Job Title: SQL Database and Business Intelligence Developer II
Department: Information Technology
Reports To: Senior SQL Database and Business Intelligence Developer
FLSA: Exempt
Status: Full-Time
Grade: 12
POSITION DESCRIPTION AND SCOPE
The SQL Database and Business Intelligence Developer II is responsible for the development, testing, implementation and support of Microsoft SQL-based relational databases. The databases are used to collect and analyze data gathered through the Authority’s custom web applications that are both internal and client-facing. This position is also responsible for developing and supporting data sets and visualizations utilizing various business intelligence and reporting platforms. This position will ensure the database is well maintained, scalable and available to all users. This position will also administer the database systems through security, backup and recovery, tuning, automation and disaster recovery planning and testing for MSBA database environments. Working with the IT team, the SQL Database and Business Intelligence Developer II will participate in the full development life cycle to meet the objectives of the MSBA.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and implement changes and enhancements to SQL Databases as required
- Maintain and develop OLAP reporting data schemas and provide support for BI visualizations and dashboards as assigned, using various BI reporting platforms including, but not limited to, Tableau and Power BI
- Develop an understanding of MSBA business processes and workflows to align database architecture with such processes and workflows.
- Maintain and implement database objects, including tables, views, keys, indexes, constraints, defined types, functions, stored procedures, etc.
- Code stored procedures of high complexity to meet product requirements
- Work to implement and maintain SSRS reports ensuring they are of the highest data and visual quality
- Support business and client users of the web application through “back-end” database problem solving and troubleshooting of various issues as they arise
- Maintain and manage database schemas, SQL agent jobs and user’s roles with proper permissions.
- Troubleshoot database performance issues to ensure optimizations in system designs.
- Manage code migration to various environments according to software development life cycle.
- Maintain and write comprehensive documentation, including database dependencies, database inventory, basic database troubleshooting, and daily database operations documents.
- Support the operational strategies and priorities of the Authority.
- Able to independently work with internal stakeholders to identify, gather business requirements, propose analytical report solutions and implement the proposed solutions.
- Troubleshoot and resolve outages from existing applications.
- Maintain quality service through IT policies and standards.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Required Knowledge and Skills
- Four-year degree in technical discipline and 5+ years of relevant professional experience in SQL database development and BI reporting
- Strong SQL Server 2016(and above) and BI reporting tools such as Tableau and Power BI in a large-scale production environment
- Highly experienced in SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) and SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)
- Strong knowledge of relational and dimensional data modeling
- Highly experienced in writing and optimizing database scripts, SQL stored procedures, functions and other SQL database objects that assist in the implementation and maintenance of business logic and data flows through MSBA data and application infrastructure.
- Experience analyzing and driving reporting requirements to design and implement complex static and dynamic BI reporting and ad-hoc query reports.
- Experience in code migration, database change management and data management through the various stages of the development lifecycle
- Thorough understanding with hands-on skills of MS SQL Server 2016 (and above) and SSRS Server installation and configurations. Understanding of MS SQL Server 2016 security, performance monitoring and optimization techniques
- Work with our team members and in-house QA to resolve bugs and issues.
- Follow proper application, operations, standards, policies and procedures. Ensure that the integrity and consistency of company databases is maintained
- Experience with versioning control environments including Azure DevOps and/or GIT
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Excellent analytical, technical, problem solving and project management skills with ability to coordinate complex projects with competing priorities and deadlines
- Professional interpersonal style; ability to work and build trust with a diverse range of people
- Ability to work in an Agile environment.
- Ability to work creatively, learn quickly and solve complex problems in high-pressure situations
- Exhibit a professional ‘can-do’ attitude and flexible work style approach
- Ability and willingness to proactively research and/or resolve issues
Preferred Knowledge and Skills
- Relevant Microsoft Certifications
- Masters in technical discipline
- Experience in Database Design and administration.
- Experience with cloud-based solutions
- Experience with VB.Net, ASP.Net and C#
- Experience with network/storage architecture
Skills Required
- Four-year degree in a technical discipline and 5+ years relevant professional experience
- Strong Microsoft SQL Server 2016 (and above) experience
- Proficiency in T-SQL, writing and optimizing stored procedures, functions and SQL scripts
- Highly experienced in SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)
- Highly experienced in SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and SSRS Server configuration
- Experience maintaining and developing OLAP reporting data schemas
- Experience supporting BI visualizations and dashboards using Tableau and Power BI
- Strong knowledge of relational and dimensional data modeling
- Experience troubleshooting database performance and implementing optimization techniques
- Experience with code migration, database change management and development lifecycle deployments
- Hands-on skills with SQL Server security, backup/recovery, performance monitoring and tuning
- Experience with version control environments such as Azure DevOps and/or GIT
- Ability to gather business requirements, design analytical/reporting solutions and implement them
- Strong communication, analytical, problem solving and project management skills; ability to work independently and on a team
- Ability to work in an Agile environment and follow IT policies, standards and procedures
- Maintain and manage database schemas, SQL Agent jobs and user roles/permissions
- Microsoft Certifications
- Master's degree in a technical discipline
- Experience in database design and administration (preferred)
- Experience with cloud-based solutions
- Experience with VB.Net, ASP.Net and C#
- Experience with network/storage architecture
What We Do
The Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) is a quasi-independent Massachusetts government authority that reforms and funds capital improvements in public schools. It partners with municipalities and school districts to plan and construct affordable, sustainable, energy-efficient, educationally appropriate, and cost-effective facilities. Through dedicated sales-tax revenue and grant programs, MSBA reimburses communities and manages a statewide pipeline of school construction and repair projects.
