SQL Database Administrator

Are you ready to accelerate your career with a best-in-class organization that values innovation, dedication, and growth? Our employees at Grede are the key to our success and share our passion for teamwork, customer service, and operational excellence. If you want to join an industry-leading company that focuses on your professional growth and development, we’d love to hear from you! 

Grede has been a leader in providing reliable and innovative iron castings to the industrial, commercial truck, and automotive markets for over 100 years. With ten (10) facilities across America and 3,000 team members, we continue to transform the industry with our excellent products and services.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced SQL Database Administrator to join our IT team and take a leading role in optimizing our data management practices. Reporting Director of Business Applications, you will be a key contributor responsible for enhancing the maturity of our data operations.

The primary responsibility of this role will be building and administering databases and data warehouses, managing integrations among data sources, writing and optimizing SQL queries, and developing and optimizing data visualizations. This role will also drive data architecture enabling the integration of data from various systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data management and a deep understanding of relevant technologies.

What You'll Do:

• Database Management: Installing, configuring, and maintaining SQL databases.
• Performance Tuning: Monitoring and optimizing database performance to ensure high availability and reliability.
• Security: Implementing and managing database security measures to protect sensitive data.
• Backup and Recovery: Developing and maintaining backup and recovery plans.
• Troubleshooting: Identifying and resolving database issues and providing support to development teams.
• Documentation: Creating and maintaining documentation for database configurations, processes, and procedures.
• Visualization and Reporting: Developing visualizations and reports using tools such as Crystal Reports or PowerBI.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Working closely with various stakeholders to understand the business, gather requirements, and deliver and maintain data solutions.
• Data Integration: Designing, developing, and maintaining data integrations using ETL technologies such as SSIS.

What We Need from You:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 7 years of experience as a SQL Administrator or in a similar role.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in SQL Server, MySQL, or other database management systems. Experience with performance tuning, backup and recovery, and database security.
• Visualization Tools: Experience with visualization tools such as Crystal Reports or PowerBI.
• ETL Technologies: Experience with ETL technologies such as SSIS.
• Industry Experience: Prefer experience in the manufacturing industry.
• Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication abilities, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Why You’ll Love Working for Us:

• Competitive pay
• 401K Plan
• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Company paid Short Term Disability

Grede is proud to support transitioning service members and current military veterans with career opportunities that are a match for their skills gained while serving our country. Military veterans are encouraged to apply.

We recognize the value of second chances. All individuals seeking stable employment as a step in their journey are encouraged to apply.

To learn more about Grede, please visit our website at www.grede.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.