Help public-sector organizations operate reliable, secure, and high-performing data environments. As a Software Engineer II in Deloitte's Government & Public Services (GPS) HST Technology group, you will support SQL Server database platforms that enable critical client operations. You will collaborate with technical teams and client stakeholders to improve database availability, performance, security, and operational resilience.

Work you'll do

As a Software Engineer II on the GPS HST Technology team, you will be responsible for:

• Operate, maintain, and optimize SQL Server database systems to support availability, integrity, security, and performance
• Design, develop, tune, and automate database solutions that address documented business and technical requirements
• Investigate database outages and performance issues, coordinate resolution activities, and document root causes and corrective actions
• Plan and execute database upgrades, migrations, and integrations in alignment with client and organizational priorities
• Partner with client stakeholders and technical teams to communicate status, establish database administration standards, and provide technical guidance to database administrators and developers

A successful candidate would possess these skills:

• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
• Ability to lead projects or workstreams
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to provide clear guidance to others

The team

Deloitte's Government & Public Services (GPS) practice helps federal, state, and local government agencies, public higher education institutions, and other public-sector organizations address complex mission needs.

Our professionals combine strategy, technology, and delivery capabilities to help clients anticipate disruption, modernize operations, and advance their missions.

The GPS HST Technology group brings together multidisciplinary teams to deliver technology solutions that support client outcomes.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• 1+ years of experience administering Microsoft SQL Server databases, including high availability, database integrity, security, backup and recovery, performance tuning, SQL scripting, and automation
• Experience designing, developing, tuning, upgrading, migrating, integrating, and troubleshooting SQL Server databases; completing root cause analyses; maintaining technical documentation; communicating database requirements and status with client stakeholders; and providing technical guidance to database administrators and developers
• You must reside within a commutable distance of your assigned office with the ability to commute daily, if required, without the need for overnight accommodations
• You can expect to co-locate on average 5 times a week with variations based on types of work/projects and client locations
• Ability to travel 0-10%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
• Limited immigration sponsorship may be available

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $76,700 to $127,900.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

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Requisition code: 372864

Job ID 372864