Senior Database Developer

About the role

This role requires deep expertise in Azure SQL / SQL Server, strong ownership of database design and performance, and hands-on involvement in CI/CD driven database deployments using PowerShell. The opportunity includes designing, developing, optimizing, and managing database solutions for a cloud native application deployed on Microsoft Azure.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Azure SQL / SQL Server databases to support enterprise grade applications
• Develop and optimize T SQL, stored procedures, functions, views, and indexes
• Ensure database performance, scalability, availability, and data integrity
• Partner closely with application developers to support backend and full stack features
• Implement and manage database deployments using PowerShell and automated release pipelines
• Support CI/CD workflows using Azure DevOps and GitHub
• Perform schema versioning, migration, partitioning, and release coordination across environments
• Troubleshoot production issues and perform performance tuning and root cause analysis

Requirements

• Strong experience as a Senior Database Developer or equivalent role
• Advanced expertise in SQL Server / Azure SQL
• Strong T SQL development skills (stored procedures, indexing, query optimization)
• Experience with Azure hosted databases and cloud based architectures
• Hands-on experience with PowerShell for database deployment and automation
• Experience working with Azure DevOps pipelines and GitHub for version control
• Solid understanding of database design principles and data modeling
• Experience supporting applications built on .NET / C (backend integration)

Qualifications

• Nice to have: Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Bicep, ARM, or Terraform
• Experience with database monitoring, performance diagnostics, and tuning in Azure
• Familiarity with security, auditing, and compliance requirements
• Experience in Agile/Scrum delivery environments

Skills

• Database management
• Database design
• Cloud database
• Backup and recovery

Benefits

• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave
• 10 paid holidays
• Bereavement leave and jury duty eligibility
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short- and long-term disability benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)