We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented SQL Developer with 5 to 7 years of experience, specifically within the Life Insurance industry. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional who is passionate about leveraging data to drive business insights and efficiency. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in designing, developing, and maintaining SQL-based solutions that support key business operations, reporting, and analytical needs.
In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams including data analysts, business stakeholders, and product managers to translate business requirements into scalable, efficient SQL queries and stored procedures. Your deep understanding of life insurance data models and domain-specific complexities will be essential in delivering high-performance data solutions that support core business functions such as policy management, claims processing, underwriting, and customer servicing.
Key Responsibilities
SQL Development
- Develop and maintain complex SQL queries, stored procedures, views, indexes, and user-defined functions.
- Write well-structured, efficient, and reusable SQL code to support various business needs including operational reporting and analytics.
- Ensure code is optimized for performance and scalability in a production environment.
Database Management
- Design and manage relational databases with a strong focus on maintaining data integrity, accuracy, and consistency.
- Monitor database performance and conduct regular maintenance activities including indexing, partitioning, and archiving.
- Implement database security measures and ensure compliance with data governance standards.
Data Integration
- Collaborate with business and technical teams to integrate data from disparate sources including external APIs, legacy systems, and third-party vendors.
- Build robust data pipelines to streamline data flow across systems.
- Ensure consistency and reliability of data across multiple platforms.
ETL Processes
- Design and implement reliable ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) workflows for data ingestion, cleansing, transformation, and storage.
- Work with large and complex datasets, ensuring high-quality data is available for analysis and reporting.
- Monitor ETL job performance and troubleshoot failures or data quality issues.
Data Analysis & Reporting
- Support the data analytics team by providing clean, structured, and query-optimized datasets for downstream consumption.
- Assist in building dashboards and reports to provide insights on life insurance products, policy data, claims history, underwriting performance, and customer trends.
- Develop ad-hoc queries and data extracts as needed by business users and leadership.
Performance Optimization
- Continuously monitor the performance of SQL queries and stored procedures.
- Identify performance bottlenecks and implement tuning strategies to enhance query execution speed.
- Proactively identify areas for database design improvement.
Collaboration & Communication
- Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for SQL and life insurance-related data models.
- Work closely with business analysts, software developers, QA teams, and other stakeholders to ensure that database solutions align with business requirements.
- Provide support during project planning, implementation, and post-production phases.
Testing & Debugging
- Perform unit testing and participate in integrated system testing for all SQL components.
- Troubleshoot and resolve bugs or issues with existing SQL scripts and reports.
- Ensure that solutions are robust, secure, and production-ready.
Documentation
- Maintain comprehensive technical documentation for queries, procedures, database schemas, and data flows.
- Create and update system manuals, data dictionaries, and support documentation to assist future development and maintenance efforts.
Qualifications & Skills
- Education. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- Experience. 5 to 7 years of hands-on experience in SQL development within the Life Insurance domain.
- Domain Expertise. Strong understanding of life insurance operations such as policy administration, claims, underwriting, and reinsurance.
Technical Skills
- Proficiency in T-SQL, PL/SQL, or equivalent.
- Solid experience with RDBMS such as SQL Server, Oracle, or MySQL.
- Experience with ETL tools (e.g., SSIS, Informatica, Talend) is a plus.
- Familiarity with BI/reporting tools (Power BI, SSRS, Tableau) is advantageous.
- Knowledge of stored procedures, indexing, performance tuning, and normalization techniques.
Soft Skills
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a collaborative team with a strong focus on innovation and excellence.
- Work on impactful projects that drive transformation in the life insurance sector.
- Access professional development opportunities and growth pathways.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
If you're an experienced SQL Developer with a passion for data and a strong foundation in the Life Insurance domain, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step in your career with us!