Responsibilities:
Maintains, modifies, and creates database structures with little or no supervision. Designs, codes, tests, and implements databases and database objects by applying knowledge of established database design standards and database management systems. Designs and codes database parameters and routines. Follow approved SDLC and project management methodology. Assists in research and implementation of new productivity software and techniques. Develops strategies for data acquisitions, archive recovery, and implementation of a database. Develops standards and guidelines for the database management system and supporting software. Demonstrates understanding of advanced DBMS concepts/vocabulary. Demonstrates problem-solving skills. Comprehends instructions and completes tasks as directed. Meets predetermined deadlines set for assigned tasks. Serves as a technical resource to others. Reviews and gives advice concerning database use patterns used in application programs. Maintains a competent level of technical knowledge about database management systems, programming fundamentals, programming languages, and structured techniques. Demonstrates the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously. Performs project tasks to ensure that associated deliverables are completed in a timely manner. Participates in on-call responsibilities and assists or performs problem solving. Evaluates alternatives and recommends solutions in on-call situations. Coordinates disaster recovery activities and participates in the design of emergency procedures. Creates documentation in accordance with tasks performed. Ensures written communication is accurate, timely and thorough. Adheres to accepted standards and procedures. Serves as a mentor/trainer for Database Developer I or II.

Required Skills:
Four year college degree and 4 or more years professional experience OR 6 or more years professional experience is required. Strong written and oral communications skills.  Experience maintaining and developing for a high availability and/or high volume MS SQL Server implementation. Experience with using, writing, and debugging complex stored procedures.  Experience in performance tuning and supporting application debugging. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to translate business requirements into a technical architecture using common business tool sets. Ability to manage multiple priorities, operate and perform with little or no supervision and strong attention to detail.

Preferred Skills:

Experience in OO development, .NET, SOA, C#, VB.NET, XML.  Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.