SQL and Python Developer

IntelliDyne Jobs for Veterans • Washington, DC

8h • $90,000 - $125,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The position of SQL Cognos Developer is for an IT professional that has 5+ years’ experience in a mid-career-level position supporting the design, development and implementation of SQL-based solutions in a Cognos and Oracle environment. This position requires proficiency in SQL, PL/SQL, and Python scripting. The individual in this position will perform some complex analysis, design, programming, and modifying programs for customer applications. The SQL Developer will be responsible for finalizing forms, procedures and other documentation needed for the maintenance and configuration of application programs like Cognos as well as providing production support of applications and ad hoc reporting needs. The candidate should have an in-depth knowledge of relational databases, OLAP, and data access/front-end tools such as SQL, PL/SQL, and Excel. The goal of this position is to work with our federal government customer to understand trends and then report those trends based on data analytics.

Requirements

• 5 or more years’ experience in senior level position supporting open systems Oracle environments
• Minimum 5 years SQL and PL/SQL experience plus 5 years of developing natural language Python scripts
• Familiarity in OLAP Modeling
• Familiarity with ETL (Extraction, Transformation and Loading)
• Good understanding of relational structures, dimensional data modeling, structured query language (SQL) skills, data warehouse and reporting techniques
• Strong hands-on experience using SQL with a relational DBMS such as Oracle
• Strong analytical and quality control experience providing accurate data
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment on fast-paced dynamic projects
• Must have MBI Security Clearance

Nice To Haves

• Experience with business intelligence tools; particularly with Cognos, Crystal Reports, and Business Objects Enterprise XI
• Experience installing, configuring, governing, troubleshooting and tuning Cognos is a plus

Responsibilities

• Perform complex analysis, design, programming, and modification of query programs inside of various customer applications, but especially Cognos.
• Write SQL and PL/SQL scripting and develop Python programs; which are always tested and debugged before introduction to the client.
• Provide agile production support for application changes and ad hoc reporting requirements
• Provide technical and analytical support
• Work strategically in a high-performance team that develops ad hoc SQL reports inside of business intelligence tools like Cognos, and Crystal Reports
• Translate high-level requirements from the customer into effective BI solutions by using Python scripting to query and analyze data that explains business problems.
• Perform technical tasks such as data modeling, BI application specification performance tuning and deployment support
• Perform requirements analysis of BI functions and determination of level of effort for reports development
• Provide quality assurance and quality control analysis of “Standard” and “Ad hoc” reports

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level