Solutions ArchitectPrincipal SQL Developer (Onsite)

Job Title : Solutions Architect / Principal SQL Developer (Onsite)

Location : Washington DC

Duration : 12 Months

Job Description :

We are seeking a Principal SQL Developer to provide technical leadership and expertise in the design development and optimization of our enterprise database solutions. This top-level role will be instrumental in architecting scalable reliable and high-performance data systems that support critical business applications and analytics. The ideal candidate will be a data expert capable of translating complex business requirements into robust technical solutions mentoring junior developers and driving data strategies across the organization.

Key Responsibilities :

• Database Architecture & Design : Lead the design and implementation of complex scalable database architectures (relational and potentially NoSQL) including schemas tables views and indexing strategies ensuring data integrity and consistency. Responsible for designing and gaining approval on data architecture decisions data modeling approaches design standards development tools and lifecycle practices.
• Performance Optimization : Serve as the primary expert for performance tuning and optimization of all SQL queries stored procedures and database configurations utilizing advanced tools (e.g. SQL Server Profiler) to identify and resolve bottlenecks in high-volume environments.
• ETL and Data Pipelines : Architect develop and maintain robust ETL / ELT processes and data pipelines to facilitate data migration transformation and integration from various sources into data warehouses and other data stores.
• Technical Leadership & Mentorship : Provide technical guidance perform code reviews and mentor junior and mid-level developers on best practices for SQL development data modeling and database management.
• Collaboration & Strategy : Work closely with senior management data scientists application developers and business analysts to understand data needs align database strategy with organizational goals and influence the overall technology roadmap.
• Data Governance & Security : Define and enforce database security measures backup / recovery and disaster recovery strategies to safeguard critical data and ensure compliance with industry regulations (e.g. GDPR HIPAA).
• Troubleshooting & Problem Solving : Proactively monitor and troubleshoot the most complex database issues providing high-level support and implementing permanent solutions to ensure minimal downtime and disruption.
• Documentation & Standards : Champion a culture of comprehensive documentation for database architectures processes and operational procedures to ensure knowledge sharing and maintainability.
• Leads the adoption or implementation of an advanced technology or platform.
• Expert on the functionality or usage of a particular system platform or technology product.
• Serves as a consultant to clients guiding the efficient use or adoption of a particular IT product or platform.
• Creates implementation testing and / or integration plans.
• Demonstrates expertise in a particular IT platform or service allowing for maximum IT investment.

Minimum Education / Certification Requirements :

Skills : Skills

Required / Desired

Amount

of Experience

Leading advanced technology projects or service projects

Years

Full system engineering lifecycle

Years

Creating implementation / integration plans test plans and training materials

Years

Hands-on experience in specific product or IT platform

Years

Proven experience of : Delivering high quality complex technology solutions in commercial and government organizations;

Years

Delivering data analytics platforms and enterprise applications; working with SQL SSRS SSIS SSAS Azure Data Factory Databricks Python DAX

Years

Senior level understanding of health care management systems; and working with senior executives

Years

Deep expertise in one or more major DBMS platforms (e.g. Microsoft SQL Server Oracle PostgreSQL MySQL) and advanced T-SQL / PL-SQL programming.

Years

Exp data modeling (dimensional star / snowflake schemas) ETL tools (SSIS Informatica) and cloud-based data platforms (AWS RDS Azure SQL)

Years

Strong understanding of database architecture principles high availability solutions (clustering replication) and capacity planning

Years

Bachelors degree. (Masters highly desired) in CS IT or a quantitative data field of study OR equivalent exp.

Certifications (e.g. Microsoft Certified : Azure Database Administrator Associate) experience with Big Data technologies (Spark Hadoop) and DevOps

Highly desired

Required Experience :

Staff IC

Key Skills

Kubernetes,S3,Google Cloud Platform,Cassandra,System Architecture,Redshift,AWS,Cloud Architecture,NoSQL,UML,Kafka,Distributed Systems

Employment Type : Contract

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1