Principal Database Developer

$166,400 - $166,400/Yr

Business Centric Technology - Carrollton, TX

Full-time - Principal

Carrollton, TX

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

BCT is seeking a Principal Database Developer to design, develop, and maintain efficient database solutions for its client's web services SAAS platform. This role is primarily remote, with a requirement to be onsite in Carrollton for one day each month. It is a contract-to-hire position with a competitive hourly rate based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Optimize database performance by analyzing query execution plans, indexing strategies, and database configurations.
• Conduct thorough testing and troubleshooting of database systems to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and issues.
• Collaborate with software developers and stakeholders to integrate database systems with applications, ensuring seamless functionality.
• Define and enforce database development standards, best practices, and coding conventions.
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure high-quality and maintainable code.
• Perform database performance tuning, capacity planning, and disaster recovery planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field with a minimum of 5 years of experience; or equivalent experience with a minimum of 10 years related work experience.
• Expertise in database design, data modeling, and database architecture.
• Experience in query optimization, performance tuning, and indexing strategies.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong understanding of database security, data integrity, and disaster recovery.
• Proactive and adaptable mindset with a passion for continuous learning and staying abreast of industry trends.
• Eager to learn new technologies and capable of looking for pragmatic solutions to problems.

Benefits

• BCT pays 60% of medical insurance for employees
• $50k paid life insurance policy
• Home, Auto & Pet Insurance along with Legal & Identity Theft
• Dental & Vision insurance
• 401K match
• Short & long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Annual Anniversary Bonuses
• Referral bonuses ranging from $500 to $2,000