Database Developer - Remote anywhere in the US

REMOTE

What We Do:  

KinderSystems (www.KinderSystems.com) is the leading provider of subsidy management software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions to state agencies, Head Start programs, and child care providers. Built and supported by industry experts, KinderSystems envisions a world where all families, no matter their income level, have access to high quality child care. Hundreds of agencies in the publicly funded child care sector use KinderSystems applications via the cloud or mobile devices to streamline their operations, ensure compliance with government regulations, and meet the needs of the families they serve. 

Interfaces Developer

The role will be a critical part of a small team working with the client to design, implement, test, and deploy new import/export functionality for our existing enterprise solutions. We’re looking for a candidate that is a passionate problem solver with excellent communication skills that is experienced with troubleshooting and designing new functionality based on client requirements and documentation.  

 

What you'll do

  • Build and maintain backend components and ETL processes — stored procedures, SQL jobs, SSIS packages, APIs, and PowerShell/batch scripts
  • Diagnose complex data and performance issues and deliver durable technical solutions
  • Use modern AI tools like Claude Code for daily development and repetitive work
  • Write code that's clear, easy to test, and easy for the next person to maintain
  • Participate in after-hours deployments, database scripting, and critical job runs as needed
  • Document your work as you go
  • Join daily standups to share progress and surface blockers early
  • Partner directly with clients to gather requirements and shape new data structures
  • Contribute to code reviews against internal standards
  • Provide technical guidance and effort estimates in product design sessions
  • Support QA during testing phases
  • Reliably ship critical work on time

Who you are

  • 4+ years of recent experience with enterprise Microsoft SQL Server and SSIS
  • Strong working knowledge of: 
    • Relational database design
    • ETL processing and best practices
    • T-SQL — stored procedures, functions, triggers, views
    • Performance tuning with query execution plans
  • Passionate problem solver; adept at troubleshooting support tickets by tracing the code's path to identify and solve problems and find the root cause
  • Comfortable working independently and within a small team
  • Sharp communicator with strong attention to detail
  • Bonus: hands-on experience with Claude Code and Jira

What We Offer:  

  • The ability to work remotely from anywhere in the US, with travel required once per year
  • Compensation range is $95,000-$105,000 annually; based on experience 
  • Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, and generous PTO 
  • Friendly, supportive, and adventurous environment with a team of engaged colleagues 

KinderSystems actively embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a meaningful way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be which is why we do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.  


All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States (without sponsorship) and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.