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Senior Database Engineer

Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG)
Iowa, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/10/2025 CLOSED ON 12/16/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Database Engineer position at Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG)?

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a talented Senior Database Engineer
Location: Remote
Department: Veterans Affairs
Type: Full Time
Min. Experience: Experienced
Security Clearance Level: Public Trust (MBI) 

Military Veterans are highly encouraged to apply!
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Establish database management systems, standards, requirements, guidelines, and quality assurance for database deliverables, such as conceptual design and architecture, logical database, capacity planning, external data interface specification, data loading plan, data maintenance plan, and security policy
  • Work with clients to translate business requirements into a logical model that will accurately support and represent the client’s entity relationship and flow of data
  • Develop the appropriate database framework to convert the logical model into a physical model including the creation and maintenance of schemas containing windows, screens, tables, and columns and reports that support the model
  • Make recommendations to maximize operating efficiency, support storage requirements and vendor software updates, enforce data governance, and ensure recovery is maintained
  • Participate in quality assurance and develop test application code in client server environment
 
Required Skills and Experience
  • A proven track record of working with complex database systems and data warehousing solutions
  • Experience with database design, architecture, and data modeling
  • Proficiency in Structured Query Language (SQL) programming and query optimization
  • Strong knowledge of database management systems (DBMS) such as Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, or PostgreSQL
  • Experience with performance tuning, indexing, and database query optimization techniques
  • An ability to write and troubleshoot complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and triggers
  • Familiarity with Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) processes and tools (e.g., SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), Informatica, Talend)
  • An understanding of data warehousing concepts and technologies
  • Knowledge of backup and recovery processes
  • Experience with database security, user roles, and permissions
  • Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell for database automation tasks
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
  • Capability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work
  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines
  • A strong understanding of business processes and requirements gathering
  • Ability to mentor and provide technical guidance to junior developers
  • Experience in a high paced DevOps environment
  • Experience in large scale Enterprise environments
  • U.S. Citizenship required for this position
Professional CertificationsNone required but advanced certifications in database management systems (e.g., Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle Certified Professional) are preferred
Years of Professional ExperienceEight (8) or more years of relevant experience
Five (5) or more years of experience in SQL development and database management
Desired experienceElectronic Data Interchange X.12 (EDI) Medical Claims
  • X.12 medical claims (837, 834, 277, etc)
Experience in a high paced DevOps environment
Experience working with remote U.S. based teams (Not Offshore teams)
Familiarity with cloud database solutions (e.g. Amazon Web Services Relational Database Service (AWS RDS) and Azure SQL Database)
Experience with version control systems (e.g. Git)
Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
Formal EducationBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or a related technical discipline (Eight plus (8 ) years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for education
Citizenship RequirementU.S. Citizenship required for this specific opportunity
Security Clearance RequirementsMust possess or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI)
CRITICAL NOTES:
  1. SSG will not make assumptions regarding your qualifications. Your answers to the mandatory screening questions must be supported by the information on your resume.  Applications with inconsistencies will not be considered.
  2. Recruiters or Third parties will not be considered.
  3. This is a 100% U.S. based remote position.  However, candidates from CA, CO, IL, NJ or NY will not be considered.
  4. This can be a W-2 or a 1099 position
  5. All interviews will be conducted on Microsoft Teams with your camera on; there will be no exceptions
  6. As part of our screening process, you will be requested to provide a link to your LinkedIn profile

U.S Citizenship is required for this specific opportunity. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and be able to obtain a government-granted security clearance. Individuals may also be subject to a background investigation including, but not limited to criminal history, employment and education verification, drug testing, and creditworthiness.

Syms Strategic Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or genetic information.

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