Overview
Hobby Lobby is currently seeking a self‑motivated analyst/developer with solid experience in database design and development, and 3–5+ years of experience with Microsoft SQL Server.
This is an in‑person office position in Oklahoma City, located on a 1,000+ acre campus with an on‑site clinic and pharmacy.
Title
Database Developer
Primary Functions (Responsibilities)
- Work with the development team, project managers, and business analysts to determine requirements and develop solutions to meet business goals.
- Develop stored procedures, functions, and other user‑defined objects.
- Optimize in‑house and third‑party database applications.
- Prepare appropriate user and technical documentation for assigned development projects.
- Provide escalated support of the production environment, including shared after‑hours rotation.
- Lead design and code reviews for internal development teams as well as third‑party vendors.
Required Qualifications
- Professional experience using Microsoft SQL Server 2016, 2019, and 2022.
- Skilled in all facets of T‑SQL, including advanced features in 2019 and 2022.
- Proficient in database design and E/R modeling.
- Experience accessing SQL methods using .NET data providers (ADO.NET, Entity Framework, etc.).
- Solid understanding of indexing and best practices for tuning SQL queries.
- Experience reading and improving based on execution plans.
- Understanding of the SQL engine (transaction log, buffer manager, plan vs. data cache).
- Experience with source control (preferably Git, Vault, or Team Foundation Server).
- Familiarity with SQL Reporting and Integration Services.
- Knowledgeable in SQL Server administration, virtualization, and performance considerations.
- Degree in MIS or computer science.
Preferred Skills
- .NET programming (preferably C# and MVC).
- Experience using SQL Server Data Tools (SSDT) and Visual Studio.
- Familiarity with Object‑Relational Mapping (ORM).
- Basic understanding of advanced SQL functions including Availability Groups, Service Broker, Table Partitioning, Columnstore, etc.
- Knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint, System Center (SCCM and SCOM), Host Integration Services and PowerShell.
- Involvement with Azure SQL services or database management on other cloud platforms.
- Understanding of IBM DB2, Sybase Unwired Platform, Postgres, OData, MySQL, Access, and Oracle.
Benefits
- Competitive wages.
- 401(k) program with company match.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans.
- Flexible spending plan.
- Holiday pay.
- Sick / personal pay (SPP).
- Paid vacation.
- Life insurance and long‑term disability insurance.
- Employee discount.
- On‑campus integris clinic and pharmacy.
- Chaplain services on campus.
- A great work environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For reasonable accommodation of disability during the hiring process, call (800) 200‑1494.
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