Company Overview
Spry Methods is a proven provider of mission-focused technology, cybersecurity, and program management solutions supporting critical Federal and DoD missions. We specialize in delivering integrated, high-impact solutions across cyber operations, enterprise resource management, and mission support services. Our culture emphasizes collaboration, accountability, and innovation - empowering our teams to deliver meaningful outcomes in complex, high-security environments.
Who We’re Looking For (Position Overview):
Spry Methods is seeking a SQL Developer to support a strategic laboratory program for our DOJ FBI customer. The ideal candidate has experience with strong Microsoft SQL Server database administration skills.
What Your Day-To-Day Looks Like (Position Responsibilities):
- Design, develop, optimize, and maintain complex T-SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, views, and database scripts to support enterprise applications and reporting requirements.
- Monitor and tune database performance through query optimization, indexing strategies, and execution plan analysis.
- Develop, manage, and continuously improve index management and statistics optimization.
- Develop, design, and support Power BI datasets, ensuring efficient integration with SQL queries, views, and underlying data models.
- Develop and optimize Power BI DAX expressions for advanced reporting and analytics.
- Experienced with design and implementation of complex data structure types and integrations across multiple organizational units
- Experience with mapping and creating entity relationship diagrams
- Ensure database performance through proactive query optimization.
What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Requirements):
- U.S. Citizenship with an active Top Secret clearance.
- 6+ years of relevant experience (or equivalent combination of certifications and experience).
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or additional experience in lieu of degree).
- Strong expertise in T-SQL development, performance tuning, and query optimization.
- Solid understanding of database architecture, design principles, and normalization.
- Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex T-SQL performance problems.
- Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Ideally, You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications):
- Experience supporting federal, law enforcement, or scientific organizations.
- Experience migrating on-premises databases to AWS or other cloud platforms.
- Experience assessing and documenting client environments, infrastructure, and operational processes.
- Background in data warehousing, analytics platforms, and reporting solutio
Compensation is determined based on relevant experience, technical qualifications, certifications, clearance level, and contract requirements.
Perks of Working for Us (Benefits):
Medical Coverage – Cigna - 4 Options
- Traditional - PPO Open Access Plus Network
- (2) HDHP - PPO Open Access Plus Network
- HDHP - EPO Open Access Plus Network
Dental Coverage – Cigna - PPO Base & Buy-Up Plans
Vision Coverage – Principal - VSP Choice Network
Paid Holidays: Full-time employees receive 11 paid federal holidays
Paid Time Off (PTO) – PTO accrual starts at 15 days per year
Training Benefit – Annual training allowance available toward any job-related training or education
401(k) – Multiple Fund Choices through Fidelity with a company match
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EEO Statement
At Spry, we believe talented and dedicated employees are our most valued assets and the foundation of our success. We are committed to crafting a diverse and inclusive workplace that endorses engagement, creativity, quality and innovation.
We are proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and as such, we evaluate qualified candidates in full consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other protected status.