Agile Development Problem Solving Skills Analytical Skills Developer (Jobs in R Requirement id 151893 Job title Developer Job location in Richmond, VA Skills required Developing Report, Power BI, SQL SERVER Database Performance Monitoring, Agile Development Problem Solving Skills Open Date 18-Feb-2025 Close Date Job type Contract Duration 4 Months Compensation DOE Status requirement --- Job interview type --- Email Recruiter:coolsoft Job Description Developer: Developing Report, Power BI, SQL SERVER Database Performance Monitoring, Agile Development Problem Solving Skills No of Submissions : 2 Start date : 03/03/2025 End Date : 06/30/2025 Submission deadline : 02/24/2025 Client Info : VRS Note: * Agency Interview Type : Both Web Cam and In Person Interview * Hybrid * ON SITE REQUIRED: VRS Hybrid 2 days onsite per week (Tues and Wed/ each week required) Description : Contract: VA-210625-CAI Will start with Virtual IVs but may request IN PERSON follow up IVs The VRS Data Office - Power BI/SQL Developer ABOUT THE ROLE The individual will follow the VRS Hybrid work schedule including 2 days onsite per week (Tuesday and Wednesday). The individual may also be called to be onsite for critical meetings and data related discussions. Onsite work will be at the VRS central office at 1200 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219 ABOUT THE ROLE The Virginia Retirement System (VRS) Data Office team is seeking up to two (2) senior level Power BI/SQL Developers with strong problem solving, organizational, and communication skills. This role will be expected to collaborate with the Data Office, Business, IT and other stakeholders and play an active role in the Data Quality Enhancement initiative. The individual is expected to be a self-starter who is comfortable prioritizing and effectively managing their daily workload. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Assist with overall Power BI/SQL Support (development, performance, process, documentation) related to the Data Quality Enhancement initiative and other development efforts as needed. Activities include: · Maintain the confidentiality of all business data and adhere to VRS data security policies. · Meet all deliverables withing the agreed upon timeframe. · Provide regular status updates and attend various meetings as required. · Develop, design, and maintain Power BI reports and dashboards based on business requirements. · Create interactive visualizations, reports, dashboards that assist with effective monitoring of Critical Data Elements. · Advise on best practices in data visualization and report optimization. · Work closely with business stakeholders to understand their data needs and translate into actionable reports. · Develop, optimize and maintain SQL queries and stored procedures for data retrieval and manipulation. · Develop DAX queries to enhance the performance and functionality of reports. · Develop reports to support KPIs and other performance indicators. · Provide training and support to end-users on Power BI and SQL tools. · Review existing SQL Queries, Execution Plans, Partitions, and Index(s) to determine performance enhancements for long running queries. · Provide alternative options to existing data manipulation techniques. Examples would be converting Excel manipulation activities into solutions that reduce process/cycle time of data preparation. · Special projects at the direction of the Chief Operating Officer or Data Officer. Required Skills and Experience: · Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in developing reports, dashboards, and data visualizations using Power BI. · Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in SQL Server SQL development, including writing complex queries, stored procedures, and performance tuning. · Experience in writing complex DAX queries. · Experience with MS SQL Server data modelling and schema design. · Experience working in an Agile development environment. · Ability to work independently and as part of a team that includes business an Call502-379-4456 Ext 100for more details. Please provide Requirement id: 151893 while calling.