Full Job Description
Req ID: 394098
NTT DATA's Client is currently seeking a SSIS and SQL Server Support Tech Lead to join their team in Addison, Texas (US-TX), United States (US).
Job Description:
Team is looking for 9 to 11 yrs of experienced and hands-on SSIS and SQL Server Support Tech Lead to manage, optimize, and troubleshoot our core database and data integration environments. In this role, you will lead a team of support and database engineers, handle critical production incidents, optimize slow-running queries, and ensure high availability of our MS SQL Server and SSIS infrastructure
Key Responsibilities
Production Support & Incident Management: Lead the triage, troubleshooting, and resolution of critical production issues related to SQL Server databases, jobs, and SSIS package failures
ETL & SSIS Optimization: Monitor, review, and fine-tune SSIS packages to improve execution performance, error handling, and logging mechanisms
Database Performance Tuning: Analyze and optimize complex T-SQL queries, stored procedures, indexes, and execution plans to reduce server load and latency
Technical Leadership: Guide and mentor junior and mid-level support engineers, conduct code/script reviews, and establish operational best practices
Automation & Maintenance: Implement proactive maintenance routines, index rebuilding strategies, database backups/restores, and automation scripts using PowerShell or SQL Agent
Collaboration: Coordinate with cross-functional development, infrastructure, and business stakeholder teams during root cause analysis (RCA) and deployment cycles
Required Qualifications & Skills
Experience: 9 to 11 years of total IT experience, with at least 4+ years specializing in MS SQL Server administration/development and SSIS production support.
SQL Server Expertise: Deep proficiency in T-SQL programming, stored procedures, triggers, indexing strategies, and query performance tuning.
SSIS Proficiency: Expert-level capability in designing, deploying, and troubleshooting SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) packages.
Monitoring & Tooling: Hands-on experience with SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), SQL Server Agent, and performance monitoring tools.
Scripting: Basic to intermediate proficiency in PowerShell or Python for automation tasks.
Soft Skills: Strong analytical mindset, excellent client/stakeholder communication, and experience managing on-call support rotations or incident queues
Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting hourly range for this role is ($55-$62/hour). This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on several factors, including the candidate's actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance.
This position is eligible for company benefits that will depend on the nature of the role offered. Company benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending or health savings account, life, and AD&D insurance, short-and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally required benefits.
