Senior SQL Data Developer

Role Description

This is a remote position.

• Engagement Type: Temporary contract
• Duration: Approximately 8 weeks, with potential for extension depending on project needs.
• Start Date: Immediate need — target start within 1 week.
• Location: remote from U.S.

We are seeking a Senior SQL Data Developer with deep SQL expertise, Oil & Gas industry experience, and hands-on experience supporting SAP implementation data conversion activities, including familiarity with PRA – Production and Revenue Accounting. This role will serve as a temporary backfill for the lead onshore data developer on a critical SAP Oil & Gas implementation project.

Key Responsibilities

• Step into the lead onshore data developer role during the temporary leave period.
• Develop, review, optimize, and troubleshoot complex SQL scripts and queries.
• Support SAP data conversion and migration activities, including extraction, transformation, validation, and load support.
• Work with Oil & Gas SAP data, including PRA-related conversion areas.
• Partner with functional teams, technical teams, offshore resources, SI teams, and client stakeholders.
• Maintain continuity of critical project deliverables with minimal onboarding.
• Identify and resolve data quality, data integrity, and conversion-related issues.
• Support mock conversions, testing cycles, cutover activities, and data validation efforts.
• Provide clear technical documentation, status updates, and issue resolution notes as needed.
• Operate independently in a fast-paced, high-priority project environment.

Qualifications

• Deep hands-on experience with SQL, including complex queries, performance tuning, stored procedures, data validation, and troubleshooting.
• Prior experience supporting SAP implementation projects.
• Experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
• Hands-on experience with SAP data conversions / data migration.
• Familiarity with PRA – Production and Revenue Accounting.
• Ability to step into a senior or lead technical role with minimal ramp-up time.
• Availability to start within one week.
• Strong communication skills with both technical and functional teams.
• Ability to work under pressure and support business-critical project timelines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Lead Data Developer, Data Conversion Lead, or Technical Data Lead.
• Experience with ETL, data profiling, or data migration tools.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA or SAP ECC in an Oil & Gas environment.
• Experience supporting cutover planning, mock load cycles, and production data loads.
• Experience working with onshore/offshore delivery models and SI-led implementation teams.