VRS - Data Warehouse/BI Developer 4

The Investment Decision Support team is seeking an experienced SQL Developer/Tester.

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This is a Hybrid role. Local candidates are strongly advised.

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 and testing expertise to successfully

assist with ongoing business initiatives.

Scope:

The Investment Decision Support team is seeking an experienced SQL Developer/Tester with strong

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

Assist with overall SQL Support (development, performance tuning, testing, documentation) related to

quarterly projects and other efforts as needed. Activities may include:

Development - SQL Development support to include creation of stored procedures or underlying

queries. Provide support in the design, development, and implementation of ETL packages with

SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS).

Performance Tuning - Review existing SQL Queries, Execution Plans, etc. 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.

SQL Development Processes - Review existing development processes and provide

recommendations on how to enhance core development activities (i.e., Code Promotion, Code

Reviews).

Testing - Develop test plans and cases and thoroughly test reports and workflows.

Required Skills

5+ years of experience in SQL database development and programming

3+ years in a QA/testing role

Experience with SQL Server Integration Services

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

Excellent communicator and ability to produce clear and concise documentation

Demonstrated experience working in a team environment

Demonstrated experience working independently with only high-level guidance

Additional Preferred Skills

Experience with automation tools such as Power Automate

Experience with data governance best practices/procedures

Investment/financial market industry experience

This position will be on a contract basis for a period of approximately 6 months with the potential for an

extension.

Required/Desired Skills

SkillRequired /DesiredAmountof ExperienceSQl database development and programmingRequired5YearsQA/testingRequired3YearsSSISRequired3Yearswriting technical documentationRequired3Yearsautomation tools such as PowerAutomateNice to have1Years
Questions

No.QuestionQuestion1Commonwealth 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?Question2Please list candidate's email address.Question3What City and state is your candidate currently located?Question4Does your candidate agree to work on site at the client location in a Hybrid capacity?