Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, OSI Engineering, Inc., is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today!We are looking for a skilled contractor to join our client's SQL performance team, specializing in both on-prem and AzureSQL environments. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring that their software delivers optimal performance and remains competitive in today s fast-paced market. If you thrive on challenges and have a keen eye for detail, we invite you to apply and be part of an innovative team!Job responsibilities: - Develop and execute performance tools and scripts.
- Collect and report the performance data to the performance team and other stakeholders.
- Analyze automated performance tool results and report results to the performance team.
Qualifications: - Familiarity with physical computer technologies and configuration as well as cloud-based technologies.
- Knowledge in data structures and understanding what makes a program optimal and performance oriented.
- Familiarity with databases and structured query language (SQL), tables, indexes, kinds of logic, locks and spinlocks.
- Some experience with hardware and processors for low level testing and benchmarking for machines.
- Familiarity with product lifecycle preferred.
- Strong understanding of coding logic.
- Comfortability with writing in at least one of the following coding languages: C#, Bash, C, C++, PowerShell, Python etc required.
- Great investigative, problem solving, communication, and presentation skills are required.
- Ability to use, at a basic level, word processing and spreadsheet app is required.
Top 3 Hard Skills Required + Years of Experience: - SQL proficiency knowledgeable about basic server and database interactions. 2+ years of experience.
- Strong understanding of coding logic - comfortable writing in at least one of the following: C#, Bash, C, C++, PowerShell, Python, etc | 2+ years of experience.
- Basic understanding of the different components that make up a computer and how those components interact.
Type: ContractWork Schedule: Hybrid or Remote (PST only)Duration: 8 monthsSoftware Design Engineer 1 for global computer software company in Redmond, WA
