Senior Database Developer

Build databases that help us deliver analytics and advice about everything that matters.

As an experienced database engineer, you will use your expertise in database and application development to build and maintain Gallup’s data platform. This includes developing, enhancing and maintaining applications using AWS cloud technologies like Aurora and Dynamo, along with other specialized databases.

In this role, you will work with advanced data warehouse technologies like Snowflake and help write data services in Python and modern Java. We will depend on your futuristic thinking to prevent issues before they occur, and we will look to you to test, debug and troubleshoot challenges and document resolution steps.

Our technology teams spend their time developing technologies that allow Gallup to analyze what the world is thinking. From wellbeing to strengths to employee engagement, you will build systems that change the world.

Join us as we continue building our world-class flagship platform, Gallup Access, where we offer the best advice and analytics available.

What you need:

• At least five years of professional programming experience writing performant stored procedures/functions/SQL statements required


• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in computer science, MIS or a related field required


• Experience in Oracle, MySQL or any other relational databases required


• Understanding of how HTTP works as it applies to RESTful architectures required


• Experience in data modeling required


• Ability to work at Gallup’s Omaha Riverfront campus at least three days per week required


• Working knowledge of Python and modern Java (preferably Java 8 or above) preferred


• Experience working in data warehousing preferred

What we offer:

We create exceptional workplaces, starting with our own. We focus on developing your strengths — what you do right, rather than what you do wrong — and helping you be engaged at work. When you work at Gallup, you’ll benefit from:

• A strengths-based, engagement-focused and performance-oriented culture


• The opportunity to work in a flexible and hybrid work environment that allows you to work remotely two days per week


• A collaborative work environment with world-class managers and highly tenured mentors who guide and empower associates based on their unique skills and strengths


• Continuous learning and development opportunities, including working with the latest technology within an Agile framework


• A creative and innovative startup atmosphere with the stability and credibility of a well-established brand


• Mission-driven work that changes the lives of people around the world


• An on-site cafeteria, fitness center, federal credit union and state-of-the-art child development center, all on a beautiful downtown Omaha campus along the Missouri River

And the perks don’t stop there. Learn more about life at Gallup.

Gallup offers a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance options; a 401(k) retirement and savings plan with company matching; and an employee stock ownership program. We also offer an estimated annual salary range of $100,000-$130,000 for this role. Salaries are based on a variety of factors including an individual's education, experience and skills.

Gallup is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that celebrates, supports and promotes diversity and inclusion. We will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.