Backend/Database Developer - Work from Home - Denver Area
Denver, CO

Job Description

The Role

You are an experienced Back-end Application Developer who is passionate about innovation to help us build engaging and intelligent applications. You are a systems thinker and solver of complex challenges, always seeking new ways to achieve better results for your team and our customers through your leadership abilities and technical strengths.

You will work with complex data models and database structures. Work with a development team in the design, development, testing, tuning and implementation of database applications. Complete documentation and procedures for installation and maintenance. May interact with users to define system requirements and/or necessary modifications.

Architect, design, install, create architecture documentation, and perform operational support for Azure cloud and on-premise database environments

* Modify/Create/maintain and optimize ETL processes using SSIS


* Strong understanding of REST API principles and best practices to develop from the ground up a modular architecture to support a web API


* Determine appropriate indexing for new stored procedures and poorly performing queries.


* Perform capacity planning required to create and maintain the databases.


* Viewed as a technical expert and is critical resource across multiple disciplines and mentors other team members and application developers on technical solutions


* Implement security for all databases


* Perform Tuning and Optimization; troubleshoots and resolves database integrity issues, performance issues, blocking and deadlocking issues, replication issues, log shipping issues, connectivity issues, security issues, index management and statistics.



The Requirements

* 5+ years of experience in a backend .NET / C# role


* 5+ years of experience with MS SQL Server, Indexes, T-SQL, Stored Procedures, etc.


* Proficiency in SSIS



Preferred Qualifications

* Experience with implementation, optimization, and support of Azure SQL


* Experience developing Web APIs, designing and consuming RESTful services, working in a Service-Oriented Architecture and building Microservices


* Knowledgeable of cloud and hybrid-cloud implementations including IaaS, PaaS and SaaS


* Experience with PowerShell scripting, Azure DevOps/VSTS/Git Branching


* Understanding of Agile software development and Scrum methodologies



The Company

Willis Towers Watson is a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company that helps clients around the world turn risk into a path for growth. With roots dating to 1828, Willis Towers Watson has 45,000 employees serving more than 140 countries and markets. We design and deliver solutions that manage risk, optimize benefits, cultivate talent, and expand the power of capital to protect and strengthen institutions and individuals. Our unique perspective allows us to see the critical intersections between talent, assets and ideas - the dynamic formula that drives business performance. Together, we unlock potential. Learn more at willistowerswatson.com.

Willis Towers Watson is an equal opportunity employer

Willis Towers Watson is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.

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