BCT is in search of a Principal Database Developer to design, develop, and maintain efficient database solutions for our client's web services SAAS platform. This is a mostly remote, one-year, contract-to-hire position requiring a day per month onsite in Carrollton.
CONTRACT HOUR RATE: Up to $80/hr. depending on the candidates experience, etc.
WHAT CAN BCT OFFER YOU:
BCT pays 60% of medical insurance for employees
$50k paid life insurance policy
Home, Auto & Pet Insurance along with Legal & Identity Theft
Dental & Vision, 401K match, and short & long-term disability insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Exceptional company values and culture with annual Anniversary Bonuses
Referral bonuses ranging from $500 to $2,000
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Optimize database performance by analyzing query execution plans, indexing strategies, and database configurations.
Conduct thorough testing and troubleshooting of database systems to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and issues.
Collaborate with software developers and stakeholders to integrate database systems with applications, ensuring seamless functionality.
Define and enforce database development standards, best practices, and coding conventions.
Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure high-quality and maintainable code.
Perform database performance tuning, capacity planning, and disaster recovery planning.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field with a minimum of 5 years of experience; or equivalent experience with a minimum of 10 years related work experience.
Expertise in database design, data modeling and database architecture.
Experience in query optimization, performance tuning, and indexing strategies.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
Exceptional communication and collaboration skills.
Strong understanding of database security, data integrity, and disaster recovery.
Proactive and adaptable mindset with a passion for continuous learning and staying abreast of industry trends.
Eager to learn new technologies and capable of looking for pragmatic solutions to problems.