SQL Server / SSIS Developer

Aquent; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision plan

Dental plan

Paid sick leave

401k match

Job summary

Aquent, a leading talent solutions partner, is seeking a Senior Developer to join a prominent financial services institution in Austin, TX. You will own and optimize SQL Server-based data pipelines and SSIS packages, strengthening reliability and performance for business-critical processes.

In this hands-on role, you will diagnose batch failures, implement robust ETL solutions, and collaborate with QA and engineering to deliver well-documented, scalable data workflows.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven software development experience.
• Hands-on SSIS package development and ongoing support.
• Extensive SQL Server expertise, including complex queries and performance tuning.
• Experience building and supporting SQL-based batch jobs.
• Working knowledge of .NET/C# for backend or batch workflow development.
• Experience supporting scheduled and automated jobs in production environments.
• Strong troubleshooting to diagnose batch failures and data issues.

Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and support SSIS-based SQL batch jobs for high reliability.
• Build and maintain robust ETL/data movement pipelines for critical operations.
• Optimize SQL queries and stored procedures for peak performance.
• Support batch execution, monitoring, and issue resolution in production.
• Perform root cause analysis for data discrepancies or failures.
• Document SSIS packages, batch logic, and data flows.
• Collaborate with QA, production support, and engineers to deliver integrated solutions.

Skills

SSIS

SQL Server

ETL pipelines

Batch jobs

C#/.NET

Production support

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Job description

Aquent, a leading talent solutions partner, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Developer to join a prominent financial services institution. In this critical contract role, you will be instrumental in ensuring the reliability and performance of business-critical data pipelines and scheduled jobs. Your expertise in SQL Server and SSIS will directly impact the operational stability and efficiency of financial data processing, delivering immediate value and driving essential business functions forward.

About Our Client

Our client is a recognized leader in the financial services industry, dedicated to empowering individuals and institutions through innovative solutions and exceptional service. They are committed to leveraging cutting-edge technology to provide secure, efficient, and reliable financial operations.

Make an Immediate Impact as a Senior Developer

As a hands-on Senior Developer, you will be at the forefront of enhancing and supporting our client’s foundational data infrastructure. You will dive into complex SQL Server batch processing environments, leveraging your SSIS expertise to optimize performance, build robust ETL solutions, and ensure seamless data movement. Your strong troubleshooting skills will be vital in maintaining operational reliability, performing root cause analysis for critical data and job failures, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, documented solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and support SSIS-based SQL batch jobs, ensuring high performance and reliability.
• Build and maintain robust ETL and data movement pipelines to support critical business operations.
• Optimize SQL queries and stored procedures for peak performance and system reliability.
• Provide essential support for batch execution, monitoring, and proactive issue resolution in production environments.
• Perform thorough root cause analysis for data discrepancies or job failures, implementing effective solutions.
• Create clear and comprehensive documentation for SSIS packages, batch logic, and data flows.
• Collaborate effectively with QA teams, production support, and full-time engineering staff to deliver integrated solutions.

Must-Have Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven software development experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with SSIS package development and ongoing support.
• Extensive SQL Server expertise, including complex query writing, stored procedure development, and performance tuning.
• Demonstrated experience in building and supporting SQL-based batch jobs.
• Working knowledge of .NET / C# for backend or batch workflow development.
• Experience supporting scheduled and automated jobs within production environments.
• Strong troubleshooting skills to diagnose and resolve batch failures and data-related issues.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Experience with enterprise job schedulers (e.g., SQL Agent, ControlM, Autosys).
• Experience working with and modernizing legacy batch jobs.
• Familiarity with Git for version control and CI/CD pipelines.
• Previous experience in financial services or other highly regulated environments.

This position is available on a W-2 employment basis only and is not open to Corp-to-Corp (C2C) arrangements. Our client is also unable to provide employment-based visa sponsorship or transfers for this role.

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Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match.

We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.