Junior Database Developer

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Work with product owners & the development team to translate comprehensive business requirements into effective, high-performance databases

· Model, design, develop, and deploy database solutions supporting company initiatives

· Optimize existing processes, review top resource-intensive queries, and suggest ways to improve performance

· Design and prepare migration processes between data models and environments

· Assist in implementation and management of database security

· Maintain and contribute to product and change management documentation

· Conduct SQL Server lunch-and-learn sessions and participate in other training initiatives for application developers and users

· Research, evaluate, and recommend new tools, database designs, and processes surrounding data management

· Respond to ad hoc requests for database support or tasks

· Participate in multiple projects running simultaneously and manage evolving timelines

· On-call troubleshooting for SQL Server issues and service outages

QUALIFICATIONS

· Working presence in the DC or Chicago metro areas

· Bachelor’s Degree preferred (Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or other technical degree desired but equivalent experience may be considered)

· Professional experience as a database administrator, database developer, or data architect utilizing Microsoft SQL Server

· Thorough knowledge of database design principles (usability, extensibility, data integrity, performance, availability, and security)

· Extensive familiarity with writing and improving SQL Server T-SQL queries

· Experience with both OLAP and OLTP systems, and knowledge of best practices within each

· Experience with source control (git) desired

· Familiarity with Entity Framework preferred

· Experience working with multi-tenant database applications desired

· Ability to learn new technologies quickly and provide technical guidance as needed

· Quick adaptability in an existing, complex environment

· Strong communication and problem-solving skills

· Be able to meet deadlines in a fast paced and dynamic environment

· Be a self-motivated, results-driven, and detail-oriented member of the team

· Experience in a consulting atmosphere is a plusMicrosoft SQL Server, Microsoft SQL, ETL - Extract Transform Load, Stored Procedures, T-SQL - Transact-SQL

Full-time