VRS - Database Architect 4

Engagement Type

Contract

Short Description

The Investment Decision Support team is seeking an\nexperienced Senior ETL Developer with strong database, programming,\nand analytical skills.

VA-210625-CAI

Candidates will be onsite Tue, Wed & Thurs Hybrid schedule,

Complete Description

The Virginia Retirement System (VRS) Investment Decision Support (IDS) team are the primary data stewards for the Investments Department. IDS connects data to investment analysis by overseeing all aspects of the data management life cycle. They work closely with investment programs to understand their business data and decision support requirements, develop tools to extract valuable and timely information, and continuously improve processes and systems to ensure high levels of data integrity and availability. The IDS team is seeking seasoned SQL development expertise to successfully assist with ongoing business initiatives.

Scope :

The Investment Decision Support team is seeking an experienced

Senior

ETL Developer with strong database, programming, and analytical skills to actively participate in the following scope of work :

Assist with overall ETL Support (development, production support, documentation) and other development efforts as needed. Activities may include :

• ETL Production Support – Monitor and maintain existing ETL processes.
• Code Data Movement - Provide support in the design, development, and implementation of ETL packages with SSIS.
• Development - SQL Development support to include creation of stored procedures, views, etc.
• Performance Tuning - Review existing SQL Queries, Execution Plans, Partitions, and Index(s) to determine performance enhancements for long running queries.
• Data Manipulation - Provide alternative options to existing data manipulation techniques. Examples would be converting Excel manipulation activities into SSIS packages that reduce process / cycle time of data preparation.

Required Skills

Additional Preferred Skills

This position will be on a contract basis for a period of approximately 12 months with the potential for an extension.

Required / Desired Skills

Skill

Required / Desired

Amount

of Experience

7 years of experience in ETL SQL development

Required

Years

Experience with SQL Server Integration Services

Required

Years

Experience writing technical documentation (requirements, process maps, etc.)

Required

Years

Excellent communicator and be able to produce clear and concise documentation

Required

Years

Demonstrated experience working in a team environment

Required

Years

Demonstrated experience working independently with only high level guidance

Required

Years

Experience with data governance best practices / procedures

Highly desired

Years

Investment / financial market industry experience

Highly desired

Years

Questions

Description

Question 1

Commonwealth of Virginia security policies prohibit the use of offshore IT contractors. Do you attest to the fact that your candidate will physically reside within the US for the duration of the assignment?

Question 2

Please list candidate's email address.

Question 3

Candidates will be required to work onsite Tue, Wed & Thurs Hybrid schedule, Does your candidate agree to this schedule?

Question 4

In what city and state does your candidate currently reside?

Question 5

If your candidate is local to the Richmond area, please upload supporting documents with proof of address.

Question 6

If your candidate is selected for this role, will they be able to pick up there equipment in person and provide proof of identity?