POSITION SUMMARY

This position will work with the Database Engineering team to support, maintain, and expand the DB2 database platforms utilized within the CU*Answers network. Working together with multiple cross-discipline teams, you’ll focus on reviewing database changes to facilitate new projects, analyzing current performance and database structure, and proposing and executing on strategic database management plans to help us deliver the best possible experience to our clients and members.
The ability to apply independent judgment is critical in managing complex tasks and making decisions that directly impact the organization’s success. This includes assessing situations, analyzing available information, and evaluating potential risks and benefits to determine the best course of action. The individual in this role is expected to make well-informed decisions without constant supervision, addressing challenges with confidence and ensuring alignment with organizational goals and values. This function involves balancing competing priorities, managing ambiguity, and handling urgent or sensitive matters with discretion.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Four-year degree in business-related, IT or project management field or equivalent work experience is preferred. Equivalent experience would be at least 5 years of working experience in programming.
• Having 5 years of experience with DB2 is required.
• Ability to perform complete project development including user interface, project analysis, development of specifications, delegation of duties, monitoring progress, smooth installation, and complete documentation.
• Ability to supervise staff and manage department goals.
• Ability to make solid, sound decisions in stressful situations.
• Ability to set clear expectations for performance, provide meaningful feedback, hold employees accountable and recognize successes.
• The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
• The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• Extensive knowledge of all aspects of SQL: DML, DDL, DCL, TCL and procedural including external stored procedures.
• Database tuning and index building.
• Full knowledge of database normalization to a minimum of 3rd normal form.
• Proficient with Navigator.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to deal with external clients as well as internal staff.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to use discretion when dealing with sensitive or confidential data.
• Ability to work effectively with other CU*Answers teams.
• Ability to operate telephone, photocopier, fax machines and PC workstation.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Embrace and adhere to the company mission and the seven cooperative principles of a cooperative.
  CU*Answers is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that supports the unique perspectives and experiences from all employees and supports a collaborative community spirit. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local laws

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