Senior SQL Developer

VDart Inc; Oaks (PA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

VDart Inc. in Oaks, PA is seeking a Senior SQL Developer for contract work, focusing on development, maintenance, and support of Platform applications. You will collaborate with .Net, SQL, QA and product management teams to deliver critical product requirements.

The role requires 5+ years of SQL development, advanced T-SQL, data modeling, SSRS/SSIS/PowerBI, and strong scripting skills (PowerShell, Python). Hybrid work setup with strong collaboration and performance tuning expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with the full software development life cycle including design, testing, deployment, and documentation (Agile/Scrum).
• Proficiency in writing complex SQL queries, stored procedures, functions and triggers.
• Experience with SQL BI stack and Power BI tooling (SSRS/SSIS).
• Experience with source controls such as GitHub and Bitbucket.

Responsibilities

• Define, document and develop software and applications; contribute to architecture and technical design discussions.
• Develop, enhance, test, support, and troubleshoot software applications.
• Create thorough project documentation and technical specifications.
• Assess impact of changes and conduct integration tests to mitigate risks.
• Mentor junior team members and promote knowledge sharing.

Skills

Advanced SQL

Data modeling

T-SQL

PowerShell

Python

PowerBI

Git/GitHub

Agile/Scrum

Performance tuning

ERD design

HA/DR concepts

Tools

SSRS

SSIS

PowerBI

Always On/Replication/Clustering

Job description

Title: Senior SQL Developer

Location: Oaks, PA (Hybrid)

Type: Contract

Overview:

The Senior SQL Developer will primarily focus on development, maintenance, and support of Platform applications. This role will be responsible for delivery of critical product requirements and will be interact with a culturally and technically diverse team, which includes .Net developers, SQL developers, QA and product management teams.

Specific Job Skills and Experience:

• 5+ years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with the full software development life cycle, including design, testing, deployment, and documentation activities (including agile and scrum patterns)
• Advance SQL development skills like -
• In-depth understanding of data modeling best practices, normalization techniques, and database design patterns Advanced Knowledge in Always On, Transactional Replication, Clustering and T-SQL
• Proficiency in writing complex SQL queries, stored procedures, functions and triggers.
• Experience with SQL BI stack or SSRS, SSIS and PowerBI.
• Must have experience in source controls GitHub and bitbucket.
• Knowledge in scripting/programing languages: PowerShell, Bash, Python.
• High level of knowledge of Windows Server and WSFC with an understanding of things needed to manage HA and DR as well as troubleshoot performance and connectivity.
• Extensive experience with PowerShell and creating your own modules for management and automation in SQL Server environments (beyond basic use of community created modules such as DBA Tools).
• Performance tune complex queries and query optimization.
• Developing Dynamic SQL and stored procedures.
• Using indexes to speed up the SQL queries.
• Experience in creating database schemas that represent and support business processes.
• Extensive knowledge and hands on experience designing and developing objects and components of relational and non-relational database.
• Full Text Searching
• Developing ERD both physical and logical.
• Strong experience with Agile methodologies
• Knowledge and understanding of SDLC, with a strong preference for Agile experience.
• Skill for writing reusable functions, views and database objects.
• Excellent written/verbal communication, presentation, and listening skills.
• Excellent collaboration/teamwork skills.
• Understanding of fundamental design principles for building a scalable application
• Familiar with various design and architectural patterns.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Can help in defining, documenting and developing software, software applications, as well as contributes to architecture and technical design discussions, code reviews and technical design/specifications in collaboration with the project team.
• Independently responsible for development, enhancement, testing, support, maintain and troubleshoot/ debug software applications that support business units or support functions.
• Create thorough, professional quality project documentation and technical specifications.
• Assesses the impact of software changes and new development on other systems; conducts integration tests to mitigate risks.
• Mentor junior team members and participates in and promotes a knowledge-sharing environment.