Job Seekers, Please send resumes to resumes@hireitpeople.com Short Description:  The Database Developer/Analyst will be responsible for building and maintaining client database systems.
Complete Description:  Local Candidates Preferred.3 to 6 month assignment.
The Database Developer/Analyst will be responsible for building and maintaining the Arkansas All Payer Claims Database (APCD), contributing data systems, conducting analysis using statistical software and preparing tables and reports as needed. This individual conducts extract, transform and load (ETL) analysis, designs ETL processes, maintains process and system documentation, conducts application unit testing, assists in application functional, integrated, and performance testing; resolves problems, and participates in "on call" support for internal staff. 
This person will report to the ACHI Director of the Health Data Initiative (HDI) and will be working closely with other members of the APCD project team.
In addition, this person will be also be responsible for developing and qualifying database release management/deployment procedures and collaborating with the Software Development, Quality Assurance, and Support teams.
Responsibilities:Buildings and maintains database systemsExperience in and knowledge of performing extract, transform and load (ETL) processesExperience in and knowledge of database design, installations, conversionsResponsible for database backup and recovery procedures, access security and database integrity, physical data storage design and data storage managementResponsible for definition of standards of data dictionariesMay program dictionary analysis and maintenance softwarePerform performance tuningMonitor database performance and space requirementsSchedule and monitor end of day data warehousing jobsAssist in coordinating software releasesCommunicate accurate and useful status updatesFollow quality standardsAbility to work in a project team environmentStrong communication skills; both written and spokenBusiness systems analysis and design experienceLogical data modeling techniquesProduction environment Tools/UtilitiesKnowledgeable in data analysis and database management techniquesExecution of all responsibilities with little direct supervision of Team LeadAdministration and scripting experience in relative platformAuthor shell scripts to perform back up, restore, and monitoring tasksAnticipate and resolve issues specific to the teamDetermine time estimates and schedule for own work and resolve issues in a timely mannerIdentify and track issues, risks and action items Provide status of work to project team lead and project manager.Engage in ongoing process improvement.

SkillRequired / DesiredAmountof ExperienceDatabase DevelopmentRequired5YearsMS SQL Server query language experienceRequired5YearsT-SQL & ANSI SQLRequired3YearsSQL Server 2008 & 2012Required2YearsSSIS/SSRSRequired2YearsData Warehousing conceptsRequired2YearsMulti-source database integration solutionsRequired2YearsCurrent MS SQL certificationDesired