Description
We are looking for a Database Developer to support an education organization in Roxbury, Massachusetts through a Long-term Contract engagement. In this hands-on role, you will focus on developing high-quality SQL solutions, producing dependable reports and data extracts, improving data integrity, and assisting with routine database operations. The position is centered on delivery and execution, with technical guidance provided by data leadership. Success in this role requires strong T-SQL expertise, careful documentation habits, and a disciplined approach to validating work before release.
Responsibilities:
Create, refine, and support SQL queries, views, and stored procedures used for operational reporting and recurring data delivery across academic and administrative teams.
Produce scheduled and on-demand reports and data extracts that help departments such as enrollment, financial aid, student accounts, academic affairs, and institutional research make informed decisions.
Investigate data issues by identifying duplicate, missing, or conflicting records, then develop scripts and reconciliation processes to improve overall data accuracy.
Provide support for system integrations by monitoring exception activity, resolving record-matching issues, and reconciling records that do not process successfully between connected platforms.
Develop and maintain data outputs required for regulatory, state, federal, and leadership reporting, ensuring timely and reliable delivery of information.
Apply approved access controls and permission updates while handling sensitive student and financial information in alignment with established privacy and security standards.
Prepare thorough documentation covering query logic, report definitions, data rules, and repeatable operating procedures so knowledge is retained within the institution.
Use AI-assisted development tools to accelerate drafting, reviewing, and refining SQL code and technical documentation, while independently testing and validating all results before production use.
Requirements
At least 2 years of hands-on experience working deeply with Microsoft SQL Server and T-SQL in a database development capacity.
Demonstrated ability to write, optimize, and maintain complex SQL queries, views, and stored procedures for reporting and operational use.
Experience building reports, extracts, and ETL-related processes that support data movement, reconciliation, and analysis.
Strong understanding of data quality practices, including identifying inconsistencies, validating records, and resolving data integrity issues.
Familiarity with database security concepts, including access management and the responsible handling of sensitive data.
Ability to create clear technical documentation for code, reporting logic, and operational procedures.
Comfortable using AI-enabled tools to improve development efficiency while applying independent judgment, testing, and verification.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage day-to-day delivery responsibilities in a contract environment.
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- Dice Id: rhalfint
- Position Id: 02100-0013507082
- Posted 4 hours ago
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