Application Development Analyst IV (Contractor)

SQL - Application Development Analyst IV (Contract)Contract - Potential for Extension or ConversionLocation: Philadelphia, PA (Remote EST)Pay: Available on W2OverviewWe are seeking a SQL Application Analyst to support and enhance a large-scale real-time reporting platform used by thousands of business users. This role blends data engineering, application support, and stakeholder engagement, making it ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex data challenges while serving as a technical owner for a critical business application.The successful candidate will have strong SQL expertise, experience troubleshooting production systems, and the ability to work across technical and business teams to ensure data integrity, platform reliability, and continuous improvement.Key ResponsibilitiesServe as the primary technical owner for a business-critical real-time reporting application.Investigate and resolve production issues, support requests, and data-related incidents.Perform data validation, analysis, and troubleshooting across multiple systems and environments.Trace data flows from source systems through reporting platforms and downstream applications.Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand reporting requirements and implement requested enhancements.Review and manage application access requests and access audits.Support onboarding and integration of new data sources into the reporting environment.Coordinate and communicate application changes, issue resolution, and project updates to internal stakeholders.Partner with technical teams and external support vendors to maintain platform stability and performance.Identify opportunities for process improvements and enhancements to data quality and reporting capabilities.