We are seeking an experienced SQL Developer with 5 to 7 years of expertise in the Life Insurance domain. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in designing, developing, and optimizing SQL-based solutions to support business intelligence, reporting, and data management requirements. This role requires a strong understanding of complex data structures, performance optimization techniques, and ETL processes, particularly within the life insurance industry.
As an SQL Developer, you will be responsible for ensuring database efficiency, integrating data from various sources, developing advanced queries, and supporting data analysis initiatives. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide insightful reports, optimize data retrieval processes, and maintain database integrity and security.
Key Responsibilities
SQL Development & Optimization
- Design, develop, and maintain complex SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, views, and triggers to support data processing and reporting needs.
- Optimize SQL queries and stored procedures for performance improvement and scalability.
- Ensure data accuracy and consistency by implementing best practices in query optimization and indexing.
- Work on query tuning, execution plans, and performance analysis to minimize response times.
Database Management & Administration
- Manage relational databases, ensuring high availability, data security, and integrity.
- Implement database indexing, partitioning, and normalization techniques to enhance performance.
- Perform regular database maintenance, including backups, recovery strategies, and performance tuning.
- Monitor system performance, identifying and troubleshooting database bottlenecks.
Data Integration & ETL Development
- Develop and maintain ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes for data migration, transformation, and integration.
- Extract and load data from external sources, APIs, and legacy systems into data warehouses.
- Ensure smooth data synchronization across multiple systems and environments.
Data Analysis & Reporting
- Support business analysts and stakeholders by providing custom SQL-based reports for life insurance policies, claims, underwriting, and financial data.
- Develop and maintain dashboard queries for business intelligence and decision-making.
- Perform data validation and reconciliation to ensure accuracy in reports.
Testing, Debugging, & Troubleshooting
- Conduct unit testing and integration testing of SQL scripts and database components.
- Identify and resolve SQL-related issues, including performance bottlenecks and data inconsistencies.
- Debug SQL queries and stored procedures to ensure smooth functionality and error handling.
Cross-functional Collaboration
- Work closely with business analysts, product teams, and other developers to understand business requirements and implement effective data solutions.
- Collaborate with IT teams to ensure data security, compliance, and best practices.
Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain up-to-date documentation on database architecture, schema design, stored procedures, and ETL workflows.
- Ensure adherence to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and data governance policies.
- Provide technical guidance and support to junior developers and business users.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 5 to 7 years of experience in SQL development, database management, and data analysis.
- Expertise in SQL programming, including T-SQL, PL/SQL, stored procedures, and functions.
- Strong experience with database performance tuning and optimization techniques.
- Hands-on experience with ETL tools, data migration, and data warehousing concepts.
- Proficiency in working with large datasets and complex data models in the life insurance industry.
- Understanding of insurance-related data, including policy, claims, underwriting, and actuarial data.
- Familiarity with database security practices, role-based access control (RBAC), and compliance standards.
- Ability to work with BI tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or SSRS for reporting purposes.
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to debug, troubleshoot, and optimize SQL queries.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience in working with cross-functional teams.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with cloud-based databases such as Azure SQL, AWS RDS, or Google Cloud SQL.
- Knowledge of NoSQL databases and Big Data technologies.
- Familiarity with Python or other scripting languages for data processing.
- Prior experience in working with insurance data warehouses and regulatory reporting.
Why Join Us?
- Work on cutting-edge SQL development in the rapidly evolving life insurance domain.
- Collaborate with a highly skilled team in a dynamic and challenging work environment.
- Opportunity to lead and influence database architecture and data strategy.
- Competitive salary and career growth opportunities in data-driven decision-making.
If you are a passionate SQL Developer with a strong background in life insurance data and analytics, we would love to hear from you!