Principal SQL Developer

TITLE: Solutions Architect/Principal SQL Developer LOCATION: Washington, DC MINIMUM EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in IT, related field, or equivalent experience. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: 10 years INTERVIEWS: Webcam Only Job Description: The client is looking for a Solutions Architect/Principal SQL Developer for their team. Complete Job Description: 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. · 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. Skills: · leading advanced technology projects or service projects. Required 6 Years · full system engineering lifecycle. Required 6 Years · creating implementation/integration plans, test plans, and training materials. Required 6 Years · 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 Job Type: Contract Pay: $90.98 - $100.46 per hour Expected hours: 45 per week Work Location: In person