SQL Developer

Sprymethods; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Paid Holidays

PTO accrual

Training Benefit

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Spry Methods is seeking a SQL Developer to support a DOJ FBI laboratory program. The role focuses on designing, developing, and maintaining T-SQL queries and SSIS-style scripts, with Power BI data modeling to enable enterprise reporting.

The ideal candidate has a TS clearance, strong SQL Server expertise, and experience migrating data to cloud platforms. You will thrive in a secure, collaborative environment delivering mission-critical data solutions.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship with an active Top Secret clearance.
• 6+ years of relevant experience in SQL development and database administration.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• Strong expertise in T-SQL development, performance tuning, and query optimization.
• Solid understanding of database architecture, design principles, and normalization.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex T-SQL performance problems.
• Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, optimize, and maintain complex T-SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, views, and scripts.
• Monitor and tune database performance through query optimization, indexing strategies, and execution plan analysis.
• Develop, manage, and optimize index management and statistics.
• Develop and optimize Power BI datasets and ensure integration with SQL data models.
• Develop and optimize Power BI DAX expressions for advanced reporting and analytics.
• Experience with complex data structures and data model design across units.
• Create entity relationship diagrams to aid data governance.
• Ensure database performance through proactive query optimization.

Skills

T-SQL

Communication

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT or related field

Tools

SQL Server

Power BI

AWS

Job description

Company Overview

Spry Methods is a proven provider of mission-focused technology, cybersecurity, and program management solutions supporting critical Federal and DoD missions. We specialize in delivering integrated, high-impact solutions across cyber operations, enterprise resource management, and mission support services. Our culture emphasizes collaboration, accountability, and innovation - empowering our teams to deliver meaningful outcomes in complex, high-security environments.

Who We’re Looking For (Position Overview):

Spry Methods is seeking a SQL Developer to support a strategic laboratory program for our DOJ FBI customer. The ideal candidate has experience with strong Microsoft SQL Server database administration skills.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Design, develop, optimize, andmaintaincomplex T-SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, views, and database scripts to support enterprise applications and reporting requirements.
  • Monitor and tune database performance through query optimization, indexing strategies, and execution plan analysis.
    • Develop, manage, and continuously improve index management and statistics optimization.
      • Develop, design, and support Power BI datasets, ensuring efficient integration with SQL queries, views, and underlying data models.
        • Develop andoptimizePower BI DAX expressions for advanced reporting and analytics.
          • Experienced with design and implementation of complex data structure types and integrations across multiple organizational units
            • Experience with mapping and creating entity relationship diagrams
              • Ensure database performance through proactive query optimization.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship with an active Top Secret clearance.
  • 6+ years of relevant experience (or equivalent combination of certifications and experience).
    • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (oradditionalexperience in lieu of degree).
      • Strongexpertisein T-SQL development, performance tuning, and query optimization.
        • Solid understanding of database architecture, design principles, and normalization.
          • Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex T-SQL performance problems.
            • Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
              • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

  Experience and Additional Experience

  • Experience supporting federal, law enforcement, or scientific organizations.
    • Experience migrating on-premises databases to AWS or other cloud platforms.
      • Experience assessing and documenting client environments, infrastructure, and operational processes.
        • Background in data warehousing, analytics platforms, and reporting solutio

  Perks of Working for Us (Benefits)

  • Medical Coverage – Cigna - 4 Options
    • - Traditional - PPO Open Access Plus Network
    • - (2) HDHP - PPO Open Access Plus Network
    • - HDHP - EPO Open Access Plus Network
  • Dental Coverage – Cigna - PPO Base & Buy-Up Plans
  • Vision Coverage – Principal - VSP Choice Network
  • Paid Holidays: Full-time employees receive 11 paid federal holidays
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) – PTO accrual starts at 15 days per year
  • Training Benefit – Annual training allowance available toward any job-related training or education
  • 401(k) – Multiple Fund Choices through Fidelity with a company match

  For our full list of benefits, please visit http://www.sprymethods.com/careers/benefits/

  EEO Statement

  At Spry, we believe talented and dedicated employees are our most valued assets and the foundation of our success. We are committed to crafting a diverse and inclusive workplace that endorses engagement, creativity, quality and innovation.

  We are proud to be an Affiliated Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and as such, we evaluate qualified candidates in full consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other protected status.