SQL Server Developer (7-12 yrs)

Job Description :

Responsibilities :

- Develop, test, and maintain the database code.

- Create or modify database objects and/or write SQL code in support of application needs.

- Monitor and improve database performance and capacity.

- Ensure that database systems are safeguarded and implement necessary security measures to ensure data integrity.

- Assist with upgrading the database for new version releases when needed.

- Syncing data across data sources.

- Research emerging database and application development software products, languages, and standards in support of development efforts.

Requirements :

- Must have Expert level (5+ years) hands-on database development experience and skills and database maintenance experience) in MS SQL Server.

- Bachelor's degree or technical institute degree/certificate in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field or equivalent combination of knowledge and experience.

This role requires an overlap with multiple time zones for planning meetings, status updates, etc. regularly. The duration of these overlaps can change depending on the type of meeting.

Primary Skills :

The candidate must possess the following primary skills :

- Excellent 5+ years hands-on database experience and skills in developing MS SQL Server Stored Procedures, functions, triggers, queries, scripts, etc.

- Excellent 3+ years hands-on MS SQL Server database experience in troubleshooting, performance tuning, debugging, and query optimization in MS SQL Server.

- Excellent 3+ years in indexing, finding, and resolving potential for database deadlocks.

- Experience in MS SQL Server database migrations and upgrades.

- Has experience with analytics and reporting.

Secondary Skills :

It would be advantageous if the candidate also has the following secondary skills :

- Have an MS SQL Server / Azure SQL certification OR are willing to obtain it in a short time frame.

- Nice to have experience with ETL, and Azure SQL.

Soft Skills :

- Strong writing skills are essential, as is the ability to work effectively in a fully remote team without the need for a physical office.

- The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative team environment with a diverse range of people and is passionate about delivering an amazing customer experience.

- They should be adaptable, and capable of changing their mind and influencing others.