SQL Developer

Who We’re Looking For (Position Overview)

Spry Methods is seeking a SQL Developer to support a strategic laboratory program for our DOJ FBI customer. The ideal candidate has experience with strong Microsoft SQL Server database administration skills.

What Your Day-To-Day Looks Like (Position Responsibilities)

• Design, develop, optimize, and maintain complex T-SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, views, and database scripts to support enterprise applications and reporting requirements.
• Monitor and tune database performance through query optimization, indexing strategies, and execution plan analysis.
• Develop, manage, and continuously improve index management and statistics optimization.
• Develop, design, and support Power BI datasets, ensuring efficient integration with SQL queries, views, and underlying data models.
• Develop and optimize Power BI DAX expressions for advanced reporting and analytics.
• Experienced with design and implementation of complex data structure types and integrations across multiple organizational units
• Experience with mapping and creating entity relationship diagrams
• Ensure database performance through proactive query optimization.

What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Requirements)

• U.S. Citizenship with an active Top Secret clearance.
• 6+ years of relevant experience (or equivalent combination of certifications and experience).
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or additional experience in lieu of degree).
• Strong expertise in T-SQL development, performance tuning, and query optimization.
• Solid understanding of database architecture, design principles, and normalization.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex T-SQL performance problems.
• Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Ideally, You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience supporting federal, law enforcement, or scientific organizations.
• Experience migrating on-premises databases to AWS or other cloud platforms.
• Experience assessing and documenting client environments, infrastructure, and operational processes.
• Background in data warehousing, analytics platforms, and reporting solutio