Senior SQL Developer (W2 only) - Sharp Decisions

A client of Sharp Decisions Inc. is looking for a Senior SQL Developer to be based in Torrence, CA. This position is HYBRID ( 2- 3 days a week onsite). The contract duration is 12 months with possible extension. *W2 only.

Daily Tasks Performed:

As a SQL Developer, this person will perform the following tasks, but not limited to:

1. Application Development and Production Support for multiple large projects

2. Research and resolve production issues, troubleshooting of Mid-Tier MS SQLServer online and batch issues

3. Evaluate the daily and monthly batch process to improve performance and shorten the critical path window

4. Perform Impact Analysis across multiple platforms and applications

5. Deliver complete documentation for estimates, design and development

6. On-call for production support during off-office hours (night and weekend).

What will this person be working on:

1. Codes and performs unit and integration testing of software to ensure proper and efficient execution and adherence to business and technical requirements

2. Codes, tests, and debugs new software or makes enhancements to existing software

3. Writes programs according to specifications from higher level staff or business analysts

4. Develops technical documentation

5. Resolves in a timely manner problems that arise with existing production applications to ensure the efficient and proper functioning of application components

6. Collaborates with technical staff to learn and understand software problems

7. Generates a variety of complex and periodic reports and/or data through database management, data administration and data extraction techniques

8. Provides general system users and management with system analysis and feedback

9. Influences system design by identifying and recommending design and requirements needs for software enhancements

10. Mentors and coaches less experienced staff

11. Maximizes the efficiency of the various software systems by implementing, monitoring, testing and auditing new software programs

12. Analyzes and resolves computer related problems by coordinating with inhouse personnel to diagnose and fix operational difficulty, as well as consulting, advising and training on specialized features and functions

13. Follows established configuration/change control processes

Position Success Criteria:

Must have strong experience using SQL technologies (stored procedure, views, DTS package, etc.)
Experience in Automotive Finance industry preferred
Business knowledge of financial services, Understanding of financial services automotive lending, Customer Service, Payment Processing, Taxes, End of Term and Extension processes, Collections, Delinquency Tracking, Repossession, Charge Off, Recovery, Bankruptcy, and Accounting.
Familiarity with test practices and deliverables for unit testing
Interpersonal style that fits the Company culture
Knowledge of Salesforce Service & Marketing cloud platform is preferred
Experience in working in Agile and Waterfall methodologies orm Impact Analysis across multiple platforms and applications
Deliver complete documentation for estimates, design and development
On-call for production support during off-office hours (night and weekend). What will this person be working on = 1. Codes and performs unit and integration testing of software to ensure proper and efficient execution and adherence to business and technical requirements
Codes, tests, and debugs new software or makes enhancements to existing software
Writes programs according to specifications from higher level staff or business analysts
Develops technical documentation
Resolves in a timely manner problems that arise with existing production applications to ensure the efficient and proper functioning of application components
Collaborates with technical staff to learn and understand software problems
Generates a variety of complex and periodic reports and/or data through database management, data administration and data extraction techniques
Provides general system users and management with system analysis and feedback
Influences system design by identifying and recommending design and requirements needs for software enhancements
Mentors and coaches less experienced staff
Maximizes the efficiency of the various software systems by implementing, monitoring, testing and auditing new software programs
Analyzes and resolves computer related problems by coordinating with inhouse personnel to diagnose and fix operational difficulty, as well as consulting, advising and training on specialized features and functions
Follows established configuration/change control processes Position Success Criteria (Desired) - 'WANTS' = 1. Must have strong experience using SQL technologies (stored procedure, views, DTS package, etc.)
Experience in Automotive Finance industry preferred
Business knowledge of financial services, Understanding of financial services automotive lending, Customer Service, Payment Processing, Taxes, End of Term and Extension processes, Collections, Delinquency Tracking, Repossession, Charge Off, Recovery, Bankruptcy, and Accounting.
Familiarity with test practices and deliverables for unit testing
Interpersonal style that fits the Company culture
Knowledge of Salesforce Service & Marketing cloud platform is preferred
Experience in working in Agile and Waterfall methodologies.