Ardmore Roderick - Chicago, IL

posted 5 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Chicago, IL
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Ardmore Roderick is seeking a Database Developer with a focus on Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to join our team in Chicago, IL. As a full-service civil engineering firm, we are dedicated to providing innovative infrastructure design, construction services, and program management to various agencies. Our mission is to advance the design and construction of critical infrastructure to improve communities. The Database Developer will play a crucial role in the DWMPMO, which provides program management, engineering, and IT implementation services for the Chicago Department of Water Management and other city departments. This position will primarily involve the design and development of enterprise-wide database systems, particularly GIS Enterprise Geodatabases, utilizing the Microsoft SQL Server platform and Esri's ArcGIS Enterprise platform. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying innovative approaches and solutions in a rapid application development environment. This role requires high-quality support for production, test, and development environments, including the implementation, management, monitoring, and maintenance of multiple database servers and databases. The position is hybrid, requiring at least three days per week in the Chicago Jardine Water Plant Office. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in database design and development, particularly in GIS, and will work closely with stakeholders and the GIS team to ensure data quality and integrity while addressing technical database issues and requirements. In addition to technical skills, the Database Developer will participate in all stages of the development life cycle, from concept planning to delivery and documentation. The role also includes mentoring the GIS team on database skill sets and developing technical and training manuals. Ardmore Roderick values diversity and inclusion, and we encourage all qualified applicants to apply, even if they do not meet all the job requirements. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, along with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Responsibilities

  • Design stable, reliable, and effective database objects and procedures based on customer requirements.
  • Translate technical database issues, requirements, limitations, and parameters for management and staff, and understand business work processes and business impact.
  • Work alongside GIS team to understand spatial data and Esri's Enterprise Geodatabase design.
  • Monitor GIS database and system performance, address possible issues and ensure the continuous delivery of high-quality information to the client.
  • Ensure data quality and integrity in database development techniques.
  • Provide data management support to GIS team.
  • Participate in all stages of the development life cycle, from concept planning to build, testing, delivery debugging, and documentation.
  • Work closely with stakeholders and other developers to dynamically link the backend databases to the web interfaces.
  • Write, debug, and unit test complex stored procedures and triggers.
  • Review, develop, and design data models using standard diagramming techniques, in conjunction with application development teams.
  • Create logical data models and translate into physical database structures that integrate with existing or proposed database structures.
  • Gather user requirements and identify new features.
  • Develop technical and training manuals.
  • Mentor GIS team on database skill sets.

Requirements

  • Experience with SQL Server 2014/2016 and SQL Management Studio (SSMS).
  • Experience with Esri's ArcGIS Desktop and Esri's ArcGIS Enterprise.
  • Experience with Python script development using arcpy, pandas, and other geospatial data modules is a bonus.
  • Experience with Visual Studio solution deployment utilizing Team Explorer / Team Foundation Server (TFS) is a bonus.
  • Aptitude to work on multiple assignments simultaneously, including working under pressure to meet project and task deadlines.
  • Ability to write complex queries for ad-hoc requests and data analysis, developing stored procedures, triggers, and functions across varied platforms with PL-SQL and T-SQL.
  • Understanding of troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, application design, solution development, human factors/usability design, and implementation of medium-sized projects.
  • Ability to effectively troubleshoot system problems by identifying and implementing software or process changes that allow business applications to operate with minimal risk.
  • Problem-solving skills combined with analytical skills to analyze data, perform research, and diagnose and solve problems.
  • Capability to work independently and as part of cross-functional teams, including with analysts and subject matter experts.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience with Python script development using arcpy, pandas, and other geospatial data modules.
  • Experience with Visual Studio solution deployment utilizing Team Explorer / Team Foundation Server (TFS).

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401k match
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Health savings account
  • Paid holidays
  • PTO
  • Paid maternity leave
  • Employee assistance program
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