Contract SQL Server / SSIS Developer (Hands-On)

Overview

We are seeking a hands-on Contract SQL Server / SSIS Developer to support and enhance business-critical data pipelines and batch processing systems. This is an individual contributor role with immediate delivery expectations, requiring a self-driven professional who can quickly understand existing systems, troubleshoot issues, and deliver reliable solutions in a fast-paced production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and maintain SQL Server-based batch processing solutions using SSIS packages.
• Design, build, and support ETL workflows and data movement pipelines.
• Create and optimize complex SQL queries and stored procedures for performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Monitor and support scheduled batch jobs, ensuring timely execution and quick resolution of failures.
• Perform root cause analysis on data discrepancies, job failures, and performance issues.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues related to batch processing and data pipelines.
• Document SSIS packages, batch processes, data flows, and operational procedures.
• Collaborate closely with QA teams, production support, and full-time engineering staff to ensure seamless delivery and system stability.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of batch processing frameworks and data pipeline reliability.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in software development or data engineering.
• Strong hands-on experience developing and supporting SSIS (SQL Server Integration Services) packages.
• Deep expertise in SQL Server, including:
  
  
  
  • Writing complex SQL queries
  • Developing and maintaining stored procedures
  • Performance tuning and query optimization
  
  
  
  
• Proven experience building, maintaining, and supporting SQL-based batch jobs.
• Working knowledge of .NET / C# in backend systems or batch processing workflows.
• Experience supporting scheduled and automated jobs in production environments.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills, particularly for batch failures and data integrity issues.
• Ability to work independently and deliver under tight timelines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with enterprise job schedulers such as SQL Server Agent, Control-M, or AutoSys.
• Familiarity with production support processes and incident management.
• Experience working in high-availability or business-critical data environments.

Work Environment & Expectations

• Individual contributor role with minimal supervision.
• Fast-paced environment with immediate impact and delivery expectations.
• High ownership of assigned systems and responsibilities.
• Strong emphasis on reliability, performance, and operational excellence.

This role is ideal for a developer who thrives in hands-on environments, enjoys solving complex data and batch processing challenges, and can quickly contribute to mission-critical systems.

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