Database Administrator
Preferred Credit· Banking· Sep 16, 2026 · 1mo ago
PCI - St. Cloud Office
Hybrid
Full-time
Mid
$117K–$176K est.
2+ years exp
Job description
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 YOU’LL 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 WE’RE 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 PeopleOps@preferredcredit.com.
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