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We are a group of passionate Engineers that have built the largest private Medicare exchange in the country. We have a focus on continuous improvement that extends to both the software we write and the culture we promote. We build a platform to provide the best possible support to our customers shopping for insurance, where our insurance carriers can be confident their products are represented accurately and unbiased.As a Database Engineer, you will play a central role in the development and delivery of back and front-end systems for Willis Towers Watson. The ideal candidate will have a passion for SQL best practices with the ability to explain their implementation and reasoning. Additionally, the candidate will have a strong background in building scalable systems using SQL Server and proficiency in the administration and development of relational databases, using a Scrum/Agile development methodology.As a senior member of the development team, we are looking for someone a depth of knowledge, an advocate of best practices, and a collaborative partner with other engineering team members. We look for self-starters who thrive in an active, agile environment – which means being proactive in building reliable solutions, delivering on tasks in a timely manner, and showing an eagerness to learn new skills as the need arises. In this role, you work with on a collaborative team of engineers – so excellent interpersonal and communication skills are also important.The RoleContribute to building an environment where technical excellence and delivery of outstanding data and database solutions is in focus
Work with engineering team members to ensure a maintainable architecture is created on new projects and features
Adhere to and advocate for development best practices including test driven development, and agile methodologies
Contribute ideas for continually improving the team's productivity and code quality
Become an expert in our existing systems in order to innovate on their further improvement
Qualifications:3+ years of experience in producing software
Expert-level experience with at least Microsoft SQL Server
Expert experience with TDD, performance measuring and improvement, scalability
Organize and prioritize individual workload in order to meet required deadlines
Communicate effectively with team members, team leads, and management
Work as a member of a team, accept ownership of work and actively contribute to team discussions
Excellent decision-making skills
Any combination of the following are not necessary but would be considered a plus: Azure, documenting databases, SSIS
EEO, including disability/vets (https://cdn-static.findly.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/1240/2021/06/14082050/EEO-Policies-for-WTW-Careers-site-2021.pdf)Note: Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity.WTW is committed to finding opportunities to foster flexibility in the workplace, whenever business and client demands allow. This opportunity meets the criteria for flexible working. Please ask your Recruiter for specific details.Willis Towers Watson may be subject to mandatory employment-related COVID-19 vaccination requirements. Therefore, to the extent any such mandates apply, you may be required to certify and provide documentation of full vaccination against COVID-19 if you are hired in the U.S. If you accept an offer from WTW and are subject to a mandate but are unable or unwilling to be vaccinated because of medical reasons or sincerely-held religious beliefs, you may request a medical or religious accommodation. If you require an accommodation, the Company will evaluate your request and work with you to identify reasonable alternatives to vaccination, if available.
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