SQL Database Developer

Staff Tech
Saint Paul, United States
22 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary to permanent
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
10 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Agile Methodology Microsoft Azure Big Data Code Review Databases Data Conversion Information Engineering Data Integration Extract Transform Load (ETL) Data Mining Data Systems Relational Databases
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Database Schema Github Python (Programming Language) Microsoft SQL Server Performance Tuning Scrum Methodology Query Optimization Power BI SQL Stored Procedures SQL Databases SQL Server Reporting Services SQL Server Integration Services Transact-SQL Enterprise Data Management Data Processing Enterprise Software Applications Data Ingestion Reliability of Systems Database Performance Indexer Pyspark Tools for Reporting Jenkins

Job description

Staff Tech is seeking a Senior SQL Database Developer to support the development, optimization, and maintenance of enterprise database solutions for a large public-sector organization. This role is ideal for an experienced database professional with a strong background in SQL Server development, ETL processes, data integration, reporting, and performance tuning. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, high-performing data solutions that support critical business operations., * Design, develop, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases and database objects.

  • Develop and optimize stored procedures, functions, views, triggers, indexes, and complex T-SQL queries.
  • Design, build, and maintain ETL processes using SSIS, Python, and/or PySpark.
  • Execute large-scale data migrations, including data extraction, transformation, validation, and loading.
  • Develop data ingestion and transformation workflows supporting enterprise data initiatives.
  • Design and maintain logical and physical database models.
  • Build and support reporting solutions using SSRS and Power BI.
  • Analyze and optimize database performance through indexing, query tuning, and troubleshooting.
  • Provide production support, including resolving database issues and ensuring system reliability.
  • Participate in Agile development activities, including sprint planning, code reviews, testing, and deployments.
  • Collaborate with developers, analysts, and business stakeholders to design and implement scalable database solutions.
  • Create technical documentation and provide knowledge transfer to project teams.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of professional experience in SQL Server database development or data engineering.
  • Expert-level experience with Microsoft SQL Server and T-SQL.
  • Extensive experience developing stored procedures, views, functions, and complex SQL scripts.
  • Strong experience with SSIS and ETL development.
  • Experience with Python and/or PySpark for data processing and automation.
  • Strong understanding of relational database design, normalization, and data modeling.
  • Experience with enterprise data migration, conversion, and integration projects.
  • Experience developing reports using SSRS and Power BI.
  • Experience troubleshooting and tuning SQL Server performance.
  • Experience working within Agile software development environments.
  • Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Azure DevOps, GitHub, or Jenkins.
  • Experience supporting enterprise applications in government or other highly regulated environments.
  • Experience with large-scale enterprise modernization or data conversion initiatives.
  • Experience supporting mission-critical production systems.

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