What are the responsibilities and job description for the Database Developer NYCG007 position at Ariel Partners?
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Database Developer with 7 years of experience to develop and maintain systems that store, organize, and provide secure access to data. This highly technical role blends software engineering, data architecture, and programming to support organizational data needs across applications and business functions. The ideal candidate has deep knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server (2014/2016/2019), SQL Server Data Tools, SSRS, Power BI, and Visual Studio.
This role involves end-to-end ownership of application development and support, including planning, design, coding, testing, configuration, deployment, performance tuning, and security.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design, develop, and maintain SQL databases for a variety of enterprise applications and business use cases.
- Write, optimize, and debug complex SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, views, and triggers to ensure high-performance data access and manipulation.
- Utilize Microsoft Visual Studio and SQL Server Data Tools (SSDT) to create and manage database projects and deployment packages.
- Develop and publish interactive and insightful Power BI dashboards and reports to meet business intelligence and analytics needs.
- Design and maintain SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) reports for operational and executive reporting.
- Conduct data modeling, normalization, and performance tuning for large-scale database systems.
- Collaborate with data architects, analysts, developers, and business stakeholders to gather and refine requirements.
- Implement and monitor database backup strategies, indexing, and data integrity checks to ensure high availability and data reliability.
- Perform regular audits, data quality checks, and security assessments to safeguard sensitive information and comply with organizational standards.
- Assist in data migration and transformation processes across systems and platforms.
- Document technical processes, database structures, and system configurations for support and scalability.
MANDATORY SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
Note: Candidates who do not have the mandatory skills will not be considered
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- 7 years of professional experience in database development and data management.
- Expertise in:
- Microsoft SQL Server 2014/2016/2019
- SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and SQL Server Data Tools (SSDT)
- Microsoft Visual Studio for database project development
- SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and Power BI for data visualization
- Strong knowledge of data modeling, database performance tuning, and T-SQL optimization.
- Experience with data security, access controls, and audit compliance.
- Ability to perform full database lifecycle tasks—from analysis and design to implementation and support.
- Excellent analytical thinking and troubleshooting skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
- Experience with ETL tools such as SSIS or Azure Data Factory
- Knowledge of cloud database platforms (e.g., Azure SQL Database, AWS RDS)
- Familiarity with DevOps practices and version control systems like Git
- Microsoft certifications in SQL Server or Power BI are a plus
- Experience working in large-scale public sector or education environments, especially NYC DOE
If you are interested in getting more information about this opportunity, please contact Irina Rozenberg Recruiting@arielpartners.com at your earliest convenience.
At Ariel Partners, we solve the most difficult problems that inhibit technology from enabling our customers to achieve their goals. Our vision is to be recognized by our stakeholders as an elite provider of IT solutions, so when they have their biggest challenges we’re on their short list. We’re looking for team members who share our values of: Integrity to do the right thing even when it hurts; Commitment to the long term success and happiness of our customers, our people, and our partners; Courage to take on difficult challenges, accept new ideas, and accept incremental failure; and the constant pursuit of Excellence. Ariel Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.
Salary : $80 - $85
