Sr. Programmer/Analyst - Hybrid Houston, TX

IT

Bellaire, Texas Temp Oct 12, 2026

Sr. Programmer/Analyst

Location:

Houston, TX Hybrid

Pay Rate:

Starting at $50.00/hour

Schedule:

Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid; local candidates only. May be required to work onsite 2-3 days per week or more as needed.

Dean's Professional Services is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Programmer/Analyst to support a leading healthcare organization in Houston, TX. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior-level technology professional with strong Snowflake, SQL, and Qlik Sense experience who can help support a major data modernization initiative.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience building Snowflake data marts, developing curated datasets and reporting views, and designing and maintaining Qlik Sense interfaces and dashboards that consume Snowflake data.

Responsibilities

Analyze and develop technology solutions that support organizational, regulatory, and strategic requirements.

Design, develop, and modify technical specifications for information systems and data solutions.

Support the Snowflake migration initiative, including the development of data marts and curated reporting datasets.

Develop and maintain Snowflake tables, views, tasks, and streams.

Build scalable data models using facts, dimensions, and reusable data structures.

Develop ELT processes and optimize data pipelines for performance and reliability.

Develop and maintain Qlik Sense applications, dashboards, data load scripts, and visualizations.

Design reusable metrics, KPIs, and semantic layers that support business reporting requirements.

Build curated reporting views and certified datasets for consumption by reporting and analytics tools.

Perform advanced SQL development, data validation, system integration, and performance tuning.

Configure and maintain appropriate security and access controls within data and reporting environments.

Analyze system performance and optimize programs and data processes as needed.

Develop and implement data verification methods to ensure accuracy and integrity.

Conduct system integration testing and troubleshoot issues before deployment.

Identify and correct system errors, bugs, and performance issues.

Implement system modifications to accommodate changing business and technical requirements.

Provide emergency support for malfunctioning systems and critical production issues.

Develop and maintain technical documentation, configuration procedures, program documentation, and issue-resolution documentation.

Establish and maintain development and documentation standards.

Coordinate development and maintenance activities with management, Information Services personnel, business users, and vendors throughout the system life cycle.

Participate in meetings involving user consulting, systems analysis, system design, implementation, and vendor activities.

Analyze data flow across multiple systems and provide technical recommendations for enterprise data solutions.

Support development of structured data dictionaries and standardized data definitions.

Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business reporting requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

Provide technical guidance and expertise related to data architecture, reporting interfaces, and system integration.

May provide project leadership, delegate technical tasks, and coordinate work based on project priorities.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED in Computer Science or a related field required.

8 years of experience in major system design and implementation required.

A Bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of required experience.

Strong experience in application programming and systems development.

Expert-level knowledge of current application and system development techniques.

Advanced knowledge of SQL and relational databases.

Strong understanding of data structures, application development, networking, operating systems, and client/server data processing.

Strong analytical, logical, verbal, and written communication skills.

Ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Strong team-oriented approach with the ability to adapt to varying levels of technical expertise.

Core Snowflake Skills

Advanced SQL

Snowflake tables, views, tasks, and streams

Data modeling using facts and dimensions

Performance tuning and optimization

Security and access management

ELT development

Development of Snowflake data marts

Curated reporting views and certified datasets

Qlik Skills

Qlik Sense development

Qlik data load scripts

Data modeling in Qlik

Dashboard and visualization design

Set analysis

Performance tuning

Publishing and security rules

Data & Reporting Skills

Understanding how Snowflake data is exposed to reporting and analytics tools

Building reusable semantic layers

Designing reusable metrics and KPIs

Translating business reporting requirements into technical solutions

Experience developing enterprise reporting solutions

Additional Technical Experience

SQL Server, including T-SQL, functions, views, database design, and configuration

SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)

SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS)

SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)

Visual Studio and application development

C# and object-oriented programming strongly preferred

Basic understanding of XML

or Silverlight experience preferred

Project management or project leadership experience preferred

Healthcare or managed-care systems experience preferred

Why Join Dean's Professional Services?

Competitive pay starting at $50.00/hour

Monday-Friday daytime schedule

Hybrid work environment with local Houston candidates

Opportunity to contribute to a significant Snowflake data migration and modernization initiative

Hands-on experience with Snowflake, Qlik Sense, data marts, and enterprise reporting

Supportive and collaborative professional environment

Opportunities for professional growth and career development

Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)

Career opportunities with a nationally recognized healthcare staffing firm

Dean's Professional Services is a national, award-winning staffing firm. Since 1993, we have connected over 50,000 healthcare professionals with leading organizations across the country by matching exceptional talent with rewarding career opportunities.

today at or call 713-785-7483 for more information.

Dean's Professional Services is a national, award-winning staffing solutions firm providing temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct-hire solutions across healthcare, administrative, and hospitality industries.