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About Us At Radiant Digital, we empower organizations worldwide with innovative IT and consulting solutions that drive efficiency, agility, and impact. From federal agencies like NASA and the USDA to leaders in telecom, healthcare, and energy, we help transform challenges into opportunities through technology. Position Details Title: Senior SQL Developer / Tester Duration: 6+ Months Location: Richmond, VA This is a Hybrid role. Local candidates are strongly advised. The Investment Decision Support (IDS) team are the primary data stewards for the Investments Department. IDS connects data to investment analysis by overseeing all aspects of the data management life cycle. They work closely with investment programs to understand their business data and decision support requirements, develop tools to extract valuable and timely information, and continuously improve processes and systems to ensure high levels of data integrity and availability. The IDS team is seeking seasoned SQL development and testing expertise to successfully assist with ongoing business initiatives. Scope: The Investment Decision Support team is seeking an experienced SQL Developer/Tester with strong database, programming, and analytical skills to actively participate in the following scope of work: Assist with overall SQL Support (development, performance tuning, testing, documentation) related to quarterly projects and other efforts as needed. Activities may include: * Development - SQL Development support to include creation of stored procedures or underlying queries. * Provide support in the design, development, and implementation of ETL packages with SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS). * Performance Tuning - Review existing SQL Queries, Execution Plans, etc. to determine performance enhancements for long running queries. * Data Manipulation - Provide alternative options to existing data manipulation techniques. * Examples would be converting Excel manipulation activities into SSIS packages that reduce process/cycle time of data preparation. * SQL Development Processes - Review existing development processes and provide recommendations on how to enhance core development activities (i.e., Code Promotion, Code Reviews). * Testing - Develop test plans and cases and thoroughly test reports and workflows. Required Skills * 5+ years of experience in SQL database development and programming * 3+ years in a QA/testing role * Experience with SQL Server Integration Services * Experience writing technical documentation (requirements, process maps, etc.) * Excellent communicator and ability to produce clear and concise documentation * Demonstrated experience working in a team environment * Demonstrated experience working independently with only high-level guidance * Additional Preferred Skills * Experience with automation tools such as Power Automate * Experience with data governance best practices/procedures * Investment/financial market industry experience Must have: * 5 years of experience with SQL database development and programming * 3 years of experience with QA/testing * 3 years of experience with SSIS * 3 years of experience with writing technical documentation * 1 year experience with automation tools such as Power Automate