Roles/Responsibilities:
SQL & PL/SQL Development
Provide advanced SQL and PL/SQL coding expertise, including writing and optimizing functions,
procedures, and packages.
Review, analyze, and test code written by others to ensure performance, scalability, and adherence to best practices.
Support application developers with SQL design and data access strategies.
Database Architecture & Design
Collaborate with the Information Technology Solutions Architect to design robust database solutions that support enterprise applications and system interfaces across diverse platforms.
Lead the development and enforcement of database policies, procedures, and standards related to stored procedures, packages, and functions.
Plan and design database hosting architecture in alignment with State standards, strategic direction, and business requirements.
Provide technical leadership in the design and management of physical database structures to ensure optimal performance and scalability.
Database Administration & Maintenance
Install, configure, and maintain SQL Server instances across development, test, and production environments.
Perform regular backups, restores, and recovery testing to ensure data integrity and availability.
Monitor and maintain database performance, availability, and security using tools such as SSMS, SQL Server Agent, and third-party monitoring solutions (e.g., SolarWinds, Redgate, Idera).
Manage indexes, partitions, statistics, and schema parameters to support peak performance.
Apply patches, updates, and version upgrades as needed.
Monitoring, Troubleshooting & Support
Proactively identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and system alerts.
Analyze logs, trace data, and performance metrics to diagnose and resolve issues.
Collaborate with IT and DevOps teams to ensure server stability and uptime.
Oversee the creation and validation of physical database components (e.g., tables, indexes, triggers, constraints) and coordinate initial server and file system setup.
Data Integrity, Security & Governance
Implement and manage user roles, permissions, and access controls.
Ensure compliance with data security policies, standards, and industry best practices.
Participate in disaster recovery planning and high availability strategies.
Develop and enforce database models, access controls, and documentation standards.
Work with data warehouse teams to support data transfer and transformation processes.
Mandatory Skills:
#12+ years of experience in the field
# Education: Bachelor's Degree
# SQL experience - 10+ years
# PowerShell experience - 6+ years
# Azure DevOps experience - 6+ years
# Scrum experience - 10+ years
# Strong proficiency in T-SQL and PL/SQL, with expertise in query optimization and performance tuning.
# Experience with SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), SQL Server Agent, and monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, Redgate, or Idera.
# Solid understanding of database security, backup strategies, recovery models, and high availability configurations.
# Familiarity with ETL processes, PowerShell scripting, and/or Azure SQL is a plus.
# Proven ability to enforce development standards across teams.
Desired Skills:
# Someone with a combination of DBA, architect, and developer experience is a plus.