SQL Server Developer (contract)

Title: SQL Server Developer Location: Irving, TX Duration: 24 months Benefits on offer for this contract position: Health Insurance, Life insurance, 401K and Voluntary Benefits Summary: In this contingent resource assignment, you may: Consult on or participate in moderately complex initiatives and deliverables within Software Engineering and contribute to large-scale planning related to Software Engineering deliverables. Review and analyze moderately complex Software Engineering challenges that require an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Contribute to the resolution of moderately complex issues and consult with others to meet Software Engineering deliverables while leveraging solid understanding of the function, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements. Collaborate with client personnel in Software Engineering. Responsibilities: • Lead or participate in database management activities including designing highly complex logical and physical databases • Lead highly complex data modeling, mapping, integration, and capacity planning efforts • Lead the strategy and resolution of highly complex and unique challenges requiring analytical application of industry techniques, advance data from multiple sources, and mathematics behind data analysis across the enterprise, delivering solutions that are long-term, large-scale, and require vision, creativity, innovation, advanced analytical, and coordination of highly complex activities • Deep understanding of agile methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban • Experience developing testing automation • Strong understanding of software testing lifecycle • Collaborate with Business Partners and application SMEs to align project objectives and manage expectations during development, manage JIRA Backlog, and identify and mitigate risk • Partner with Enterprise Data Services organization on Enterprise Data Strategy • Ensure Data-related design patterns, best practices are front and center of technology practices in the organization. • Advanced experience in Big Data and Cloud technologies • Advanced experience in Business Intelligence and Analytics capabilities like Tableau, Power BI, SSIS, SSRS, SSAS, etc. • Advanced level expertise in building high performance data and analytical products • Ability to conduct technical training sessions for technical and line of business users Qualifications: • Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. • 4+ years of Database Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education • 2+ years of technical leadership or architecture experience, in a data and technical environment • 2+ years of experience in Automation testing (Selenium/Karate/BDD) • 2+ years of experience in Performance testing tools, CICD, SDLC, automated testing pipeline • 3+ years of experience leading in the Data Engineering, Data Management, SQL Server, Teradata, Oracle, MongoDB, ETL, SAS, Tableau • 3+ years of experience in Business Intelligence Tools SSIS, SSRS, SSAS, Tableau or Power BI • 3+ years of experience in Big Data technologies (Hadoop, Hive, Spark, Kafka, etc.) • 3+ years of experience in designing, building and managing large-scale data solutions in a Public, Private, or Hybrid cloud environment • 3+ years of Financial Services, Merchant Services, or Credit Card industry experience • 3+ years of experience with Data Engineering, Application Support and/or Technology Operations • 2+ years of experience in C# and VB.NET programing Desired Qualifications: • A Bachelor’s Degree in Data Science, Statistics or relevant field • Expertise in Autosys and CICD pipeline • Experience with Agile practices including Jira backlog management • Experience with Data architecture, design, and management • Experience in SQL Server migration • Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, meet aggressive deadlines, achieve goals, and work under pressure in a dynamic, fast paced, and complex environment • Strong ability to document projects and processes to ensure clear understanding and replicability