2014-03-19

IRC18256

Description

Job Title Application Lead - SQL and PL/SQL

Location US, CT, Stamford

Company Description

Gartner, Inc. (NYSE: IT) is the world’s leading information technology research and advisory company. We deliver the technology-related insight necessary for our clients to make the right decisions, every day. From CIOs and senior IT leaders in corporations and government agencies, to business leaders in high-tech and telecom enterprises and professional services firms, to technology investors, we are the valuable partner to 11,700 distinct organizations. Through the resources of Gartner Research, Gartner Consulting and Gartner Events, we work with every client to research, analyze and interpret the business of IT within the context of their individual role. Founded in 1979, Gartner is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, U.S.A., and has 4,900 associates, including 1,250 research analysts and consultants, and clients in 85 countries.

Job Description

The Application Lead is responsible for design, implementation, and support of relational database modules using SQL and PL/SQL to help fulfill our enterprise content management strategy. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader who has led groups of developers in building and supporting PL/SQL applications. Key responsibilities include:

* Designing, implementing, unit, integration testing and supporting modules developed using SQL and PL/SQL in relational databases
* Perform support and maintenance tasks to address production issues reported by clients
* Lead review and analysis of business requirements
* Collaborate on architecture and technical design discussions
* Lead and participate in code reviews, peer inspections and technical design/specifications
* Prepare and provide adequate (quality and quantity) documentation for work products
* Work with cross-functional teams to resolve business process issues and identify business process improvement opportunities
* Responsibility for resolving all issued assigned in a timely manner
* Ownership for development of application architecture and delivery of technical solutions that meet business requirements
* Ensure that all applications conform to system and programming standards and are appropriately documented
* Manage formal and informal project communication amongst team and with other project participants using methods appropriate to audience and type of communication

Job Requirements

* Bachelor or Master''s degree in Computer Science
* 8-10 years experience in SQL and PL/SQL and relational databases
* Design and develop software applications using Oracle database, including writing complex SQL queries, performance tuning, and coding using PL/SQL.
* Create and integrate multiple programs and objects to address business requirements and present and defend technical recommendations.
* Understanding of dimensional and relational modeled schemas
* Good software development and design fundamentals
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Experience working with all levels of the organization, both technical and non-technical.
* Superior people skills; must be able to work in a team environment
* Strong problem solving skills
* Must perform well under pressure and meet deadlines
* .NET experience is a plus

Additional Details

Gartner is an Affirmative Action-Equal Opportunity Employer.
Gartner is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer committed to the value of workforce diversity. Gartner does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veterans status, or any other basis covered by applicable law. All matters relating to employment with the Company are based on, and operate according to, the principle of merit.

If you would like to be considered for employment opportunities with Gartner and need special assistance due to a disability or accommodation for a disability, please send us an email atApplicant.Assistance@gartner.com.

Amount of Travel

Work At Home

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