DBA

Position: Lead Software Engineer 

Job Overview:

Lead ETL Engineer with SSIS (SQL Server Integration Services) knowledge is primarily responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) workflows and data integration processes to support enterprise data solutions. 

Key Responsibilities and Duties  

Lead the software development team: 

• Lead a team of software engineers in designing, developing, and maintaining ETL Framework. 
• Set and communicate clear expectations for the clients regarding project timelines, quality standards, and deliverables. 
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server Database, 
• Hands-on experience in writing, optimizing and maintaining complex SQL queries, stored procedures and functions. 
• Design and develop robust, scalable, and efficient database structures based on the organization's requirements. 

SSIS: 

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain SSIS packages for data migration, ETL processes, reporting and to integrate data between various systems. 
• Develop complex SQL queries to extract data from various sources such as Oracle or SQL databases. 
• Troubleshoot issues related to package execution failures and optimize performance of existing packages. 
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and design solutions using SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS). 
• Work closely with the team to ensure timely delivery of projects. 
• Optimize existing integrations for improved performance and scalability. 
• Design and implement complex SSIS packages for extracting, transforming, and loading data from various sources such as relational databases (SQL Server, Oracle, DB2), flat files, and XML files. 
• Develop ETL best practices, including error handling, logging, checkpoints, and data quality assurance. 
• Write efficient SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, and triggers to support ETL processes. 
• Optimize SSIS packages and SQL queries for maximum performance using techniques such as parallelization, lookup caching, and bulk loading. 
• Create and maintain design documentation such as data models, mapping documents, data flow diagrams, and architecture diagrams. 
• Collaborate with business analysts, BI teams, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver data solutions for reporting and analytics. 
• Schedule and monitor SSIS workflows using SQL Server Agent or other scheduling tools, ensuring timely and error-free data loads. 
• Troubleshoot, debug, and test SSIS packages and backend database processes to ensure data accuracy and system reliability. 
• Participate in resource planning, task estimation, and code review processes. 

Collaborate with cross-functional teams: 

• Work with other teams such as product management, quality assurance, and user experience to ensure that software applications meet business requirements and user needs. 
• Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders. 

Stay up to date with emerging trends and technologies: 

• Keep up to date with emerging trends and technologies in the software development industry. 
• Make recommendations for improvements to existing software applications and processes. 

Mandatory skills 

SSIS, understanding of ETL Framework, able to design and implement SSIS 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field. 
• 6-9 years of experience in software development. 
• Proven leadership experience in leading ETL teams. 
• Knowledge of software development methodologies such as Agile or Scrum. 
• Ability to mentor and train junior team members. 

• Design, build and deploy effective SSIS packages to validate, synthesize, transform customer data for integrated business planning and analytics
• Understand platform’s data model (table structures, linkages, optimal designs) for designing various planning use cases
• Review and analyse the data provided by customers along with its technical/functional intent and interdependencies
• Participate in the technical design, data requirements gathering and making recommendations on best practices, in case of inaccurate or missing data
• Design and automate the data loading and insights generation process with intelligent checks and balances for sustained value delivery
• Create and execute test plans,document issues and track progress at resolving issues.

Primary Responsibilities:

• We need strong SQL database development skills using the MS SQL server.
• Strong skill in SQL server integration services (SSIS) for ETL development.
• Strong Experience in full life cycle database development project using SQL server.
• Experience in designing and implementing complex logical and physical data models.
• Exposure to web services & web technologies (Javascript, Jquery, CSS, HTML).
• Knowledge of other high-level languages (PERL, Python) will be an added advantage
• Nice to have SQL certification.

Good to have:

• Over 2 years of Dynamics NAV consultancy experience/ Minimum 1 Yr experience in Business Central
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009/2013/2015/2016
• Undertake the design, coding, testing, releasing the code, and NAV / Dynamics 365 Business Central support
• Proficient in RDLC Report Development & SQL Server Database
• Experience working on the technical side of Dynamics NAV / Dynamics 365 Business Central
• Should be fluent and conversant with (A/L, C/AL & C/Side) Programming and ability to do developments independently
• Experience in working on full life cycle implementations across multiple versions of Dynamics NAV
• Excellent understanding and knowledge of core Microsoft Dynamics NAV modules
• Manage resources and deliver project tasks, both external and internal. 
• Communicate and document system specifications for clients and team members. 
• Manage multiple developments and project initiatives at one time, while effectively communicating utilization, roadblocks, and progress to technical leadership and prioritizing based on feedback.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Dynamics NAV/BC and its modules.
• Strong analytical skills with an ability to diagnose problems quickly and recommend solutions
• Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure