Global Financial Firm located in Irving, TX has an immediate contract opportunity for an experienced Senior Database Lead

"This role is currently on a Hybrid Schedule.
You will need to have reliable internet, computer and android or iphone for remote access into the client systems during remote work.
We will be expected in the office weekly 2-3 days depending on the team requirement.

****Video/ f2f interviews are required prior to all offers.

SENIOR DATABASE LEAD
The Senior Database Lead acts as a senior member of the Technology Capabilities Group within IT Application Services and is responsible for the overall design, development, test, release, maintenance, and technical support of data and reporting applications to ensure effective data services delivery and support enterprise strategies. This role is also responsible for working with Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure Services to ensure server platform and security needs of data and reporting systems are met.

This role is for ETR to support our application eco system. ETR is a shared service for Client internal business for Project management/Resource management. To provide SME Support on ETR applications and work on backend development activities for the User Stories assigned during each Sprint.

Key Responsibilities:
Participates in a team-based, scrum development environment.
Support database objects residing in MS SQLSERVER/RDBMS databases or Big Data platform.
Design, create, modify and remove database objects (tables, views, indexes, keys, stored procedures, functions, DB links, etc.) to support development projects.
Design, build, and maintain extract-transformation-load (ETL) processes.
Implement and test database objects in non-production environments.
Work with Application Development Team, Project, Testing/QA, Architects, and IT Management to support fixes, enhancements, and projects.
Performance review and tuning on pending, new and production database objects.
Maintain database objects in a software version control system.
Support Testing efforts from a database perspective.
Data expert for migrating data from existing applications and database environments to new architecture.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science is preferrable.
Proficient in developing solutions using SQL Server, T-SQL, Stored procedures, Functions, SSIS, SSAS.
Experience developing ETL processes loading Data Warehouses/Data Marts required.
Must have strong knowledge on Data Warehouse design concepts - Star, Snowflake, etc.
Well versed in developing data models and reports with industry standard reporting tools.
Proficient in performing system and/or integration testing.
Skilled in performing system analysis and design.
Proficient in applying critical thinking skills in problem solving.
Skilled in communicating with functional teams of different technical experience.
10 years of experience in the solution development life cycle for developing and maintaining data processing and reporting application including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations.
Working knowledge of agile methodologies.
Knowledgeable in data integration and/or data migration design and implementation, data management principles and best practices, and the architecture and design of Business Intelligence solutions.
Familiar with the design and application of software design pattern.
Familiar with ITIL for IT Service Management.
Knowledge of new and emerging technologies related to data management.
Good customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Good knowledge of the business and its technology strategy.
Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills