Microsoft SSIS Developer - Allied Consultants

Allied Consultants, Inc. is an Austin-based firm which has for 31 years been a premier provider of technical and business professionals to clients in Texas. We are currently seeking an experienced Microsoft SSIS Developer to be a key resource on a technical services team.





Allied Consultants offers its family of consultants excellent rates, a local support staff, and an attractive benefits package which includes medical insurance (Allied shares a percentage of the cost), life insurance, a matching 401(k) plan and a cafeteria plan.


Candidates selected for interview will be required to undergo criminal background checks and may be required to complete a drug screen in accordance with Federal and State Law. Offers of Employment are contingent on a successful background check


Allied Consultants is an equal opportunities employer.



Job Description


Major responsibilities include performing highly advanced (senior-level) computer programming work on the Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) platform for development, customization, configuration, and significant documentation work to move critical agency data between Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle databases. Requires thorough understanding and skill in Microsoft SSIS development and configuration management of code, and of MS SQL and Oracle databases. It also requires knowledge of and experience in designing and managing database systems, data warehouses, and ETL data interfaces. The candidate will perform many roles including but not limited to the following: review and development of documentation of the currently deployed architecture; technical analysis of proposed changes to bridges including suggestions of improvements to system performance; and providing technical review and information to other non-technical staff and vendor technical staff. Requires knowledge and background in Microsoft SSIS, MS SQL Server, and Oracle as well as awareness of the full environment technical stack of Informatica, MuleSoft, COBOL, Java, Salesforce, C# with .NET Core, Oracle, Snowflake and GoAnywhere. Requires experience in coding and integration development to include knowledge of best practices throughout the deployment cycle, as well as of working with sandbox environments. Requires proven leadership, prioritization, and analytical skills. May assign, review and/or supervise the work of others; must have the ability to address issues/concerns in a professional manner in a complex technical environment. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.


Other responsibilities may include coordination of or performing requested research and the analysis required for work proposals, software and systems modifications, and new projects. Overseeing the analysis, designs, plans, diagrams, and verifying procedures for existing and proposed applications. Provides technical advice, assistance, and recommendations in matters related to programming operations and problems, including Production issues.


Essential Job Duties



+ Development of automated ETL solutions with Microsoft SSIS and Oracle platforms.


+ Performs analysis and research of application functionality and interprets project requirements to develop technical specifications for application ETL functionality


+ Determines database requirements by analyzing business operations, applications, and programming; reviewing business objectives; and evaluating current systems.


+ Practices current development methods/techniques and establishes development standards (which include coding standards, documentation standards, and testing standards) to ensure the quality and maintainability of automated solutions.


+ Communicates and/or collaborates with business area stakeholders to coordinate development efforts in support of business needs.


+ Leads the development and maintenance of documentation and ensures that the content of documentation is well organized, complete, and appropriate to the audience.


+ Ensures project schedules are met, and/or re-negotiated, and approved prior to target dates.


+ Communicates progress and issues affecting work assignments to management and/or Project Manager as soon as possible.


+ Follows established change management code migration processes.


+ Mentors junior level staff in the development, testing, and deployment of new and/or modified solutions.


+ Collaborates with other staff in the development, testing, and deployment of new and/or modified solutions.


+ Familiar with design best practices of data warehouse and application databases.


+ Reviews all application database change requests to determine any (downstream) effect on warehouse ETLs.


+ Consults the Data Dictionary for any dependencies and additional information that the data admin request may require.


+ Assist with the review of database performance and suggest alternative ways to resolve any performance issues


+ Creation of technical documentation for process and interface documentation is a key element of this role, as the Team is working on release two of a minimum four release effort.


+ Ability to review the work of others, troubleshoot, and provide feedback and guidance to meet tight deliverable deadlines is required.


+ Ability to promote the code from development environments to production.


+ Familiarity with GitHub or equivalent version control systems.


+ Extensive experience with Oil & Gas systems


+ Experience working with state agencies


+ Perform related work as assigned.






Minimum Requirements:

Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.




Years


Required/Preferred


Experience




6


Required


Experience working in a medium to large information technology environment to include ever-increasing responsibility for development, design, and/or deployment actions.




5


Required


Skill with Microsoft Office tools, particularly with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and SharePoint




3


Required


Knowledge and skill using Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)




3


Required


Knowledge and skill using Microsoft Azure DevOps and Git required, with emphasis on deployment, version control and project tracking




2


Required


Knowledge and at least 2 years of experience with Oracle databases with some of that experience being Oracle version 12c




2


Required


Knowledge and skill using Microsoft SQLServer




2


Required


Knowledge and skill using Microsoft Azure Cloud database services




2


Required


Knowledge of database object migration/validation tools




2


Required


Knowledge and understanding of ETL development, monitoring, batch and/or data processing in an automated scheduled environment




2


Required


Knowledge of database structures and theories




2


Required


Knowledge of enterprise information management processes and methodologies, relational database management systems, and metadata management




2


Required


Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations (PII) relevant to data management and data governance




2


Required


General knowledge of technology across all network layers and computer platforms




2


Required


Knowledge and experience with the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and project plan understanding




2


Required


Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present and communicate complex technical information clearly and concisely, both orally and written, to diverse audiences which includes coworkers, IT mgt, project team members




2


Required


Experience in working in fast-paced and ever-changing environments; achieving project’s deliverables and deadlines; exercising sound judgment in making critical decisions; analyzing complex information and developing plans to address identified issues.




1


Required


Skill in interpersonal relationships, including the ability to work with people under pressure, negotiate among multiple parties, resolve conflicts, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with various levels of personnel.




5


Preferred


ETL development and data warehouse monitoring




5


Preferred


Development using Oracle or Microsoft SQL Server, SQL, systems analysis, systems design, other relevant information technology experience




5


Preferred


Development experience using Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)




5


Preferred


Development experience using Microsoft Azure Cloud databases




5


Preferred


Experience utilizing Microsoft Azure DevOps and Git




4


Preferred


Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in data processing, computer science, business administration, or a related field.




2


Preferred


General knowledge of Informatica or similar ETL tool.




2


Preferred


Knowledge of master data, metadata, reference data, data warehousing, and business intelligence principles and process, including technical architecture




2


Preferred


Experience in data focused projects, like moving from Legacy to newer systems.






ID: 2023-6105

Response Deadline: 6/6/2023

Duration (Hours): 320

Visa Restrictions: Authorized to work in the US

External Company URL: http://alliedconsultants.com

Street: William B. Travis Building