SQL Server / SSIS Engineer

Navtech is a premier IT software and services provider. Our mission is to increase public cloud adoption and build cloud-first solutions that become trendsetting platforms of the future.

We have been recognized as the Best Cloud Service Provider by GoodFirms for delivering quality services and results. We strive to innovate and push technology and service boundaries to provide best-in-class technology solutions to our clients globally.

We are a fast-growing company serving clients across the United States, UK and Europe. You will work with a team of talented developers, quality engineers and product managers who are passionate about building impactful technology solutions.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior SQL Server / SSIS Engineer to design, develop, maintain and optimise database solutions and ETL workflows.

The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server, SSIS package development, T-SQL programming, database performance tuning and data migration.

You should be comfortable working with existing database systems, troubleshooting complex issues, improving performance and ensuring data integrity, security and availability.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain SQL Server databases, database objects and logical data models.
• Develop, deploy and maintain SSIS packages for ETL processes and data integration.
• Build and optimise complex SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, views and triggers.
• Design and implement data extraction, transformation and loading workflows across multiple systems.
• Perform database migrations, data transformations and validation activities.
• Monitor and troubleshoot SQL Server databases, SSIS packages and SQL Server Agent jobs.
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks through query optimisation, indexing and execution plan analysis.
• Handle database administration activities, including upgrades, backups, recovery and maintenance.
• Ensure database performance, security, availability and data integrity.
• Troubleshoot database locking, blocking and resource utilisation issues.
• Collaborate with developers, QA engineers and other stakeholders to understand database requirements.
• Maintain technical documentation for database structures, ETL workflows and processes.
• Provide production support and proactively identify opportunities to improve database performance and reliability.

Who Are We Looking For?

• 6–10 years of experience in SQL Server development and database engineering.
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server, preferably SQL Server 2016/2017 or above.
• Hands-on experience in developing, deploying and maintaining SSIS packages.
• Strong understanding of ETL processes, data integration and data migration.
• Advanced knowledge of T-SQL, stored procedures, functions, views and triggers.
• Experience in database performance tuning, query optimisation, indexing and execution plans.
• Experience in SQL Server monitoring, troubleshooting and resolving database performance issues.
• Good understanding of SQL Server Agent jobs, database backups, recovery and maintenance.
• Experience resolving database locking conflicts, blocking and resource utilisation issues.
• Knowledge of SQL Server system tables and Dynamic Management Views (DMVs).
• Experience with PowerShell scripting and automation is preferred.
• Exposure to AWS RDS, Azure SQL or other cloud database environments is an advantage.
• Knowledge of PostgreSQL or NoSQL databases is a plus.
• Experience leading or mentoring junior developers is preferred.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT or a related field.
• Excellent analytical, logical, troubleshooting and communication skills.

Good to Have

• Experience with SSRS or SSAS.
• Knowledge of AWS RDS or Azure SQL.
• Experience with PowerShell scripting.
• Exposure to PostgreSQL or NoSQL databases.
• Relevant Microsoft SQL Server certifications.

Why Navtech?

• Performance reviews and appraisals twice a year.
• Competitive compensation package with additional bonuses and benefits.
• Opportunities to work with renowned clients across the US, UK and Europe.
• Medical insurance coverage for self and immediate family.
• Opportunity to work with a culturally diverse and collaborative team.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and technical growth.

Skills

NOSQL Databases, PostgreSQL, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), Microsoft Windows Azure, SQL Azure, ETL, Amazon Web Services (AWS)