Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG)
Senior Database Developer - II
Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG), Frederick, Maryland, United States, 21701
Senior Database Developer - II
Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a talented Senior Database Developer - II to work remotely within the Veterans Affairs Department. This role is designed for experienced developers with a strong background in database architecture, design, and performance tuning.
Location:
Remote
Department:
Veterans Affairs
Employment Type:
Full Time
Minimum Experience:
8+ years of professional experience, 5+ years in SQL development and database management
Security Clearance:
Public Trust (MBI)
Veteran Preference:
Veterans are highly encouraged to apply.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Establish database management systems, standards, requirements, guidelines, and quality assurance for database deliverables, including conceptual design and architecture, logical database, capacity planning, external data interface specification, data loading plan, data maintenance plan, and security policy.
Work with clients to translate business requirements into a logical model that accurately supports and represents the client’s entity relationship and flow of data.
Develop the appropriate database framework to convert the logical model into a physical model, including the creation and maintenance of schemas containing tables, columns, and reports that support the model.
Make recommendations to maximize operating efficiency, support storage requirements and vendor software updates, enforce data governance, and ensure recovery is maintained.
Participate in quality assurance and develop test application code in a client‑server environment.
Required Skills and Experience
Proven track record working with complex database systems and data warehousing solutions.
Experience with database design, architecture, and data modeling.
Proficiency in Structured Query Language (SQL) programming and query optimization.
Strong knowledge of database management systems such as Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, or PostgreSQL.
Experience with performance tuning, indexing, and database query optimization techniques.
Ability to write and troubleshoot complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and triggers.
Familiarity with Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) processes and tools (e.g., SSIS, Informatica, Talend).
Understanding of data warehousing concepts and technologies.
Knowledge of backup and recovery processes.
Experience with database security, user roles, and permissions.
Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell for database automation tasks.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
Capability to work independently and as part of a team.
Attention to detail and commitment to high‑quality work.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Strong understanding of business processes and requirements gathering.
Ability to mentor and provide technical guidance to junior developers.
Experience in a high‑paced DevOps environment.
Experience in large‑scale enterprise environments.
U.S. Citizenship required for this position.
Professional Certifications None required, but advanced certifications in database management systems (e.g., Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle Certified Professional) are preferred.
Formal Education Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Eight (8+) years of additional relevant experience may substitute for formal education.
Citizenship & Security Clearance U.S. Citizenship required. Must possess or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI) clearance.
CRITICAL NOTES
SSG will not make assumptions regarding your qualifications. All mandatory screening question responses must be supported by resume information; inconsistent applications will not be considered.
Recruiters or third parties will not be considered.
Position is 100% U.S. based remote; candidates from CA, CO, IL, NJ, or NY will not be considered.
Position may be W‑2 or 1099.
All interviews conducted on Microsoft Teams with camera on; no exceptions.
LinkedIn profile link required as part of screening.
EEO Statement Syms Strategic Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or genetic information.
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Location:
Remote
Department:
Veterans Affairs
Employment Type:
Full Time
Minimum Experience:
8+ years of professional experience, 5+ years in SQL development and database management
Security Clearance:
Public Trust (MBI)
Veteran Preference:
Veterans are highly encouraged to apply.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Establish database management systems, standards, requirements, guidelines, and quality assurance for database deliverables, including conceptual design and architecture, logical database, capacity planning, external data interface specification, data loading plan, data maintenance plan, and security policy.
Work with clients to translate business requirements into a logical model that accurately supports and represents the client’s entity relationship and flow of data.
Develop the appropriate database framework to convert the logical model into a physical model, including the creation and maintenance of schemas containing tables, columns, and reports that support the model.
Make recommendations to maximize operating efficiency, support storage requirements and vendor software updates, enforce data governance, and ensure recovery is maintained.
Participate in quality assurance and develop test application code in a client‑server environment.
Required Skills and Experience
Proven track record working with complex database systems and data warehousing solutions.
Experience with database design, architecture, and data modeling.
Proficiency in Structured Query Language (SQL) programming and query optimization.
Strong knowledge of database management systems such as Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, or PostgreSQL.
Experience with performance tuning, indexing, and database query optimization techniques.
Ability to write and troubleshoot complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and triggers.
Familiarity with Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) processes and tools (e.g., SSIS, Informatica, Talend).
Understanding of data warehousing concepts and technologies.
Knowledge of backup and recovery processes.
Experience with database security, user roles, and permissions.
Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell for database automation tasks.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
Capability to work independently and as part of a team.
Attention to detail and commitment to high‑quality work.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Strong understanding of business processes and requirements gathering.
Ability to mentor and provide technical guidance to junior developers.
Experience in a high‑paced DevOps environment.
Experience in large‑scale enterprise environments.
U.S. Citizenship required for this position.
Professional Certifications None required, but advanced certifications in database management systems (e.g., Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle Certified Professional) are preferred.
Formal Education Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Eight (8+) years of additional relevant experience may substitute for formal education.
Citizenship & Security Clearance U.S. Citizenship required. Must possess or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI) clearance.
CRITICAL NOTES
SSG will not make assumptions regarding your qualifications. All mandatory screening question responses must be supported by resume information; inconsistent applications will not be considered.
Recruiters or third parties will not be considered.
Position is 100% U.S. based remote; candidates from CA, CO, IL, NJ, or NY will not be considered.
Position may be W‑2 or 1099.
All interviews conducted on Microsoft Teams with camera on; no exceptions.
LinkedIn profile link required as part of screening.
EEO Statement Syms Strategic Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or genetic information.
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