Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG)
Senior Database Developer - II
Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG), Salisbury, Maryland, United States, 21801
Overview
Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is hiring a
Senior Database Developer - II
for a remote full‑time role within the Veterans Affairs Department. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and hold or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI) clearance, with a strong emphasis on database architecture, performance tuning, and data governance.
Responsibilities
Establish database management standards, guidelines, and quality assurance for deliverables such as conceptual design, logical models, capacity planning, and security policy. Translate business requirements into logical models that accurately represent entity relationships and data flows. Convert logical models into physical models, creating and maintaining schemas, tables, columns, screens, and reports that support the business model. Recommend strategies to maximize operating efficiency, support storage requirements, enforce data governance, and ensure robust recovery processes. Participate in quality assurance and develop test application code in a client‑server environment.
Qualifications
Eight (8) or more years of relevant professional experience, including five (5) or more years in SQL development and database management. Proficiency in database design, architecture, and data modeling, with advanced skills in SQL programming, query optimization, and performance tuning. Strong knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, or PostgreSQL, plus experience with backup, recovery, and security processes. Experience with ETL processes and tools (e.g., SSIS, Informatica, Talend) and data warehousing concepts and technologies. Familiarity with cloud database solutions (AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database) and version control systems (Git).
Technical Skills
Structured Query Language (SQL) programming and query optimization. Performance tuning, indexing, and database query optimization techniques. Script automation using Python or PowerShell. Agile development methodologies and DevOps practices in a high‑paced, enterprise environment.
Certifications
None required; advanced certifications in database management systems (e.g., Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle Certified Professional) are preferred.
Required Experience
Electronic Data Interchange X.12 (EDI) experience, specifically medical claims (837, 834, 277). Remote U.S. based team collaboration; no offshore teams.
Legal & Equal Opportunity 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. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and obtain a government‑granted security clearance.
Citizenship & Clearance
U.S. citizenship required. Must possess or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI) clearance.
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Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is hiring a
Senior Database Developer - II
for a remote full‑time role within the Veterans Affairs Department. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and hold or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI) clearance, with a strong emphasis on database architecture, performance tuning, and data governance.
Responsibilities
Establish database management standards, guidelines, and quality assurance for deliverables such as conceptual design, logical models, capacity planning, and security policy. Translate business requirements into logical models that accurately represent entity relationships and data flows. Convert logical models into physical models, creating and maintaining schemas, tables, columns, screens, and reports that support the business model. Recommend strategies to maximize operating efficiency, support storage requirements, enforce data governance, and ensure robust recovery processes. Participate in quality assurance and develop test application code in a client‑server environment.
Qualifications
Eight (8) or more years of relevant professional experience, including five (5) or more years in SQL development and database management. Proficiency in database design, architecture, and data modeling, with advanced skills in SQL programming, query optimization, and performance tuning. Strong knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, or PostgreSQL, plus experience with backup, recovery, and security processes. Experience with ETL processes and tools (e.g., SSIS, Informatica, Talend) and data warehousing concepts and technologies. Familiarity with cloud database solutions (AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database) and version control systems (Git).
Technical Skills
Structured Query Language (SQL) programming and query optimization. Performance tuning, indexing, and database query optimization techniques. Script automation using Python or PowerShell. Agile development methodologies and DevOps practices in a high‑paced, enterprise environment.
Certifications
None required; advanced certifications in database management systems (e.g., Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle Certified Professional) are preferred.
Required Experience
Electronic Data Interchange X.12 (EDI) experience, specifically medical claims (837, 834, 277). Remote U.S. based team collaboration; no offshore teams.
Legal & Equal Opportunity 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. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and obtain a government‑granted security clearance.
Citizenship & Clearance
U.S. citizenship required. Must possess or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI) clearance.
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