About this role
Database Administrator
Must be in Central MN and have reasonable commute to St. Cloud, MN due to in-office requirements.
SCHEDULE: Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
COMPENSATION: Starting Pay $67,000 – $83,750 per year. (The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.)
WHO WILL SHINE IN THIS ROLE
Are you looking for an opportunity to grow your career , build hands-on SQL Server experience , and work with a supportive team? PCI is seeking a Database Administrator who is detail-oriented, analytical, and eager to learn .
In this role, you'll monitor and maintain SQL Server databases , troubleshoot issues , write T-SQL queries , and support critical business systems while working closely with our Data Architecture team . This is an excellent opportunity to build your database administration skills , gain exposure to modern data platforms , and grow through mentorship, hands-on experience, and continuous learning .
WHAT YOULL DO
- Install and maintain the performance of database servers.
- Perform routine database maintenance: backups, index maintenance, statistics updates, and integrity checks.
- Manage database security.
- Performance tuning of database systems.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot database errors, including blocking, deadlocks, slow queries, and job failures.
- Maintain and document SQL Server Agent jobs, alerts, and maintenance plans.
- Be available for on-call support as needed.
- Modify and enhance existing stored procedures supporting data warehouse ETL processes, including troubleshooting logic errors, optimizing query performance, and updating procedures to accommodate schema or business rule changes.
- Provides primary technical support, technical configuration, and development for various third-party applications which feature database centric architecture
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
Must-Have Qualifications:
- BS in Computer Science or equivalent program or equivalent experience
- 2-3+ years of hands-on database administration
- Understanding of relational database concepts (tables, indexes, keys, normalization)
- Familiarity with T-SQL for querying and stored procedure development and Powershell for automation scripting
- Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to troubleshooting
Nice to have but not Required!
- Internship, coursework, or academic project experience with SQL Server or another relational database platform.
- Exposure to database security, performance monitoring, or troubleshooting.
- Familiarity with SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), Windows Server, or IT ticketing/service management systems.
- Microsoft SQL Server or Azure Data Fundamentals certification, or related coursework.
LOCATION & WORK SETTING
- Office Address: 628 Roosevelt Rd, St. Cloud, MN, 56301
- Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday 8:00am-5:00pm CST
- Work Setting: Hybrid
COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Starting Pay: $67,000 – $83,750 per year.
- The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
PCI offers competitive and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and voluntary benefits.
Additional Perks that Go the Extra Mile:
- Annual Discretionary Bonus
- Earned Safe & Sick Time (ESST)
- Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave
- Paid Time Off (PTO) & 8 Paid Holidays
- Donation Matching & Paid Volunteer Time
- 401(k) Match – 100% of your deferrals up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement & Student Loan Match Program
HOW TO APPLY
It only takes a couple minutes ! Submit your resume on our website at preferredcredit.com/careers .
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
PCI is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, & inclusion. We make hiring decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability, please contact PCI HR at [email protected].