Database Engineering II – Microsoft SQL

It’s about taking care of people, our people.

Are you described as someone with an inquisitive mind and an innovative personality? Are you never satisfied with good enough? Does solving complex problems and ensuring top-quality systems excite you? If so, being an Engineer II - Database with Frost could be for you.

At Frost, it’s about more than a job. It’s about having a flourishing career where you can thrive, both in and out of work. At Frost, we’re committed to fostering an environment that reflects our values and encourages team members to be the best they can be. In joining our adaptable, integrity-driven team, you’ll become part of Frost’s over 150-year legacy of providing unparalleled banking services.

Who you are:

As an Engineer II - Database, you are our troubleshooter. You are responsible for administering, controlling, and optimizing the organization's database management systems such as Oracle, DB2, Microsoft SQL, and Postgres databases and for providing support those who consume them. You’ll use your strong problem-solving skills to ensure that the systems are performing optimally and meet our high standards. You believe in effective communication and will have the opportunity to address potential problems and solutions to complex issues. More than that, this role is about constant improvement and doing so with our signature all-win approach in mind.

What you’ll do:

• Provide day to day management of database environments that impact a single department, including patching, security administration, monitoring, troubleshooting, backing up, restoring, replicating, auditing, upgrading, and installing database environments

• Design and implement complex database schemas and architectures to meet application requirements and business needs

• Monitor and analyze database performance, identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks

• Maintain detailed technical documentation for database configurations, procedures, and architecture

• Provide advanced technical support for database-related issues, including troubleshooting and resolving escalated problems

• Work closely with application developers, data analysts, and IT teams to ensure seamless integration of database systems with other components

• Configure and set up disaster recovery environments

• Configure and set up test environments

• Always take action using Integrity, Caring, and Excellence to achieve all-win outcomes

What you’ll need:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; or equivalent relevant experience

• Demonstrated ability to independently identify issues across interrelated programs and systems and develop the appropriate solutions, typically requiring a minimum of 2+ years of experience

• Proven ability to apply engineering principals to effectively resolve moderately complex technical issues within Infrastructure and Operations

• Demonstrated commitment to strong communication, teamwork, and adaptability in collaborative project environments

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Experience in Microsoft Office applications

Additional Preferred Skills:

• Relevant scripting or automation skills, such as _Ansible, Powershell, Terraform, Bash, Python, PHP, HTML, CSS, Java/Javascript

• Relevant certifications, such as Oracle Associates/Professional, DataStax Administrator, EnterpriseDB Postgres

Frost Benefits:

At Frost, we care about your health, your family, and your future and strive to have our benefits reflect that. This includes:  

• Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance

• 401(k) matching

• Generous holiday and paid time off schedule

• Tuition reimbursement

• Extensive health and wellness programs, including our Employee Assistance Program

• Referral bonus program + more!

Since 1868, Frost has dedicated their expertise to provide exceptional banking, investment, and insurance services to businesses and individuals throughout Texas. Frost is one of the 50 largest U.S. banks by asset size and is a leader in banking customer satisfaction. At Frost, it’s about being part of something bigger. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply and see what’s possible at Frost.