Database Services Consultant

JOB TITLE:

Database Services Consultant

LOCATION:

New York, NY

JOB TYPE:

Contract

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Our client is currently in the process of transitioning from its older, decentralized systems to a more efficient centralized cloud-based system. This shift necessitates an expansion of responsibilities and skills within the Database (DB) team. As part of this transition, the team will be required to validate and rebuild up to 40 reports once the new system is implemented.

• Another significant initiative involves the real-time upload of trip data. To support this, we are seeking services to assist in establishing and maintaining the new Azure infrastructure.
• Additionally, there is a need for expertise in creating additional reports using Power BI.
• Furthermore, they are actively working on enhancing its systems to accommodate the rule changes set to take effect in 2024. This involves developing and implementing updates to ensure compliance with the revised regulations.

REQUIREMENTS:

Required:

• Experience writing SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) packages for ETL.
• Experience in data modeling, database design and well versed with DBMS best practices. Experience optimizing and tuning queries.
• Experience with SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and Power BI. Experience with Informatica is a plus.
• Ability to see tasks through to completion without significant guidance. Strong issue resolution and investigation skills.
• Ability to articulate and document the steps taken to resolve an issue.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to clearly articulate to all project members and stakeholders.

Preferred:

• Informatica Microsoft DevOps
• Conceptual knowledge of CRM Systems (Salesforce, MS Dynamics etc.)

Preferred Certifications:

• CRM SQL
• Services Desired

Consultant that will be expected to:

• Identify/resolve/prioritize mission critical production issues. Provide technical documentation as needed.
• Prepare data migration plans including migration risk, milestones, and quality details.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation such as design documents, specifications, software/stored proc/DB Jobs documents and instructions.
• Develop scripts and solutions to automate data aging process to move data that meets the aging criteria out of production.
• Perform data cleanup by performing data merges, deactivation/deletion of duplicate records using logic for exact matches as well as high probability fuzzy matches.
• Be creative in providing new ideas and potential technical solutions including reviewing new features as they are planned for release.
• Have thorough understanding and experience of development, deployment, and maintenance of SSIS packages.
• Have thorough understanding and experience of development, deployment, and maintenance of reports in SSRS.
• Design advanced SQL queries, stored procedures, triggers, and scripts.
• Create SQL Server databases and database components utilized TLC applications.
• Collaborate with applications developers and other key team members (Business Leads, Vendors, and Stakeholders) on data modeling and E-R diagrams.
• Manage database performance, capacity, replication, backup, and security.
• Develop, implement, and maintain data backup strategy and data retention policies.
• Perform database migrations from unsupported OS/database servers to supported versions including cloud-based solutions.
• Assist business analysts and end-users with reporting needs.
• Develop reports, views, charts, and dashboards to assist program staff with monitoring the outcomes of Agency initiatives.
• Work with external entities to facilitate secure data transfers.
• Have exceptional communication skills, including effectively communicating with and possibly interpreting between technical and non-technical team members.

Note: The Main work location shall be 33 Beaver Street, Consultant on occasion may be expected to travel to College Point Facility located at: 31-00 47th, Avenue Long Island City, NY 11101 and/or our Woodside Facility located at: 24-55 Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West Woodside, NY 11377