SQL Developer

About The Company

Howard Center is a distinguished organization dedicated to providing comprehensive community-based services that promote well-being, resilience, and success for individuals and families. With a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Howard Center strives to create an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive and contribute meaningfully. Known for its innovative approaches and compassionate service delivery, the organization plays a vital role in fostering healthier, more connected communities. Howard Center’s culture emphasizes integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement, ensuring that clients and staff alike are supported with respect and professionalism.

About The Role

The Senior SQL Developer at Howard Center is a pivotal role responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining SQL-based reporting and data solutions that underpin daily operations, management insights, and regulatory compliance. Operating primarily within Microsoft SQL Server environments, this position supports both commercial off-the-shelf applications such as Credible and Methasoft, as well as internal data needs. The role offers a hybrid work schedule, with some days on-site in Burlington, VT, providing a balance of collaborative engagement and independent work. The Senior SQL Developer will collaborate closely with business and technical stakeholders to translate complex requirements into effective SQL solutions, ensuring data integrity, performance, and usability across the organization.

Qualifications

• An associate degree or equivalent professional experience in a related field.
• Minimum of five years of experience working with Microsoft SQL Server in a production environment.
• Extensive experience supporting reporting and data operations using SQL-based approaches.
• Proficiency in developing and supporting SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS).
• Experience supporting vendor-provided enterprise applications and collaborating with internal stakeholders to meet data and reporting needs.
• Strong understanding of database performance optimization, reliability, and data integrity within SQL Server environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support SQL-based reporting solutions, including SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), operational reports, and data extracts to meet organizational needs.
• Develop and maintain complex SQL queries, views, and stored procedures that support reporting, data integration, and operational workflows.
• Partner with business and technical stakeholders to accurately interpret reporting and operational requirements, translating them into efficient SQL solutions.
• Support recurring and ad-hoc operational, management, and regulatory reporting to ensure compliance and timely delivery.
• Support limited Power BI use cases and contribute to the ongoing evolution of reporting and analytics capabilities within the organization.
• Develop and maintain custom data components, interfaces, and utilities that enhance reporting and operational workflows.
• Maintain existing SQL Server environments, focusing on database performance, reliability, and data integrity to support organizational needs.

Benefits

Howard Center offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and professional growth of its employees. Full-time staff accrue 36 days of combined paid time off annually, with increases based on years of service, pro-rated for part-time roles. The organization provides robust health insurance coverage, with 80% of premiums paid by the agency for individuals, couples, and families, featuring no deductible. Additional benefits include two dental insurance options, vision coverage, employer 401(k) contributions, and employer-paid life, AD\&D, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.

Employees also benefit from flexible spending accounts for medical and childcare expenses, a childcare stipend, an Employee Assistance Program, and an employee referral program with financial incentives. Howard Center supports ongoing education through discounted online courses via Champlain College truED and promotes workplace wellness with physical fitness groups, financial wellness incentives, and health education initiatives. Voluntary benefits from local and international providers include gym memberships, mobile phone plans, ski passes, auto and home insurance, and more, enhancing the overall employee experience.

Equal Opportunity

Howard Center is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. The organization’s culture and service delivery are enriched by the diversity of its workforce. We encourage minorities, people of color, LGBTQIA\+ individuals, and persons with disabilities to apply. Our commitment to equity and inclusion ensures a supportive environment where all employees can succeed and contribute to our mission. For more information, please review Howard Center’s EOE policy on our "About Us" page.