Akkodis is seeking a – “Sr. SQL Developer” for a Contract position with a client in Plano, TX (Hybrid). Pay Range: $60-$65/hr. (The rate/salary may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.). Job Responsibilities: We are looking for a Senior SQL Engineer to lead the design and implementation of SQL-based solutions powering our critical applications and workflows. This role goes beyond writing SQL code - it's about defining standards, mentoring peers, owning architecture, and enabling productivity through AI, CI/CD, and automation. Responsibilities • Architect, develop, and optimize SQL Server solutions including stored procedures, ETL packages (SSIS), and schema designs. • Lead performance tuning, root cause analysis, and system-level SQL improvements. • Collaborate across business, QA, and infrastructure teams to define requirements and deliver end-to-end solutions. • Drive the adoption of CI/CD pipelines for SQL deployments using GitLab or similar tools. • Use VS Code, SSMS, and Visual Studio for scalable development and debugging. • Enforce Git workflows (e.g., feature branching, pull requests) and conduct peer code reviews. • Serve as a mentor to junior engineers and promote documentation best practices. • Champion the use of AI-assisted tooling (e.g., Co-pilot, ChatGPT) to drive efficiency, automation, and quality in development. Key Candidate Qualities • Strong technical breadth, not niche-focused. • Comfortable in agile, team-based environments. • Able to contribute to high-priority deliverables quickly. • Strong communication and collaboration skills—no single person owns all the knowledge, so teamwork is key. • Must thrive in dynamic, high-pressure settings. Qualifications • 5-8+ years of experience with SQL Server, T-SQL, SSIS, and stored procedure development. • Proven expertise in performance tuning and data modeling. • Strong proficiency with VS Code, SSMS, Visual Studio, Git/GitLab, and Agile delivery. • Experience leading delivery of large-scale SQL/ETL solutions from requirements to deployment. • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, unit testing frameworks (e.g., tSQLt), and AI-driven coding tools. • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline. • Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring abilities. Bonus Experience • Cloud platform experience (Azure SQL, AWS RDS, etc.) • Dimensional modeling, OLAP/BI reporting backends • Knowledge of data privacy regulations (HIPAA, GDPR) Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client. To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit https://www.akkodis.com/en/privacy-policy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: · The California Fair Chance Act · Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance · Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers · San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance