Years of Experience 12 - 14 years of experience in the field
Job Description: Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, independently performs a variety of complicated tasks, a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
Roles and Responsibilities :
SQL & PL/SQL Development
- Provide advanced SQL and PL/SQL coding expertise, including writing and optimizing functions, procedures, and packages.
- Review, analyze, and test code written by others to ensure performance, scalability, and adherence to best practices.
- Support application developers with SQL design and data access strategies.
Database Architecture & Design
- Collaborate with the Information Technology Solutions Architect to design robust database solutions that support enterprise applications and system interfaces across diverse platforms.
- Lead the development and enforcement of database policies, procedures, and standards related to stored procedures, packages, and functions.
- Plan and design database hosting architecture in alignment with State standards, strategic direction, and business requirements.
- Provide technical leadership in the design and management of physical database structures to ensure optimal performance and scalability.
Database Administration & Maintenance
- Install, configure, and maintain SQL Server instances across development, test, and production environments.
- Perform regular backups, restores, and recovery testing to ensure data integrity and availability.
- Monitor and maintain database performance, availability, and security using tools such as SSMS, SQL Server Agent, and third-party monitoring solutions (e.g., SolarWinds, Redgate, Idera).
- Manage indexes, partitions, statistics, and schema parameters to support peak performance.
- Apply patches, updates, and version upgrades as needed.
Required/Must Have:
- SQL: 10 Years
- PowerShell: 6 Years
- Azure DevOps: 6 Years
- Scrum: 6 Years
Minimum years' experience required: 12
Interviews: Microsoft Teams with camera on (2nd round
Contract Duration: 12 months (extension possible)
Position location: Hybrid Two days per week on site (Wednesday and Thursday)
EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
