SQL Developer/Tester

Client: VRS

Title: SQL Developer/Tester

Duration: 6 Months (Possible Extension)

Location: Richmond, VA (Hybrid)

Job 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 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