Programmer Analyst 4

Datasoft Technologies, Inc.; Mechanicsville (VA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays/PTO

Medical/Dental Insurance

Accident/Critical Illness Insurance

Life Insurance

401(K)

Job summary

DataSoft Technologies seeks a Programmer Analyst 4 to enhance a mission-critical SQL Server platform in Azure IaaS. You will craft and optimize T-SQL, build ETL pipelines with SSIS and Databricks, and modernize database components within an Agile team.

The role requires 7–10+ years of enterprise SQL experience, collaboration with .NET Core/C# developers, and hands-on Always On availability. Hybrid onsite work 1 day/week in Mechanicsville, VA.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of SQL Server development in enterprise environments.
• Advanced T-SQL development including query tuning and performance optimization.
• Experience developing in SQL Server on Azure VM (IaaS) environments.
• Hands-on experience with high availability using Always On.
• Experience modernizing database code and schemas, including legacy SQL support.
• ETL design with SSIS and Databricks.
• Experience collaborating with .NET Core/C# teams.
• Experience deploying SQL updates through Azure DevOps and GitHub CI/CD pipelines.
• Ability to work effectively in Agile/Scrum teams.
• Knowledge of PCI compliance and database security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize T-SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, and views to support new application capabilities.
• Perform advanced performance tuning, indexing strategies, and query optimization for a business-critical SQL environment.
• Modernize existing SQL components while supporting legacy SQL code and structures.
• Support new feature development aligned with the microservices-based application modernization approach.
• Collaborate with .NET Core/C# developers to ensure efficient data access patterns and API/database integrations.
• Participate in modernizing existing database models to support modular, scalable architecture.
• Support and maintain high availability environments using Always On availability groups.
• Develop migration scripts, ETL logic, and integration solutions using SSIS and Databricks.
• Ensure PCI compliance requirements are followed and implement data retention rules as required.
• Contribute SQL-related changes through CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub workflows.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and deliver assigned work within established sprint cycles.

Skills

SQL Server

T-SQL

Azure VM (IaaS)

Always On

ETL (SSIS)

Databricks

.NET Core/C#

Azure DevOps

GitHub CI/CD

Agile/Scrum

PCI compliance

Tools

SSIS

Databricks

Terraform

Azure DevOps

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Programmer Analyst 4

Start Date: 08/03/2026

End Date: 06/30/2027

No New Submittals After: N/A

Location:

9120 Lockwood Blvd
Mechanicsville, VA 23116

Position Summary

The Senior Microsoft SQL Developer will support the modernization of an enterprise tolling transaction platform undergoing a partial rewrite using microservices and modularization. This role is a critical part of the Agile/Scrum project team and is responsible for developing, optimizing, and modernizing SQL components within a business-critical, high-availability SQL Server environment running on Azure Virtual Machines (IaaS). The developer will collaborate with solution architects, cloud engineers, API developers, and testers to ensure high performance, scalability, and maintainability of the database platform, reporting to the Development Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize T-SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, and views to support new application capabilities.
• Perform advanced performance tuning, indexing strategies, and query optimization for a business-critical SQL environment.
• Modernize existing SQL components while supporting legacy SQL code and structures.
• Support new feature development aligned with the microservices-based application modernization approach.
• Collaborate with .NET Core/C# developers to ensure efficient data access patterns and API/database integrations.
• Participate in modernizing existing database models to support modular, scalable architecture.
• Support and maintain high availability environments using Always On availability groups.
• Develop migration scripts, ETL logic, and integration solutions using SSIS and Databricks.
• Ensure PCI compliance requirements are followed and implement data retention rules as required.
• Contribute SQL-related changes through CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub workflows.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and deliver assigned work within established sprint cycles.

Required Skills

• 7–10+ years of SQL Server development experience in enterprise environments.
• Advanced T-SQL development skills including query tuning and performance optimization.
• Experience developing in SQL Server on Azure VM (IaaS) environments.
• Hands‑on experience supporting high availability architectures using Always On availability groups.
• Experience modernizing database code and schemas, including legacy SQL support.
• Experience building ETL solutions using SSIS and Databricks.
• Experience collaborating with .NET Core/C# development teams.
• Experience deploying SQL updates through Azure DevOps and GitHub CI/CD pipelines.
• Ability to work effectively within Agile/Scrum teams.
• Knowledge of PCI compliance and database security requirements.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Terraform or infrastructure-as-code to support SQL deployments.
• Experience working with microservices architectures and domain-driven design.
• Knowledge of scaling strategies for high-transaction SQL environments.
• Experience modernizing SQL workloads in cloud-hosted environments.

Work Environment & Arrangement

This role follows a hybrid work schedule requiring the developer to be onsite 1 day per week. Only local candidates will be considered for this position.

Duration, Level, and Rate

• Contract Length: 12 months, with possible extension.
• CAI Skill Level: Level 4 (Senior Developer).

About our Company

DataSoft Technologies is a highly recognized provider of professional IT Consulting services in the US. Founded in 1994, DataSoft Technologies, Inc. provides staff augmentation services for Information Technology and Automotive Services.

Our team member benefits include:

• Paid Holidays/Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical/Dental Insurance Group
• Accident/Critical Illness Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401 (K)