Senior Database Developer

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a talented Senior Database Developer

Location:

Remote

Department:
Veterans Affairs

Type:
Full Time

Min.

Experience:

Experienced

Security Clearance Level: Public Trust (MBI)

Military Veterans are highly encouraged to apply!

• Establish database management systems standards requirements guidelines and quality assurance for database deliverables such as conceptual design and architecture logical database capacity planning external data interface specification data loading plan data maintenance plan and security policy
• Work with clients to translate business requirements into a logical model that will accurately support and represent the clients entity relationship and flow of data
• Develop the appropriate database framework to convert the logical model into a physical model including the creation and maintenance of schemas containing windows screens tables and columns and reports that support the model
• Make recommendations to maximize operating efficiency support storage requirements and vendor software updates enforce data governance and ensure recovery is maintained
• Participate in quality assurance and develop test application code in client server environment

• A proven track record of working with complex database systems and data warehousing solutions
• Experience with database design architecture and data modeling
• Proficiency in Structured Query Language (SQL) programming and query optimization
• Strong knowledge of database management systems (DBMS) such as Microsoft SQL Server Oracle MySQL or PostgreSQL
• Experience with performance tuning indexing and database query optimization techniques
• An ability to write and troubleshoot complex SQL queries stored procedures and triggers
• Familiarity with Extract Transform and Load (ETL) processes and tools (e.g. SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) Informatica Talend)
• An understanding of data warehousing concepts and technologies
• Knowledge of backup and recovery processes
• Experience with database security user roles and permissions
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or Power Shell for database automation tasks
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Capability to work independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• A strong understanding of business processes and requirements gathering
• Ability to mentor and provide technical guidance to junior developers
• Experience in a high paced Dev Ops environment
• Experience in large scale Enterprise environments
• U.S. Citizenship required for this position

None required but advanced certifications in database management systems (e.g. Microsoft SQL Server Oracle Certified Professional) are preferred

Eight (8) or more years of relevant experience

Five (5) or more years of experience in SQL development and database management

• X.12 medical claims (etc)

Experience in a high paced Dev Ops environment

Experience working with remote U.S. based teams (Not Offshore teams)

Familiarity with cloud database solutions (e.g. Amazon Web Services Relational Database Service (AWS RDS) and Azure SQL Database)

Experience with version control systems (e.g. Git)

Familiarity with Agile development methodologies

Bachelors degree in Computer Science Electronics Engineering or a related technical discipline (Eight plus (8) years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for education)

U.S. Citizenship required for this specific opportunity

Must possess or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI)

• SSG will not make assumptions regarding your qualifications. Your answers to the mandatory screening questions must be supported by the information on your resume. Applications with inconsistencies will not be considered.
• Recruiters or Third parties will not be considered.
• This is a 100% U.S. based remote position. However candidates from CA CO IL NJ or NY will not be considered.
• This can be a W-2 or a 1099 position
• All interviews will be conducted on Microsoft Teams with your camera on; there will be no exceptions
• As part of our screening process you will be requested to provide a link to your Linked In profile

U.S Citizenship is required for this specific opportunity . Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and be able to obtain a government-granted security clearance. Individuals may also be subject to a background investigation including but not limited to criminal history employment and education verification drug testing and creditworthiness.

Syms Strategic Group LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified…