SQL Developer

Are you interested in working for the nation’s leading fire protection company and beginning a rewarding and satisfying career that helps save the lives of thousands each year? Do you want to be a part of a growing and expanding team of industry experts? If so, exploring career opportunities with Summit Companies may be right for you!

Summit Companies, through its subsidiaries, is a full-service provider for fire detection, suppression, and security with a full suite of capabilities that includes design, installation, testing, inspections, and maintenance. We serve customers across many verticals on a local, regional, and national scale. We’re proud of our well-deserved reputation for quality work that’s completed by our talented and experienced installation workforce. Summit Companies is a dynamic organization with endless growth opportunities spanning over 100 locations in more than 30 states.

Our company is consistently recognized for service excellence in the fire protection industry. Summit Companies supports trade skills and workforce development by hosting Recognized Apprenticeships and on-the-job training (OJT) programs for new career-seekers. Many members of our leadership team serve as chair on NFPA code compliance committees, serve on regional safety boards, and support technical education in local schools. Summit Companies supports employees in their professional development by offering continued development, training, and education by encouraging NICET and other career-advancing certifications. We continually strive to be the Employer of Choice for highly motivated team members who want to succeed in a high-growth environment. We encourage initiative, independence, diversity, and personal career growth.

The combination of experience, knowledge, and customer service is the key to our performance and helps us achieve our goal of providing the highest quality of fire protection services to protect lives and property.

JOB SUMMARY:

The SQL Developer plays a key role in designing, implementing, and maintaining database solutions that empower efficient data management within our organization. Leveraging their expertise in SQL programming, database optimization, and data modeling, they will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop robust and scalable database systems.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Design, develop, and implement SQL-based database solutions, ensuring optimal performance, data integrity, and scalability. Collaborate with software developers to integrate database functionality seamlessly into applications.
• Analyze and optimize complex SQL queries to enhance database performance. Identify and resolve bottlenecks, ensuring efficient data retrieval and processing.
• Utilize your expertise in data modeling to create logical and physical database designs that align with business requirements. Ensure consistency and adherence to best practices in database design.
• Facilitate seamless data migration and integration processes, ensuring minimal downtime and data loss. Collaborate with teams to develop and implement effective data transfer mechanisms.
• Implement and maintain database security measures to safeguard sensitive information. Ensure compliance with relevant data protection regulations and industry standards.
• Create comprehensive documentation for database structures, processes, and configurations. Keep documentation up-to-date to facilitate knowledge sharing and smooth transitions between team members.
• Diagnose and resolve database-related issues promptly. Provide support and guidance to end-users, troubleshooting problems and ensuring a reliable database environment.
• Other duties may be assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

The qualifications listed below are representative of the elements required to perform the job successfully, however in some cases, an equivalent combination of Education, Training, Certifications and Experience may meet the job qualifications.

Education, Training, Certifications:

• High school Diploma, or equivalent, required.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  
  

Experience, Knowledge, Skill Requirements:

• 10+ years proven experience as a SQL Developer or in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of database design principles, data normalization, and indexing.
• Experience with performance tuning and query optimization.
• Familiarity with data modeling tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of data security, privacy, and compliance considerations.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
  
  

Communication Skills:

• Must have the ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English with employees and customers.
  
  

Systems and Software Skills:

• Proficiency in SQL programming and database management systems (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle).
  
  

Other Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required.
• Must be able to comply with SFPH’s Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreement.
• Occasional travel required, up to 20%.
  
  

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform Essential Job Duties.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit for long periods. Employee will occasionally be required to bend, kneel, balance, lift <20lb, walk, stand, ascend/descend stairs, drive, twist, and reach above and below shoulders.

Work Environment:

Employee will consistently be required to work indoors in an office setting, work alone and with others. Office settings are mild to moderate temperatures.

Benefits

Summit Companies offers extensive training opportunities, career advancement, competitive pay, bonus opportunities, along with an industry leading and affordable benefits package for eligible employees. Our benefits package includes:

• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Long-Term Disability – Employer Paid
• Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid
• Additional Voluntary Ancillary Benefits such as Accident and Hospital Indemnity
• Life Insurance for Team Members and Dependents
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
  
  

Our Core Values

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• We are PASSIONATE about life safety
• We have INTEGRITY (Do the right thing)
• We work in PARTNERSHIP with our customers and community
• We constantly strive for OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE (Do things right)
  
  

Summit Companies participates in E-Verify & in alignment with our commitment to safety, we promote a drug-free workplace. Summit Companies is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.