What are the responsibilities and job description for the SQL Database Administrator position at APN Software Services, Inc?
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SQL Database Administrator with expertise in performance tuning, indexing, SQL Clustering, T-SQL, SSRS, and PowerBI.
This is a 12 months contract-to-hire opportunity.
Responsibilities include maintaining data collection and sharing processes, developing SSRS reports
and Power BI Dashboards, optimizing database processes, and building stored procedures, views, and
functions to support database interactions by applications, services, reports, and dashboards. This
contractor will work closely with all members of the Business Analysis and Applications
Development Teams, as well as end-user customers.
An expert level of knowledge and experience with Microsoft SQL Server databases, SSRS, and
PowerBI is required. This position provides opportunities to contribute to the engineering of new
systems and re-engineering of old ones.
* CRITICAL SKILLS: *
* Install, configure, and maintain SQL Server Clusters and PowerBI Report Server
* Monitor and optimize SQL performance
* Develop complex data extracts, applications, reports, dashboards, and ad-hoc queries using T-SQL
* Research, troubleshoot, and resolve data issues
* Assist with system analysis and application design within the project team
* Collaborate with Business Analysts and customers to refine requirements and ensure data quality
* Contribute to the definition, development, and maintenance of standards and processes
* Expertise in T-SQL and development of stored procedures
* Report writing experience with SSRS and PowerBI
* Drive continuous improvement and automation in BI solutions and processes
* Work effectively with System Administrators, Project Managers, Developers, Customers, and
Management
* Participate in a team development environment using JIRA
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* DESIRABLE SKILLS: *
* Degree in Computer Science, Business, or a related discipline
* Knowledge of data integration (e.g., extract, transform, and load (ETL) processes)
* Ability to develop and troubleshoot SSRS reports and PowerBI dashboards with strong analytical
skills
* Experience with data access performance tuning, and database performance optimization
* Application Development Lifecycle knowledge and experience
* Familiarity with data transport protocols (e.g., SFTP, XML, JDXDML)
* Experience with Case Management data and/or Justice System data
* Documentation of system support information
* Basic understanding of networking principles
* Ability to analyze system resource usage and constraints
* Strong communication skills; ability to interact at all levels, including management
* Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments
* OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION: *
* A background check is required
* Telecommuting is not offered during the first year
