Principal SQL Developer

ABBTECH Professional Resources, Inc. • Washington, DC • 5h ago

Client seeking experienced Principal SQL Developer for the Medicaid Data Warehouse Team at DHCF for their team.

Principal SQL Developer to provide technical leadership and expertise in the design, development, and optimization of our enterprise database solutions. This top-level role will be instrumental in architecting scalable, reliable, and high-performance data systems that support critical business applications and analytics. The ideal candidate will be a data expert, capable of translating complex business requirements into robust technical solutions, mentoring junior developers, and driving data strategies across the organization.

Position Responsibilities:

Lead the design and implementation of complex, scalable database architectures (relational and potentially NoSQL), including schemas, tables, views, and indexing strategies, ensuring data integrity and consistency.

Responsible for designing and gaining approval on data architecture decisions, data modeling approaches, design standards, development tools and lifecycle practices.

Serve as the primary expert for performance tuning and optimization of all SQL queries, stored procedures, and database configurations, utilizing advanced tools (e.g., SQL Server Profiler) to identify and resolve bottlenecks in high-volume environments.

Architect, develop, and maintain robust ETL/ELT processes and data pipelines to facilitate data migration, transformation, and integration from various sources into data warehouses and other data stores.

Provide technical guidance, perform code reviews, and mentor junior and mid-level developers on best practices for SQL development, data modeling, and database management.

Work closely with senior management, data scientists, application developers, and business analysts to understand data needs, align database strategy with organizational goals, and influence the overall technology roadmap.

Define and enforce database security measures, backup/recovery, and disaster recovery strategies to safeguard critical data and ensure compliance with industry regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).

Proactively monitor and troubleshoot the most complex database issues, providing high-level support and implementing permanent solutions to ensure minimal downtime and disruption.

Champion a culture of comprehensive documentation for database architectures, processes, and operational procedures to ensure knowledge sharing and maintainability.

Leads the adoption or implementation of an advanced technology or platform.

Expert on the functionality or usage of a particular system, platform, or technology product.

Serves as a consultant to clients, guiding the efficient use or adoption of a particular IT product or platform.

Creates implementation, testing, and/or integration plans.

Demonstrates expertise in a particular IT platform or service, allowing for maximum IT investment.

Required Qualifications:

6-10 yrs. leading advanced technology projects or service projects

6-10 yrs. full system engineering lifecycle

6-10 yrs. creating implementation/integration plans, test plans, and training materials

6-10 yrs. hands-on experience in specific product or IT platform

Proven experience of delivering high quality, complex technology solutions in commercial and government organizations

Delivering data analytics platforms and enterprise applications; working with SQL, SSRS, SSIS, SSAS, Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Python, DAX

Senior level understanding of health care management systems; and working with senior executives

Deep expertise in one or more major DBMS platforms (e.g., Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL) and advanced T-SQL/PL-SQL programming.

Exp data modeling (dimensional, star/snowflake schemas), ETL tools (SSIS, Informatica), and cloud-based data platforms (AWS RDS, Azure SQL)

Strong understanding of database architecture principles, high availability solutions (clustering, replication), and capacity planning

Bachelor's degree. (Master's highly desired) in CS, IT or a quantitative data field of study OR equivalent exp.

Certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate), experience with Big Data technologies (Spark, Hadoop), and DevOps

Minimum Education/ Certification Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field or equivalent experience

Position Details:

Pay Rate / Range:_$51-$61.62

The above salary range represents the range expected for the position; however, final salary offers are based on a number of factors such as the position's responsibilities; the candidate's experience, education, and skills; location; travel required; and current market conditions.

Benefits (Regular, Full Time Employees):

Medical, Dental, and Vision offerings

Weekly Direct Deposit

Paid Holidays and Personal Time Off

401(k) with match

Voluntary Life and AD&D, Short / Long Term Disability, plus other voluntary coverages

Pre-Paid Legal and Employee Assistance Programs

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