range is: Level I: $86,368.28309 - $107,960.35, Level II: $106,414.36 - $133,017.95, Level III $131,113.13 - $163,891.42, Senior: $131,113.13 - $163,891.42 however, actual placement within the range will be determined individually based on your experience relative to organizational needs and internal salary equity.

Schedule:
Normally works a weekday schedule, but may be required to work evenings, holidays, or weekends. May be required to travel overnight with or without notice. Could be subjected to on-call status.

Education/Experience:
A bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, business analytics, applied statistics, or a related field for all levels is required. A master’s degree in computer science, information systems, computer engineering, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, or a closely related field is preferred at the Senior level.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Incumbent Bonding REQUIRED by TFCU’s chosen authority.
• Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate or Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate are preferred for Data Engineer III and Senior Data Engineer.
Keys to success:
In order to be successful as a Database Engineer you must possess these qualifications:
• Strong interpersonal and team collaboration skills.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to design scalable, efficient, and reliable data solutions.
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and core data engineering principles.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to maintain accurate technical documentation, data lineage, and metadata.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in SQL and Python; experience with Apache Spark, Scala, or Java preferred.
• Strong understanding of data modeling, database design, and dimensional modeling techniques, including star and snowflake schemas.
• Experience with Microsoft Fabric technologies, including Data Factory, Dataflows Gen2, Synapse, OneLake, and Power BI (Level II and above).
• Knowledge of source control, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices supporting data engineering solutions (Level II and above).
• Knowledge of data governance, information security, privacy, and regulatory requirements, including data classification, encryption, GLBA, and protection of personally identifiable information (PII).
• Advanced knowledge of cloud-based data platforms, semantic modeling, data architecture, and real-time data processing technologies (Senior Data Engineer).

Tinker Federal Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing an environment free of harassment and discrimination. We celebrate the unique differences of our employees, and welcome people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status veteran status, disability status, pregnancy status, parental status, political affiliation, or any other status protected by law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Talent Acquisition at careers@tinkerfcu.org.