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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Database Admin/Developer - **Company:** Planned Systems International - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Sql Server Data Tools (SSDT), Microsoft Access, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Access Network, Microsoft Outlook, Computer Programming, Databases, Information Engineering, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Normalization, Data Visualization, Data Warehousing, Relational Databases, Database Development, Disaster Recovery, Knowledge Management, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft SQL Server, NoSQL, Online Transaction Processing, Microsoft PowerPoint, Remote Desktop Services, Power BI, Microsoft SharePoint, Solution Deployment Descriptor, SQL Server Integration Services, Transact-SQL, Freeform SQL, Microsoft Power Automate, Data Lakes, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Toad (Software), Tools for Reporting, SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), Database Backup, Sql Database Administration - **Published:** July 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17617341?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17617341%2FDatabase-Admin-Developer ## About the Role * 5+ years of experience in SQL database administration, database development, data engineering, or a similar technical role. * Relational database technologies and data normalization * Microsoft SQL Server 2022 or higher * Database backup and recovery * Disaster recovery planning and execution * Producing, reviewing, and updating system and procedural documentation * Creating, tuning, and maintaining complex SQL queries * Data warehouse architecture, design, and implementation * Transact-SQL programming * SQL Server Data Tools (SSDT) * SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) * Designing and maintaining extract, transform, and load (ETL) packages, tasks, and processes * Build and maintenance of Business intelligence (BI) and management reports * SharePoint Online * Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Visio 2013 or higher * TOAD for SQL Server or SSMS * Remote Desktop Connection, * Bachelor's or Master's degree in business analytics, engineering, electronics engineering, information technology, computer science, data analytics or a related scientific or technical discipline is required. * Equivalent experience or industry certifications may substitute for formal education. * Degree in8 years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for education Desired Qualifications * Ability to work simultaneously on multiple projects and handle changing priorities * Capable of prioritizing tasks * Excellent customer service skills (This position works closely with the customer) * Detail-oriented and can work independently * Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, presentation, and documentation skills * Self-driven and goal-oriented with a focus on providing the best possible work product and improving efficiency * Ability to work well with and communicate effectively with all levels of an organization * Microsoft Power Automate * Expert in Microsoft Excel and Access * Experience with - other business intelligence (BI) reporting solutions * Knowledge of data dashboard design concepts * Experience with other database technologies and concepts (e.g., Online Transaction Processing [OLTP], NoSQL, Data Lakes) * Current Moderate Background Investigation (MBI) and VA network access a plus ## Description Planned Systems International (PSI), a Government Contractor, has an immediate opportunity for an SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA) for a departmental metrics data warehouse on the Independent Enterprise Testing and Support Services (IETSS) contract with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Information and Technology (OIT). This position will be part of the Testing Process Quality Improvement (TPQI) Support team, which consists of Measurement and Metrics (MM), process development, management and process improvement, Lessons Learned, Change Management, Knowledge Management, internal Quality Audit Program, Root Cause Analysis (RCA) process, and Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) planning.The TPQI team supports and works closely with the Test and Evaluation (T&E) and Testing Intake Assessment teams, as well as the Test Center systems analysts, systems administrators, DBAs, the VA PM, VA COR and other divisions and stakeholders. Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities Candidate must be able to: Provide support for the IETSS MM program * Analyze current and potential disparate data sources * Participate in the validation of data quality * Build, test, schedule, and troubleshoot extract, transform, and load (ETL) SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) projects, solutions, and tasks built in SQL Server Data Tools (SSDT) and executed from SQL Server * Continually measure, analyze, and improve database system performance, availability, sustainability, and security * Discover, troubleshoot, and correct any database system issues in real time * Create, modify, and maintain advanced SQL queries * Review and suggest refinements to proposed database modifications * Support all phases of solution deployment activities * Plan and perform regular database maintenance on a periodic basis * Be available for after-hours activities on occasion as needed * Aid in the build of data visualizations and reports in Power BI or other IETSS accepted reporting/data visualization tools * Assist with the extraction of requirements and assignments for proposed or impending initiatives * Develop database objects, including but not limited to tables, functions, procedures, views, and database links in SQL Server using standard operating procedures (SOP). Review and pull information about IETSS processes, policies, and procedures from IETSS documentation * Contribute to or write portions of TPQI Measures and Metrics documentation * Support quality and process improvement methodologies to develop and continuously update the TPQI Plan * Assist in the authoring, review, and revision of IETSS program and process documentation and artifact templates. ## Related Videos - [Database DevOps with Containers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/145-database-devops-with-containers) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [Beyond Dashboards: Fixing Text-to-SQL with Semantic RAG](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2036-beyond-dashboards-fixing-text-to-sql-with-semantic-rag) - [Tomorrow's cloud data platforms - fully managed database-as-a-service (DBaaS)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/254-tomorrow-s-cloud-data-platforms-fully-managed-database-as-a-service-dbaas) - [Enjoying SQL data pipelines with dbt](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/823-enjoying-sql-data-pipelines-with-dbt) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer)