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Virtual Sequel Developer

We are searching for a highly motivated SQL Server Database Developer. This individual will play an integral role on their development team as well being occasionally being asked to provide database administrative support as needed. Candidate should be comfortable dealing with complicated and non-standard issues for which standard support is not available. Periodic on-call/off-hours duties are part of this position. Ability to work under pressure and deliver on deadline is a must.

The individual is expected to take an initiative, when required, and to proactively address issues based on the experience and established standards. The individual will be participating in design consultations throughout the organization for various clients and should be able to clearly articulate and substantiate given recommendations. The individual will work as an integral member of a team, under the direction of the Database Lead and Project Manager, is expected to work alongside fellow DBAs and developers and to help others on an as needed basis as well as to ask for help when appropriate.

Job Qualifications

3 to 5 Years experience as a SQL Server Database Lead Developer or Administrator.

3 + years working as a SQL developer as part of a team.

2 + years experience with high availability (MS Cluster Service)

Must exhibit adequate knowledge of solving contention problems.

Demonstrated expertise in performance tuning including both query and server optimization.

Must exhibit expert skills in efficient T-SQL coding techniques

Understanding of multi-tier architectures from a conceptual level

Desired Skills

Experience with DTS, SSIS , specifically ETL

Experience with Transactional Replication

Experience with Log Shipping

Experience monitoring and analyzing SQL Server production metrics

Experience installing, configuring and maintaining SQL Server

Nice to Have Skills

SQL Server Reporting Services

SQL Server Analysis Services

J2EE development for web based applications

Struts

Hibernate or comparable ORM tool

Spring Framework or comparable middleware tool

UML

Basic Windows network knowledge

Broad understanding of current information technologies

24 x 7, on call support experience

Employer Posted:Friday, May 09, 2008