Database Developer Contract Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

Location: Hybrid (St. Paul, MN) | Fully Remote Candidates Considered

Employment Type: Full-Time or Contract-to-Hire

Are you a seasoned Database Developer who enjoys solving complex data challenges, optimizing performance, and building enterprise-scale data solutions? Trissential is seeking an experienced Database Developer to join our client's team and play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining critical database, ETL, reporting, and data integration solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-impact data initiatives while collaborating with skilled professionals in a modern, Agile environment.

What's In It for You?

• Work on enterprise-scale database modernization, integration, and migration initiatives
• Influence the design and performance of mission-critical data platforms and applications
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across development, analytics, and business units
• Utilize modern data engineering practices and technologies including SQL Server, Python, PySpark, SSIS, and Power BI
• Contribute to projects that directly impact operational efficiency and business decision-making
• Enjoy flexibility with a hybrid work arrangement while remote candidates are also considered
• Join a collaborative environment that values innovation, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement

Your Role & Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise databases, including stored procedures, indexing strategies, and data models
• Develop and optimize ETL pipelines and workflows using SSIS, Python, PySpark, and SQL Server technologies
• Lead and execute large-scale data migration initiatives, including data cleansing, validation, transformation, and reconciliation activities
• Create and optimize SQL scripts, stored procedures, and database objects to support data conversion and ongoing operational processes
• Develop robust data ingestion and transformation workflows across raw, staging, curated, and analytics layers
• Build, enhance, and maintain reporting and dashboard solutions using SSRS and Power BI
• Design logical and physical data models, including ERD development and database architecture documentation
• Develop views, stored procedures, SQL scripts, and other database components supporting transactional and reporting environments
• Provide production support by troubleshooting data, performance, and system-related issues
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, code reviews, development activities, testing, and deployment cycles
• Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to deliver scalable and maintainable data solutions
• Provide knowledge transfer and technical documentation to support ongoing operations and future enhancements

Skills & Experience You Should Possess

• 10+ years of experience in database development, database engineering, or data engineering roles
• Strong expertise with Microsoft SQL Server and advanced T-SQL development
• Proven experience with SQL performance tuning, query optimization, indexing, and troubleshooting
• Hands-on experience developing and supporting ETL processes using SSIS
• Experience with Python and/or PySpark for data processing and transformation
• Strong understanding of data integration, data governance, and enterprise data management principles
• Experience designing logical and physical data models and implementing scalable database architectures
• Experience developing reporting solutions using SSRS and Power BI
• Ability to work effectively in Agile development environments and collaborate across technical and business teams
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Bonus Points If You Have

• Experience supporting mission-critical systems within financial services, government, legal, or highly regulated industries
• Experience with Azure DevOps, GitHub, Jenkins, or similar DevOps platforms
• Familiarity with CI/CD processes supporting database deployments
• Experience with enterprise-scale data warehouse environments and modern analytics platforms
• Exposure to cloud-based data engineering and integration solutions
• Experience leading data migration or modernization initiatives

Education & Certifications You Need

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Microsoft SQL Server, Azure Data, Power BI, or related certifications are preferred but not required
• Additional cloud, database, or DevOps certifications are considered a plus

What We Offer

At Trissential, we value expertise, innovation, and collaboration. By joining our client's team, you'll have the opportunity to work on impactful initiatives while advancing your career in a supportive and growth-oriented environment.

• Competitive Compensation - You choose the model that works best for you, both with company-sponsored benefits! $144,000-$153,000 annually or $89-$95 per hour. Final compensation is determined based on skill alignment, years of experience, and fair, market-based rates by geography
• Comprehensive Benefits for you and your dependents - Extensive Medical Plans, Dental, Vision, HSA with company contribution, company sponsored Life Insurance and Short / Long term disability insurance, a host of voluntary plans including legal, hospital, accident, pet wellness, and 401k with matching
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
• Strong Team Culture - Collaborate with experienced professionals who value precision, performance, and teamwork

This role is only open to candidates who are authorized to work in the United States

Ready to be part of something exciting? Apply today and bring your database and data engineering expertise to a team where your work will have a meaningful impact.