Senior Database Administrator - Fishing

At Johnson Outdoors, home to some of the world's most innovative and best-known outdoor recreation brands, we create amazing outdoor experiences - for adventurers, by adventurers. Check out each of the unique Johnson Outdoor brands in Fishing, Watercraft, Camping, and Diving!

By joining the Johnson Outdoors IT team as the Senior Data Engineer you will have the opportunity to combine your love of the manufacturing & engineering process with your IT skills to support hardware & software solutions, data standardization and integrations. Become part of a strong cross functional team that is motivated to drive process improvement projects that will produce benefits for our manufacturing facilities and the Johnson Outdoors customers around the world.

Based in either Mankato, Minnesota or Eufaula, Alabama manufacturing facilities, you'll have incredible access to a variety of outdoor activities whether skiing and snowmobiling in winter, or kayaking, fishing, sailing, hiking or more in summer. Both areas boast a wide variety of amenities including a vibrant arts and culture scene and a host of unique, creative dining options.

About the Role:
Technical data engineer focused on supporting hardware and software solutions including the application and database layers within engineering, manufacturing, and operational areas. Manages Engineering, Management and Operations (EM&O) systems data standardization and integration with other systems (e.g. ERP, PLM, Quality and Customer Service) and repositories (e.g. SQL, DB, Azure, AWS).

What you will be doing:

• Implements and manages data integration from manufacturing floor end points to other systems (such as ERP, PLM, Quality, Customer Service) and repositories (such as SQL DB, Azure, AWS).
  
  
• Works with EM&O groups to support related software applications and hardware including day to day support, regular maintenance, and periodic upgrades
  
  
• Develops database design specifications and monitoring processes to optimize system performance.
  
  
• Performs application-level database administration including monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintenance
  
  
• Designs, analyzes, and configures data workflows.
  
  
• Assists in data standardization and integration for projects and ongoing application support.
  
  
• Tests, troubleshoots, and resolves application technical configuration or application database related issues.
  
  
• Champions the change management process to promote a controlled development process and minimize risk to the organization.
  
  
• Provides backup to other corporate resources as necessary
  
  
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• May require occasional travel to other manufacturing locations

What you need to succeed:

• Bachelor's degree in information technology or equivalent.
  
  
• Typically requires a minimum of five years of experience in technical roles supporting application and database configuration and infrastructure in a engineering and/or manufacturing environment. 5 years supporting engineering, manufacturing and enterprise-level solutions, 5 years of SQL server database administration and support, and 5 years of experience with SQL server reporting services (SSRS).
  
  
• Demonstrated experience working and supporting EM&O related functions.
  
  
• Server (Window, Linux) level administration experience a plus
  
  
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to effectively communicate across all levels of the organization.
  
  
• Strong problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to resolve issues in a timely and efficient manner.
  
  
• Excellent workload management skills to ensure successful completion and balancing of conflicting project priorities. Skills in balancing multiple priorities associated with complex multi-phase/multi-dimensional projects.
  
  
• Experience with other data integration platforms (e.g. Workato, SSIS, Mulesoft, Orchestrator) desired
  
  
• Knowledge of other analytic and reporting tools (e.g. SAP BO, Tableau) desired.

A few pointers about our culture:

• Entrepreneurial spirit and innovation are in our bones! We authentically innovate trusted equipment that gets people out there.
• We are laser-focused on our consumers, and passionate about inspiring people to actively engage with the amazing awe of the outdoors again and again.
• We strive to create meaningful, healthy change in the world as individuals and as a family of brands.
• We value diversity and team members who are willing to wear multiple hats; who take personal initiative, anticipating what needs to be done, and figuring things out to make them happen; but who are also willing to ask for help, to assist others and work together.

What you will receive:

• Share in the company's success - Competitive base salary, with additional earning potential through participation in the annual discretionary cash profit sharing program, eligibility for annual pay increases, and employee stock purchase plans.
• Find your work/life balance with generous paid time off and holiday benefits, health insurance and wellness plans.
• Further your career with training opportunities including our tuition assistance program.
• Plan for your future with our 401k with company match and deferred retirement contributions, Sons & Daughters Scholarship program, life and LTD insurance, employee stock purchase plan, and more.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at Johnson Outdoors (and all subsidiaries) without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. Johnson Outdoors is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact Human Resources at HRSpecialAccommodations@johnsonoutdoors.com to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

About Us:
JOHNSON OUTDOORS is a leading global innovator of outdoor recreation equipment and technologies that inspire more people to experience the awe of the great outdoors. The company designs, manufactures and markets a portfolio of winning, consumer-preferred brands across four categories: Watercraft Recreation, Fishing, Diving and Camping. Johnson Outdoors' iconic brands include: Old Town canoes and kayaks; Ocean Kayak; Carlisle paddles; Minn Kota fishing motors, batteries and anchors; Cannon downriggers; Humminbird marine electronics and charts; SCUBAPRO dive equipment; Jetboil outdoor cooking systems; and Eureka!camping and hiking equipment. Founded in 1970 by Samuel C. Johnson, the Company has delivered double-digit compound annual growth over its history, evolving from a single brand into a nearly $743 million global enterprise with around 1,200 employees across 20 countries.