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Job Overview
Under broad guidance, responsible for developing and maintaining mission-critical database code. Designs and modifies database configurations and programs to solve data processing problems in an innovate manner, expressing a solid understanding of data architecture and efficient database design. Writes complex queries and perform query tuning\troubleshooting.

Essential Functions

• Performs database analyses and database design tasks of in the development, UAT, and production environments, including:
• Create data definition language and SQL database objects; apply referential integrity and security enforcement
• Write complex stored procedures, functions as well as support/enhance existing code
• Create/modify database schema, tables, indexes, triggers, etc.
• Administer database backup\restore programs
• Perform code optimization
• Perform data denormalization and database sizing and tuning, develop data archival schemes
• Ensure databases meet required operational standards and performance levels (as measured by reliability, response time, query execution time, etc.).
• Participates in database consultations and database design reviews.
• Designs and develops ETL pipelines integrating various sources of data (Excel, text files, XML, SAS, and REST API sources) using SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) and custom ETL methods
• Utilizes critical thinking and creativity in coordination with non-IT customers and stakeholders in the development of T-SQL database objects to meet various business requirements.
• Creates and maintains reports using SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), Power BI
• Design reports in Excel using Power Query and VBA
• Monitors SQL Server Agent jobs, diagnosing runtime issues and implementing resolutions as needed.
• Provide additional support IT testing and system validation of Cronos IT products.
• Activities include: denormalization, developing data archival schemes, sizing, creation of data definition language and database objects, referential integrity and security enforcement and application optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent experience
• Five (5) years of proficient experience using T-SQL (MS SQL Server) for database development
• Two (2) years of experience using one or more of the following: SSRS, Power BI, Excel Power Query, Windows PowerShell, VBA.
• Ability to proactively identify complex problems and develop recommended solutions
• Ability to document requirements-gathering and feasibility analyses in a collaborative team environment

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com