SQL Developer/Data Architect

Job Description

Don’t just dream about What’s Next – build it!

Nexient specializes in bringing a “Product Mindset” to our work, using small, nimble teams, Agile thinking and other techniques from product development to build great custom software people love to use.

And as America’s leading 100% US, 100% Agile software services partner, we’re building it here instead of sending tech jobs offshore.

People are noticing.

Our clients include some of America’s favorite brands in retail, healthcare, financial services and more – but also some very cool product companies you may not have heard of yet. We’re recognized as a Gartner Cool Vendor, HfS Hot Vendor and the only 100% US tech company in the World’s Top 100 Outsourcers. You might have read about us in The New York Times .

Nexient combines:

• Silicon Valley innovation (through our Bay Area innovation hub, and network of startups and emerging technology partners)
• Scalable, Midwest delivery (with 65+ Agile teams in high talent cities like Ann Arbor, Michigan)
• Onsite collaboration (with product managers and other key roles working face-to-face with client teams around the country)

Nexient is looking for an experienced SQL Developer/Data Architect to join our team at our Ann Arbor, MI location

Come build with us!

Role & Responsibilities

• Provides analysis, design and development services using the Microsoft SQL Server Technologies (e.g. Analysis Services, Reporting Services, and Integration Services).
• Displays extensive knowledge of Relational Database Management Systems, especially Microsoft SQL Server.
• Translates client requirements into written form and transforms them into specifications/data models that can be utilized in corporate reports as well as end user self-service reporting.
• Creates and implements data models using standard development practices and data warehouse architecture methodologies.
• Performs data analysis and modifies or recommends changes in the database to enhance reporting performance and usability.
• Provides recommendations according to industry best practices and enforces naming conventions for database objects.
• Presents development activities in regular code review and provides feedback to peers.
• Participates in production support activities as needed, including being part of regular on-call rotation

Requirements:

• 8+ years of in-depth Microsoft SQL development experience.
• 8+ years of experience maintaining Microsoft SQL environment up to current version (at least SQL/Server 2016/2017) knowledge
• Programming experience primarily around C# and ASP.NET, including ASP.NET MVC, Lambda expressions , up to current version of the .net framework ( at least Core 2.0 and C# 7, at least Visual Studio 2017)
• Strong experience in Design Patterns, Multi-threading, OOAD Experience in Dynamic programming
• Experience implementing Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) Experience in MS Desktop technologies and in C#, WPF, MVVM, XAML, UX Design, LINQ,
• Strong experience implementing SOAP or REST services
• 5+ years of Enterprise Data Warehouse ETL Development using SSIS. ( with SQL/Server 2016)
• Extensive knowledge of T-SQL, Stored Procedure, SSIS, and data warehouse methodologies
• Experience working in a fast paced Agile (Scrum/Kanban) environment
• Effective communication skills, written, verbal and interpersonal.
• Proficient time management, organizational skills and ability to meet established deadlines.
• Must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, all essential functions of the job.
• Excellent customer service and follow-up skills with both internal and external customers.
• Capable of working with frequent interruptions and changing priorities.
• Capable of working independently without close supervision Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to write solid documentation and create data models that support development
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline. Master's is preferred.

Benefits & Perks:

• Company sponsored health, dental, vision insurance and flexible spending account (FSA) for employees and their families including domestic partners
• Paid Vacation Time and company holidays
• 401K plan
• Lunch & Learn
• Passionate, collaborative and awesome co-workers
• World class training and career mentorship

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