Database Developer – Shelton, CT

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We currently have an opening for a Database Developer in our Shelton, Connecticut office.

Responsibilities Include:

• Enterprise-level design, development and testing with Microsoft SQL, including data and dimensional modeling; logical and physical table design; complex queries, stored procedures and triggers; data transformation, aggregation and enterprise application integration; high performance; scalable based designs; data partitioning and clustering; and best practice security design.
• Consultation with business partners such as analysts, management and other developers to clarify program objectives, determine scope, identify problems and recommend solutions.
• Analysis of test runs on applications to correct or direct correction of coded program.
• Database maintenance, including enhancing and maintaining existing database systems to increase operating efficiency or adapt to newer requirements. Also includes assessing and tuning database performance and scalability.
• Compliance. Prepares documentation and manages revisions. Complies with coding policies and practices for naming conventions, terms, and symbols used to simplify interpretation of programs.
• Prepares for the Future. Designs our next-generation counts and data warehousing strategy that enables future expansion of all of our data sources.
• Unification. Works with systems architects to unify all of our data sources into a common query set enabling new product development.

Qualifications Include:

• 7+ years programming and development experience
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field - or equivalent experience
• Experience with Microsoft SQL 2005, analysis services, as well as Microsoft development environments and object-oriented development
• Hands on experience with SSIS and DTS as well as working knowledge of best practices in ETL
• Certification as a Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD), or Microsoft Certified Software Developer (MCSD) preferred
• Experience with data warehouse/data mart development preferred
• Experience with OLAP and multi-dimensional development preferred
• Experience with agile software development methodologies preferred
• Ability to work with complex mathematical concepts and apply them in practical situations
• Advanced Windows, C#, .Net, ASP.Net, and JavaScript skills preferred
• Excellent Design and planning skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently or as part of a multi-disciplinary team

At MDR, we see our investment in benefits as an investment in our people. Our comprehensive benefits program includes: Excellent Salary, Training and Development, 401K Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, Medical and Dental Plans, Life Insurance, Dependent and Health Care Spending Accounts, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans, a Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan, PTO days (Paid Time Off) Sick Time, Paid Holidays, etc.

At D&B we value the diversity of perspectives that result from a variety of life experiences, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, gender, and race. Ours is a winning culture where we work together as a team with a clear focus on common goals and where team members are able to grow, develop and contribute to their fullest.

MDR is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/V/D.

If you are interested in being considered for this position, please email your resume to Ruthann Berry at berryr@dnb.com.

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