Senior Database Engineer

SSGAshburn, Illinois, USA

7 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

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

Location : Remote

Department : Veterans Affairs

Type : Full Time

Min. Experience : Experienced

Security Clearance Level : Public Trust (MBI)

Military Veterans are highly encouraged to apply!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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

Required Skills and Experience

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 PowerShell 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 DevOps environment

Experience in large scale Enterprise environments

U.S. Citizenship required for this position

Professional Certifications

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

Years of Professional Experience

Eight (8) or more years of relevant experience

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

Desired experience

Electronic Data Interchange X.12 (EDI) Medical Claims

X.12 medical claims (etc)

Experience in a high paced DevOps 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

Formal Education

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

Citizenship Requirement

U.S. Citizenship required for this specific opportunity

Security Clearance Requirements

Must possess or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI)

CRITICAL NOTES :

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 LinkedIn 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 applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex age national origin marital status disability veteran status sexual orientation or genetic information.

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Entertainment,Aircraft,Journalism,AC Maintenance,Agricultural,Application Programming

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 97617 - 115205

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