Applications Developer

Inserso Corporation - Norfolk, VA

Full-time

Norfolk, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Inserso is seeking an Applications Developer to support the USCG FORCECOM customer in Norfolk, VA. The role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining databases, providing development support for Microsoft SQL and Access, and assisting with database migrations. The developer will also manage production databases, troubleshoot technical issues, and support SharePoint administration.

Responsibilities

• Designs, implements, and maintains databases with respect to access methods, access time, device allocation, validation checks, organization, protection and security, documentation, and statistical methods
• Applies knowledge and experience with database technologies, development methodologies, and front-end (e.g., Access)/back-end programming languages (e.g., SQL)
• Provide day-to-day Microsoft SQL and Microsoft Access development support services
• Assist with the migration of older non-supported database versions to currently supported versions
• Defining and maintaining an organized file structure and assigning user access rights
• Track and document all problems along with providing recommendations and resolution methods for USCG review
• Provide live/production database and application administration, support and management for approved databases and applications
• Provide troubleshooting and resolution of mainly technical errors/failures
• Download reports and/or run ODBC queries from external databases; and import these into the internal database
• Design Excel-based reports via external data sources; and assist in the design of BI data cubes
• Assist in the administration of related FORCECOM SharePoint sites, lists and libraries
• Monitor the host database server/files to ensure maximum performance and availability for users
• Produce documentation and reports using Microsoft Office technology as requested by the government

Requirements

• At least 5-7 years of database engineering and application development experience centered around Microsoft SQL and Microsoft Access
• Proficient with Microsoft SQL Server and the concept of relational databases
• Basic Oracle DBA experience is a plus
• Familiarity with MS Excel 'external data' reporting capabilities, especially working with pivot-tables
• Basic SharePoint familiarity, especially on designing/configuring lists and libraries
• Willing to learn InfoPath Designer if required for future projects
• Proficient in all Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in a rapid paced, time sensitive, high-quality environment
• Good technical writing, presentation, and documentation skills
• Excellent team and collaboration skills
• Attention to detail and follow-through
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to perform requirements gathering and interpretation of client needs

Nice-to-haves

• Basic Oracle DBA experience
• Familiarity with BI data cubes (Cognos preferred)

Benefits

• Eligible for Inserso benefits