Job Role : Database Developer
Location : Rockville MD (Hybrid one day on-site)
Duration : 6 Months Contract to Hire
The ideal candidate for this position is someone who :
- Has excellent analytical, problem solving, and debugging skills
- Works both independently and as a part of a team
- Is able to effectively collaborate with a development team, business analysts, and project managers
Core Responsibilities :
Provide development and administration support for numerous MS SQL databases (or similar RDBMS) in different environmentsDevelop stored procedures, functions, packages, triggers and views using T-SQLUtilize SQL Management Studio to develop or modify database indexes, schema modification, and unit testingWork with product owner or business analyst to fully understand business requirements and convert into appropriate technical solutionsContributing member of a cross-functional team in charge of delivering new features and capabilities on an iterative basisbility to digest existing SQL data models and modify or enhance as neededProvide accurate estimates of effort required to complete assignmentsConduct code reviews to ensure all code passes organizationally-mandated code reviews and auditsProactively and regularly make recommendations for system improvementsComplete assignments according to the established deadlinesRequirements
B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science or equivalent work experienceMinimum of 5 years of experience in database schema design, development and managementDeep knowledge of relational database's objects, MS SQL Server Integration Services and SQL ScriptsFamiliarity with performance tuning and optimizationExperience working in an Agile software development life-cyclePreferred Qualifications :
Data migration skills and working experience with ETL concepts and toolsDeveloping / instantiating conceptual, logical, and physical data models, ER DiagramUnderstanding of Azure platform capabilities for the design and development of modern applicationsExperience in government health care programs