Job#: 3032044 Job Description: IT - Database Engineer IV
Location: Home, North Carolina (Remote)
Role Overview
This Database Engineer role focuses on designing, developing, and optimizing database solutions, ETL pipelines, and reporting frameworks to support mission-critical applications. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Microsoft SQL Server and a background in data integration, performance tuning, and governance. These are fully remote roles with the potential for conversion.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement relational database schemas and data models for OLTP and reporting systems.
- Develop advanced T-SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, views, and triggers.
- Build and maintain ETL pipelines using SSIS, ensuring robust error handling and performance optimization.
- Support reporting and analytics through SSRS development and dataset design.
- Enforce data integrity, validation, and governance standards across systems.
- Conduct proactive performance tuning and database performance analysis using tools like SolarWinds DPA.
- Collaborate with developers, analysts, and operations teams to translate business requirements into scalable database solutions.
- Document processes, data lineage, and technical specifications for transparency and compliance.
Required Qualifications
Education: A minimum of 8 years of experience with a BS/BA degree, 6 years with an MS/MA, or 3 years with a PhD.
Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship is required.
Technical Skills:- Microsoft SQL Server expertise (on-prem and/or AWS, Azure).
- Advanced T-SQL development and complex query design (CTEs, window functions, temp tables).
- Experience with Visual Studio / SSDT and source control-driven database development.
- Strong background in ETL design and maintenance using SSIS, including incremental loads and CDC patterns.
- Proficiency in SSRS report development, parameterized reports, and performance troubleshooting.
- Knowledge of data integrity enforcement, transaction management, and metadata documentation.
- Hands-on experience with performance tuning, execution plan analysis, index optimization, and resource contention resolution.
- Familiarity with SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and release/deployment workflows.
Soft Skills
- Ability to translate business needs into performant database solutions.
- Strong collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams.
- Clear documentation and communication in fast-paced environments.
- Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
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