DHCF Solutions Architect/Principal SQL Developer (780395) at Advanced Network Consulting Inc

Washington, District of Columbia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Database Architecture, SQL Development, Performance Optimization, ETL, Data Pipelines, Technical Leadership, Mentorship, Data Governance, Security, Troubleshooting, Data Modeling, Cloud-Based Data Platforms, High Availability Solutions, Data Analytics, Health Care Management Systems, Big Data Technologies, DevOps

Industry

Description

Description The Medicaid Data Warehouse Team at DHCF is looking for a Solutions Architect/Principal SQL Developer for their team. Job Summary We are seeking a 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. Key Responsibilities Database Architecture & Design: 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. Performance Optimization: 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. ETL and Data Pipelines: 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. Technical Leadership & Mentorship: Provide technical guidance, perform code reviews, and mentor junior and mid-level developers on best practices for SQL development, data modeling, and database management. Collaboration & Strategy: 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. Data Governance & Security: 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). Troubleshooting & Problem Solving: Proactively monitor and troubleshoot the most complex database issues, providing high-level support and implementing permanent solutions to ensure minimal downtime and disruption. Documentation & Standards: Champion a culture of comprehensive documentation for database architectures, processes, and operational procedures to ensure knowledge sharing and maintainability. --------------------------------------------- CONTRACT JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities:1. Leads the adoption or implementation of an advanced technology or platform.2. Expert on the functionality or usage of a particular system, platform, or technology product.3. Serves as a consultant to clients, guiding the efficient use or adoption of a particular IT product or platform.4. Creates implementation, testing, and/or integration plans.5. Demonstrates expertise in a particular IT platform or service, allowing for maximum IT investment. Minimum Education/ Certification Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field or equivalent experienceTraining or certification in a particular product or IT platform/service, as required Requirements 6-10 yrs. leading advanced technology projects or service projects--Required 6 Years 6-10 yrs. full system engineering lifecycle--Required 6 Years 6-10 yrs. creating implementation/integration plans, test plans, and training materials--Required 6 Years 6-10 yrs. hands-on experience in specific product or IT platform--Required 6 Years proven experience of: delivering high quality, complex technology solutions in commercial and government organizations--Required 8 Years delivering data analytics platforms and enterprise applications; working with SQL, SSRS, SSIS, SSAS, Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Python, DAX--Required 8 Years senior level understanding of health care management systems; and working with senior executives--Required 8 Years Deep expertise in one or more major DBMS platforms (e.g., Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL) and advanced T-SQL/PL-SQL programming--Required 8 Years Exp data modeling (dimensional, star/snowflake schemas), ETL tools (SSIS, Informatica), and cloud-based data platforms (AWS RDS, Azure SQL)--Required 8 Years Strong understanding of database architecture principles, high availability solutions (clustering, replication), and capacity planning--Required 8 Years Bachelor’s degree. (Master's highly desired) in CS, IT or a quantitative data field of study OR equivalent exp--Required certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate), experience with Big Data technologies (Spark, Hadoop), and DevOps--Highly desired

Responsibilities

The Solutions Architect/Principal SQL Developer will lead the design and implementation of scalable database architectures and optimize performance for critical business applications. This role also involves mentoring junior developers and collaborating with various stakeholders to align database strategies with organizational goals.