The Database Developer supports Harris County Universal Services database solutions. As part of an Agile software team this position designs, updates, and supports database solutions in collaboration with software developers, quality assurance, and business analysts to meet customer requirements. Job Duties:Design, update, and support databases, schema, stored procedures, views, and triggers. Create and run ad-hoc SQL queries as needed. Create and maintain reports (SQL Server Reporting Services)... more details
Position Description
Position Overview:
The Database Developer supports Harris County Universal Services database solutions. As part of an Agile software team this position designs, updates, and supports database solutions in collaboration with software developers, quality assurance, and business analysts to meet customer requirements.
Job Duties:
Design, update, and support databases, schema, stored procedures, views, and triggers
Create and run ad-hoc SQL queries as needed
Create and maintain reports (SQL Server Reporting Services) as needed
Create and maintain data transformations (SQL Server Integration Services)
Monitor ticket queue for incoming teamwork and ensure work is completed based on priority
Manage database users and maintain system security
Understand and monitor application performance impacts related to databases
Monitor and optimize the performance of the database
Ensure that new SQL Server databases are configured to the Application specific standard/specs defined in the Runbook and not just using the default install configuration
Maintain on-going learning to keep up with the fast pace of changing technologies, such as SQL Server, available client/servers, types of replications, and database design tools
Perform other duties as assigned
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net. This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
Requirements
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field.
Experience:
5-8 years demonstrable experience as a database developer with a focus on Microsoft's SQL Server platform.
Knowledge, Skill & Abilities (KSAs):
Must possess excellent interpersonal and written/oral communication skills.
The ability to interact with staff at all levels. knowledge of database development tools including Microsoft Office, Microsoft SQL Server (and subsequent tools), SQL Server Reporting Services, SQL Server Integration Services, and Visual Studio.
Strong conceptualization, analytical, and logic skills
Ability to work multiple projects, understanding of release planning and change management.
Applicants for this position will be subject to a criminal background check that includes being fingerprinted. This applies to any position with network access to Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) or access to an area where CJIS is received, maintained, or stored either manually or electronically (i.e., custodian, maintenance).
Automatic Disqualification:
Convictions, probation, or deferred adjudication for any Felony, and any Class A Misdemeanor
Convictions, probation, or deferred adjudication for a Class B Misdemeanor, if within the previous 10 years
Open arrest for any criminal offense (Felony or Misdemeanor)
Family Violence conviction
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume"will not be accepted for qualifications.
Preferences
Experience:
Three (3) years experience with Agile software development working with software developers, quality assurance, and business analysts.
Five (5) years experience with enterprise level database solutions. Experience working with public sector.
General Information
Work Schedule:
Monday Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Hybrid Schedule
May be required to work more than forty hours during the workweek and/or weekends or on-call 24 hours a day to meet special projects or deadlines
Subject to performing other duties as assigned
Location:
1111 Fannin St., Houston, Tx. 77002
Must live or plan to live in the Houston Texas metropolitan area
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
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