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Database Developer 

About the Organization NCU was founded with the goal of providing accessible, high-quality, online graduate degrees to working professionals. No other university can match NCU's uniquely flexible approach to online learning, which includes weekly course starts and personal one-to-one mentoring from our professionally seasoned, all-doctoral faculty in a class size of one. With no residency requirements, NCU is perfect for the independent, self-motivated student who seeks a world-class education no matter where they live!

Across all four of our Schools - the School of Business & Technology Management, School of Education, School of Psychology, and School of Marriage & Family Therapy - NCU is committed to helping students achieve academically to become valuable contributors to their communities and within their professions.

With administrative offices in Prescott Valley and Scottsdale, Arizona, and San Diego, California, as well as students, alumni and faculty in more than 50 countries, NCU is an excellent choice for professionals around the world who share our passion for excellence. We envision growth trends to continue, and eagerly seek highly-credentialed and enthusiastic individuals to join our team.
 
Description

Have you ever heard the saying, “A company is only as good as the people it keeps?”

At Northcentral University, we strongly believe that our University is only as good as our team of staff, faculty and students around the world united by a commitment to excellence, innovation, diversity and accountability.

We celebrate personal and professional growth and desire to see our team members fully realize and reach their potential. When you join the Northcentral team, you will enjoy a challenging, but positive and fun work environment that
promotes productivity, achievement and fulfillment.

If you are passionate about making a difference and are ready to be challenged and inspired in your daily work as part of a growing, success-oriented company, then we want to hear from you!

Northcentral University is a global leader in online education with students, alumni, and faculty in over 50 countries across the world.

We are committed to providing people throughout the world with quality educational opportunities by offering accredited Graduate and Undergraduate programs through a proven, fully online, distinctive faculty mentored approach to learning. With highly credentialed and passionate staff, utilizing progressive methodologies, Northcentral University prepares graduates to be distinguished contributors to societies around the globe.

With administrative offices in Prescott Valley, Arizona, Scottsdale, Arizona and San Diego, California, Northcentral is rapidly becoming an 'employer of choice.' We envision growth trends to continue and for this reason seek highly credentialed and passionate staff to join our team of professionals.

SUMMARY

This position creates, implements, and maintains a design for the storage and maintenance of the OLTP and reporting databases for the University’s systems.  This position is also responsible for participating in the development and deployment activities for the databases.  Create scripts for data maintenance and bug fixes. Works with development team to develop and review database integration with application code. Will evaluate new data sources for adherence to quality standards and ease of integration. Relies on knowledge and professional discretion to achieve goals. Significant ingenuity and flexibility is expected.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Create, optimize and reengineer database schemas, models, and database designs.
  • Work on SSIS, Analysis Services, and Reporting Services.
  • Work with DBAs, Engineers, QA, and Data Analysts, to manage performance optimizations, stored procedure development, queries, inserts, reports, and integrations.
  • Assist with administrative maintenance of relational databases including backup/recovery, schedule jobs, problem diagnosis and performance tuning.
  • Assist in the resolution of database capacity issues, replication, and other distributed data issues. Assist with ad-hoc reports if needed.
  • Work on architecture and hands-on development efforts for database activities.
  • Strong team player and communicator who is self-motivated, capable of multitasking and can work with a range of audiences including our leadership team, development team, product team, and management.
 
Position Requirements

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Responsible for the design and  build of scalable databases for OLTP and Reporting systems
  • Prototype new applications to refine requirements.
  • Develops and manages data governance processes.
  • Analyze, define and document system requirements for data, workflow, logical processes, interfaces with other systems, auditing, reporting requirements and production configuration.
  • Write and maintain technical specifications.
  • Provide technical consulting and respond to error reports, problems or questions
  • Works with business to refine requirements and determine development approach
  • Keep current in the latest database trends and tools to utilize best practices
  • Perform root cause analysis and corrective action planning with business areas as indicated by data and/or trends

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • 3+ years related work experience
  • SQL Server 2008/2012
  • SSIS, SSAS, SSRS
  • T-SQL required
  • Data Warehousing and Dimensional Modeling
  • Performance tuning; Data Mining
  • MCITP/ MCSA / MCSE BI certification is preferred
  • Experience in higher education preferred.
  • Strong organizational and excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • All skills, abilities and education will be considered for minimum qualifications.

What We Offer:

In addition to excellent earning potential and a comprehensive benefits package—including medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid holidays and PTO—Northcentral University supports the professional growth of its team members through education benefits, growth opportunities and room for advancement.

Are you ready to take advantage of this exciting opportunity to join a growing team of passionate individuals who work together to change lives through higher education?   Apply today!

 
Full-Time/Part-Time  
Category Information Technology  
Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt  

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