Senior Application Developer

We are seeking a skilled MS SQL Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in designing, developing, and maintaining SQL databases and applications. This role requires a proactive individual who can work closely with other developers, analysts, and stakeholders to ensure the performance, availability, and security of our databases.

Responsibilities:

SQL Development:
Query Writing: Write complex SQL queries, scripts, and stored procedures to support application functionality.
Optimization: Optimize SQL queries for performance and scalability.
Stored Procedures: Develop and maintain stored procedures, functions, and triggers.
ETL Processes: Design and implement ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes to integrate data from various sources.
Data Manipulation: Perform data manipulation tasks such as inserts, updates, and deletes.
Error Handling: Implement robust error handling and logging mechanisms in SQL scripts.
Code Reviews: Participate in code reviews to ensure SQL code quality and adherence to best practices.
Version Control: Use version control systems to manage changes to SQL scripts and database objects.
Testing: Conduct unit testing and integration testing of SQL code to ensure functionality and performance.
Collaboration: Work closely with application developers to integrate database functionality and optimize performance.

Database Design & Data Integration:
Design and implement database schemas, tables, views, and stored procedures.
Ensure database designs meet business requirements and performance standards.
Design and implement ETL processes to integrate data from various sources.
Ensure data consistency and integrity across different systems.

Performance Tuning:
Monitor and optimize database performance.
Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks in SQL queries and database structures.

Data Analysis and Reporting:
Develop and maintain reports and dashboards using SQL and reporting tools.
Provide data analysis and insights to support business decision making.

Collaboration:
Work closely with application developers to integrate database functionality.
Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver solutions.

Maintenance and Support:
Perform regular database maintenance tasks such as backups, restores, and integrity checks.
Provide support for database related issues and troubleshoot problems as they arise.

Security and Compliance:
Implement and maintain database security policies and procedures.
Ensure compliance with data protection regulations and best practices.

Documentation:
Maintain detailed documentation of database designs, processes, and configurations.
Document any changes made to the database environment for future reference.

Qualification & Experience:
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
3+ years of experience as a MS SQL Developer.
Proven experience with Microsoft SQL Server latest versions.
Strong experience in writing and optimizing complex SQL queries and stored procedures.
Experience with ETL processes and data integration.

Technical Skills:
Proficiency in MS SQL and database development.
Strong knowledge of database design principles and best practices.
Familiarity with performance tuning and optimization techniques.
Experience with reporting tools such as SSRS, Power BI, or Tableau.
Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Certifications (Preferred):
Microsoft Certified
AWS Certified