ETL – Lansing, MI (Local Candidates Only)

Startekk Inc•Lansing, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

StarTekk is seeking an experienced Database Administrator 4 to support the Center for Educational Performance and Information (CEPI) database environment. The role primarily focuses on modernization of the Statewide Longitudinal Data System (SLDS) in alignment with Common Education Data Standards (CEDS). The ideal candidate has extensive experience with Microsoft SQL Server database administration, Azure database services, SQL data modeling, and ETL development. The position designs, implements, maintains, and optimizes data pipelines and ETL processes; supports SQL Server administration and infrastructure across Development, QA, Pre-Production, and Production environments; and helps migrate and modernize on-premises ETL processes to cloud-based Azure environments. The Database Administrator also collaborates with developers, business teams, and stakeholders to support data integrity and quality. Candidates must be local to Michigan and reside within 90–100 miles of Lansing, MI. The role requires onsite work beginning on Day 1, with Wednesday and Thursday as mandatory onsite days. C2C candidates are welcome.

Requirements

Minimum 12 years of overall IT experience.
8–10 years of T-SQL experience.
6–8 years of ETL development experience.
5 years of PowerShell experience.
5 years of Azure DevOps experience.
5 years of Scrum / Agile experience.
Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server database administration.
Experience with data warehousing, database performance tuning, and data modeling.
Local to Michigan and residing within 90–100 miles of Lansing, MI.
Available to work onsite from Day 1, with mandatory onsite days on Wednesday and Thursday.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Common Education Data Standards (CEDS).

Responsibilities

Design, implement, maintain, and optimize data pipelines and ETL processes.
Perform data extraction, transformation, loading, preparation, analysis, and reporting.
Provide SQL Server database administration, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
Develop and maintain logical and physical database models, data dictionaries, and relational database structures.
Create and manage database objects using T-SQL, DDL, and DCL.
Support database security, backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures.
Monitor and maintain SQL Server infrastructure across Development, QA, Pre-Production, and Production environments.
Support the migration and modernization of on-premises ETL processes to cloud-based Azure environments.
Collaborate with developers, business teams, and stakeholders to ensure data integrity and quality.
Provide technical expertise in data modeling, database architecture, and CEDS standards.