Friday, November 09, 2007

Database Developer in New York, NY

Friday, November 09, 2007
The company is seeking a motivated programmer to join a Scrum team that is implementing a high-performance, highly-scalable web application. This person should enjoy working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, be willing to assume responsibility for tasks from start until completion, and have a track record of focusing on high quality. This position affords the opportunity to work with modern techniques and the latest Microsoft SQL Server and Data Warehousing technologies.

Responsibilities:

-As a member of the team, participate in all Scrum meetings, including planning, daily status, and review.

-Define, commit to and complete the database work necessary to achieve sprint goals.

-Apply development skills to complete tasks. Work will include design, coding of automated unit tests, development of T-SQL, integration testing and other work that may be necessary to help the team achieve each sprint goal.

-Interact with business units, project managers, engineering managers, and leads to determine reporting needs.

-Create custom reports on an ad hoc basis.

-Diagnose and solve problems based on changing user requirements.

-Pitch in where and when necessary to help the team achieve its goals. This may require collaboration with others on design, development, testing, documentation and/or production support tasks.

-Adhere to team and department practices and guidelines.

-Constant communication and collaboration with other team members.

-Provide strong input to the Software Architect and the Database/Warehouse architect for design of the system.

Skills and Qualifications:

The following are the minimum requirements for consideration:

-Excellent command on SQL language.

-Verifiable experience with SQL 2000/ SQL Server 2005.

-Experience with DTS/SSIS.

-Ability to meet deadlines in a fast- paced, constantly changing work environment.

-History of creative problem solving.

-A continuous learner, always finding and sharing new knowledge.

-A major fascination with detail and exactitude.

-Strong commitment to quality.

To enhance your candidacy, you should also have:

-SQL Server Reporting Services.

-SQL Server Analysis Services.

-MySQL.

-Oracle.

-Some ETL experience.

-Basic HTML/DHTML and JavaScript.

-Experience as a team member for multiple iterations on an Agile project. Experience with Extreme Programming or Scrum preferred.
Experience: Salary: DOE

Please forward your resume to Neisa at

Thank you.

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