Senior Database Administrator

At Jack Henry, we’re more than a technology company, we’re a force for good in financial services. We’re redefining how community banks and credit unions connect with the people they serve. Our mission is rooted in people inspired innovation, empowering financial institutions to deliver seamless, secure, and human centered experiences. We deliver cutting‑edge solutions that are paving the way for the next generation of digital banking and payments, but our true impact begins with our associates. If you’re ready to help transform an industry and grow with a company that values purpose, collaboration, and excellence then we’d love to meet you.

Jack Henry is seeking an experienced Senior SQL Server Database Administrator with a strong background in managing, securing, and optimizing enterprise SQL Server environments. Proven expertise in performance tuning, high availability and disaster recovery solutions, backup and recovery strategies, and capacity planning. Adept at supporting mission‑critical systems, ensuring data integrity, and collaborating with development and infrastructure teams to deliver reliable, scalable database solutions.

This is a remote position and candidates must live within approximately a 70‑mile radius of our office locations in Allen, TX; Lenexa, KS; Springfield, MO; or Monett, MO; Louisville, K; Charlotte, NC.

The salary range for this position is $97,800–$140,650 and will be determined based on location and experience level.

All positions, regardless of location, may require an onsite interview or in‑person onboarding requirement to verify your identity.

What you’ll be responsible for:

• Documents everything philosophy.
• Provide 24/7 support, alternating weekly schedule.
• Mentor less experienced DBA peers.
• Create and maintain standards and guidelines for database administrative tasks.
• Follow the PDLC.
• Designs and implements backup and disaster recovery processes and procedures.
• Determines how tables relate to each other and how fields interact within the tables for a relational model.
• Proactive mentality.
• May perform other job duties as assigned.

What you’ll need to have:

• Minimum 6 years of experience with SQL database administrator.
• Must have experience with writing and tuning TSQL.
• Must have experience with or knowledge of code versioning tool Git.
• Must have experience with writing and understanding PowerShell.
• Candidates must be a US Citizen and be able to clear a federal background check.
• 24/7 on call rotation every 3 weeks.

What would be nice for you to have:

• Knowledge in payment system and solutions.
• Experience with cloud technologies, Azure and GCP specifically.
• Experience with Ola Hallengren SQL Server Maintenance Solutions.
• Able to perform query optimization, index tuning and design databases to perform in a way that best meets the goals of the organization.
• Preferred Certifications: Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA), Microsoft Certified Architect (MCA) with SQL Server, and/or Microsoft Certified Technical Specialist (MCTS) with SQL Server.

If you got this far, we hope you’re feeling excited about this opportunity. Even if you don’t feel you meet every single requirement on this posting, we still encourage you to apply. We’re looking for passionate, driven individuals who align with our mission and can bring unique perspectives to our team.

Why Jack Henry?

At Jack Henry, we live by the motto: "Do the right thing, do whatever it takes, and have fun." It’s more than a tagline, it’s the foundation of our culture. We recognize that our associates are the key to our success, and we’re deeply committed to their wellbeing. That’s why we offer comprehensive benefits designed to support your physical, mental, and financial health so you can thrive both personally and professionally.

We’re also leading the way in technology modernization, helping financial institutions evolve with speed, security, and flexibility. Our strategy focuses on delivering secure data access, mitigating fraud, and enabling seamless integration. Empowering our teams to build innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of accountholders.

Culture of Commitment

Ask our associates why they love Jack Henry, and many will tell you it is because our culture is exceptional. We do great things together. Our culture empowers us to rise to challenges, seek new opportunities, and support one another through change. It’s this shared commitment that drives our success. We’re proud to foster an environment where inclusion, sustainability, and community impact are more than values, they’re how we operate. Visit our Corporate Sustainability site to learn more about our culture and commitment to our people, customers, community, environment, and shareholders.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Jack Henry, we know we are better together. We value, respect, and protect the uniqueness each of us brings. Innovation flourishes by including all voices and makes our business — and our society — stronger. Jack Henry is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, performance management, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, education, training, social, and recreational activities to all persons regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, and military and veteran status, or any other protected status protected by local, state or federal law.

No one will be subject to, and Jack Henry prohibits, any form of discipline, reprisal, intimidation, or retaliation for good faith reports or complaints of discrimination of any kind, pursuing any discrimination claim, or cooperating in related investigations.

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