Senior Database Engineer

Allied Consultants has been contracted with the Texas State Government for 33 years, we are a Top Ten ranked vendor, and premier provider of technical and business staffing solutions. We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Database Engineer to be a key resource on a technical services team for our client, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). Work hours and Location 8AM-5PM Job Location: 701 W. 51st, Austin, Texas 78751 • • This position will be 3 days remote with 2 days (Thurs & Fri) required to be onsite at the location listed above. Candidates must be local to Austin, TX and surrounding areas. • • Responsibilities We are seeking a Senior Database Engineer with 10+ years of experience in Microsoft Access and cloud-native SQL to lead the migration of legacy Access databases into modern, high-performance SQL platforms. This role will work closely with program users to analyze existing data structures, design and execute schema transformations, ETL pipelines, validation checks, and cut-over plans, and guide stakeholders through a seamless data transition. Modifies database programs to increase processing performance, referred to as performance tuning. Specialize in one or more types of data base management systems. Providing assistance in the planning, development, maintenance, and monitoring of integrated database systems, and ensuring that the conceptual and design phases of new applications are consistent with the structural parameters within the database environment.Performs logical and physical data modeling, designs relational database models, and creates physical data models from logical data models. Monitors database performance and recommends efficiency improvements. Qualifications Minimum Requirements: 10 years of: • Proven experience in designing, developing, and maintaining advanced MS Access databases, including the creation of normalized table structures, sophisticated queries for data extraction and manipulation, intuitive data entry forms, and comprehensive rpts • Expert-level relational database design, normalization, ER modeling, schema refactoring, and translating Access data models into scalable SQL schemas • Experience with Microsoft Access, including table design, complex queries, forms, reports, and Skilled in leveraging VBA for custom functionalities and workflow automation • Experience with migrating legacy databases into at least one major cloud SQL service (Azure SQL Database/Managed Instance. PostgreSQL, AWS RDS for SQL Server/MySQL) 8 years of: • ETL tool experience with SSIS, Azure Data Factory, AWS Database Migration Service (DMS), or equivalent • Creating migration runbooks, data dictionaries, technical documentation, and delivering training or knowledge-transfer sessions • Experience with RDBMS admin/console tools such as TOAD, SSMS and/or SQL Developer. • Configuring data integration and batch processing solutions in Azure Data Factory and/or SSIS; monitoring data ingestion processes and performance; review query plans and identify problem areas in execution plans. • Migrating data from legacy database to new target database Preferred: 6 years of: • Hands-on experience with CI/CD methodology, GitHub, JIRA • Hands-on experience with data visualization/reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau • Hands-on experience with Agile Development Methodologies 3 years of: • Prior experience in healthcare or Public Health • Experience implementing and using agile methodologies and best practices for 1 or more State of Texas Agencies Overview Allied Consultants offers its family of consultants excellent rates, a local support staff, and an attractive benefits package which includes medical insurance (Allied shares a percentage of the cost), life insurance, a matching 401(k) plan and a cafeteria plan. Candidates selected for interview will be required to undergo criminal background checks and may be required to complete a drug screen in accordance with Federal and State Law. Offers of Employment are contingent on a successful background check. Allied Consultants is an equal opportunities employer.