Database Developer

Description

Summary of Duties, Responsibilities, and Knowledge Required

Position Purpose

The Database Developer is required to support the planning, design, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing data systems. This position enables standardized reporting, advanced analytics, digital tools, and user interfaces needed to improve plant performance, identify bottlenecks, and support operational decision-making across the organization.

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, design, develop, and implement company databases for reporting, analytics, and operational decision support.

• Modify existing databases and develop new database solutions from concept through deployment.

• Define data structures, database requirements, documentation, operational guidelines, and protection standards.

• Write and maintain database code, including queries, stored procedures, data access logic, and database modifications.

• Install, configure, manage, and support database environments used by manufacturing and support functions.

• Maintain database dictionaries, data relationships, and system integrations through effective database design.

• Support database standards, naming conventions, governance practices, and development guidelines.

• Monitor service requests and problem tickets, working directly with customers to resolve database and application issues.

• Perform data analytics and create dashboards using tools such as Qlik Sense to visualize manufacturing performance.

• Analyze manufacturing metrics to identify top bottleneck areas, downtime drivers, throughput constraints, and performance gaps.

• Work with ICT to migrate server data, normalize datasets, and build algorithms to ingest information from multiple sources.

• Develop user interfaces and applications to collect, display, and manage information across the organization.

• Support cross-functional teams including Maintenance, Quality, Operations, Engineering, ICT, and plant leadership.

Detailed Programming Language and Technology Requirements

• SQL - Advanced knowledge required to design and optimize complex queries, stored procedures, triggers, data structures, reporting tables, and high-volume manufacturing databases. SQL is critical for data integrity, performance, historical analysis, and standard reporting.

• Python - Required for data automation, ETL scripting, data validation, analytics, API integration, and future machine learning or predictive analytics use cases. Python supports scalable data processing and reduces manual reporting effort.

• C# / .NET / ASP.NET (familiarity) - Required to develop enterprise applications, web-based tools, backend services, and user interfaces that connect databases with plant systems, dashboards, and data collection processes.

• VBA - Required to support legacy Excel-based tools, automate repetitive reporting tasks, and bridge current plant-level processes with future database-driven solutions.

• Qlik Sense (Power BI) - Required to build dashboards, data models, visualizations, and leadership reporting tools for KPIs such as OPE, downtime, bottlenecks, and production performance.

• HTML / CSS / JavaScript (nice to have) - Required to create browser-based interfaces for data entry, validation, reporting, and user interaction across plant and corporate teams.

• C++ / Java / VB.NET - Required or strongly preferred to support legacy applications, vendor systems, object-oriented programming needs, and integration with existing manufacturing platforms.

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Strong knowledge of database design, data architecture, data structures, and database administration practices.

• Experience developing and reporting large, complex databases with high data accuracy and performance requirements.

• Advanced data analysis, validation, normalization, and processing skills.

• Ability to translate manufacturing needs into technical solutions, dashboards, applications, and automated reporting tools.

• Understanding of manufacturing KPIs, plant performance metrics, downtime analysis, bottleneck identification, and throughput improvement.

• Ability to integrate data from multiple systems and create a reliable single source of truth.

• Knowledge of data analytics, machine learning, and data science concepts to support future digital transformation initiatives.

• Strong communication and coordination skills with ability to interface with hourly employees, engineers, plant leadership, ICT, and leadership.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work under strict timelines, and support urgent plant operational needs.

• Ability to work flexible hours and overtime as required to support plant operations and system deployments.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.

• Three to five years of related experience.

• Experience with MS Office and Google Workspace tools.

• Experience with SQL, Python, ASP.NET, VBA, Qlik Sense, HTML, and CSS.

• Experience developing, maintaining, and reporting from large and complex databases.

• Manufacturing/Automotive experience preferred.

• Knowledge of analytics, machine learning, and data science preferred.

Skills

Sql, Sql server, Etl, power bi, python

Top Skills Details

Sql,Sql server,Etl,power bi,python

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Auburn Hills, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $64.82 - $64.82/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Auburn Hills,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 7, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.