Position Overview:
The Database Developer supports Harris County Universal Services database solutions. As part of an Agile software team this position designs, updates, and supports database solutions in collaboration with software developers, quality assurance, and business analysts to meet customer requirements.
Job Duties:
Design, update, and support databases, schema, stored procedures, views, and triggers
Create and run ad-hoc SQL queries as needed
Create and maintain reports (SQL Server Reporting Services) as needed
Create and maintain data transformations (SQL Server Integration Services)
Monitor ticket queue for incoming teamwork and ensure work is completed based on priority
Manage database users and maintain system security
Understand and monitor application performance impacts related to databases
Monitor and optimize the performance of the database
Ensure that new SQL Server databases are configured to the Application specific standard/specs defined in the Runbook and not just using the default install configuration
Maintain on-going learning to keep up with the fast pace of changing technologies, such as SQL Server, available client/servers, types of replications, and database design tools
Perform other duties as assigned
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
Education:
Experience:
Knowledge, Skill & Abilities (KSAs):
Must possess excellent interpersonal and written/oral communication skills.
The ability to interact with staff at all levels. knowledge of database development tools including Microsoft Office, Microsoft SQL Server (and subsequent tools), SQL Server Reporting Services, SQL Server Integration Services, and Visual Studio.
Strong conceptualization, analytical, and logic skills
Ability to work multiple projects, understanding of release planning and change management.
Applicants for this position will be subject to a criminal background check that includes being fingerprinted. This applies to any position with network access to Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) or access to an area where CJIS is received, maintained, or stored either manually or electronically (i.e., custodian, maintenance).
Automatic Disqualification:
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Convictions, probation, or deferred adjudication for any Felony, and any Class A Misdemeanor
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Convictions, probation, or deferred adjudication for a Class B Misdemeanor, if within the previous 10 years
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Open arrest for any criminal offense (Felony or Misdemeanor)
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Family Violence conviction
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.