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Senior Database Engineer

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a talented Senior Database Engineer. This is a remote position for full-time employment. Military veterans are highly encouraged to apply! The position requires a minimum of eight years of relevant experience and a strong background in database management systems. The ideal candidate will have experience with complex database systems, data warehousing, and a proven track record in database design and architecture.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Establish database management systems, standards, requirements, guidelines, and quality assurance for database deliverables.
• Translate business requirements into a logical model that will accurately support and represent the client's entity relationship and flow of data.
• Develop the appropriate database framework to convert the logical model into a physical model.
• Make recommendations to maximize operating efficiency, support storage requirements, and enforce data governance.
• Participate in quality assurance and develop test application code in a client server environment.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Experience with complex database systems and data warehousing solutions.
• 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.
• 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.
• Ability 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.

Years of Professional Experience: Eight (8) or more years of relevant experience. Five (5) or more years of experience in SQL development and database management.

Desired experience: Electronic Data Interchange X.12 (EDI) Medical Claims, experience in a high-paced DevOps environment, experience working with remote U.S.-based teams, familiarity with cloud database solutions, experience with version control systems, familiarity with Agile development methodologies, formal education Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Security Clearance Requirements: Must possess or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI).

CRITICAL NOTES:

• SSG will not make assumptions regarding your qualifications. Your answers to the mandatory screening questions must be supported by the information on your resume. Applications with inconsistencies will not be considered.
• Recruiters or third parties will not be considered.
• This is a 100% U.S.-based remote position. However, candidates from CA, CO, IL, NJ, or NY will not be considered.
• This can be a W-2 or a 1099 position.
• All interviews will be conducted on Microsoft Teams with your camera on; there will be no exceptions.
• As part of our screening process, you will be requested to provide a link to your LinkedIn profile.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for this specific opportunity. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and be able to obtain a government-granted security clearance.

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.