Senior SQL Database Developer

Senior SQL Database Developer (Contract) Location: Ohio (remote, with occasional onsite visits in Independence area 3–4 times per year) Contract Details & Environment • 15-month contract with high likelihood of extension • Must reside in Ohio (Remote position with occasional onsite collaboration) • Must be a U.S. Citizen • Must have equipment to connect securely via VPN Key Responsibilities • Design and develop complex SQL Server databases, tables, views, stored procedures, and triggers • Optimize queries, indexes, and execution plans to improve performance across reporting and data pipelines • Develop ETL workflows using SSIS and other tools to extract, transform, and load data into reporting systems • Design and support Power BI and SSRS reports to provide actionable business insights • Support data integration between warehouses and third-party systems • Collaborate with DBAs and infrastructure teams on database standards, backup, recovery, and security practices • Work with application developers to ensure database design aligns with performance and scalability goals Required Skills & Experience • 7+ years of experience in SQL Server development (2016/2019/2022 preferred) • Advanced T-SQL skills with strong experience in performance tuning and optimization • Proven experience with SSIS and ETL pipelines • Proficiency in SSRS and Power BI reporting • Strong understanding of relational data modeling and normalization • Experience using version control tools (Azure DevOps/TFS or Git) • Excellent communication and collaboration skills • Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating with distributed teams • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)