Senior Developer(DBA + SQL)

About This Role 6 years of experience Skills: Database Administrator, SQL Server, Azure SQL Database, Query Optimization, fine-tuning Key Responsibilities • Administer and manage production SQL Server environments across Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and AWS MySQL • Author, review, and optimize T-SQL queries, stored procedures, DML statements, and schema changes • Perform query performance tuning through execution plan analysis, indexing strategies, statistics management, and operator-level diagnostics • Collaborate closely with the lead architect to evaluate and implement decisions impacting production environments • Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of production schemas, data flows, and system architecture • Support Entity Framework–based applications by analyzing generated SQL and recommending optimizations • Leverage AI tooling to enhance database operations, monitoring, and automation practices – This is nice to have. • Proactively identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, risks, and operational inefficiencies Required Qualifications Technical • 6+ years of hands-on experience as a Database Administrator with hands-on SQL Server expertise • Proficiency with Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance • Experience with cloud-hosted relational databases, including AWS MySQL • Advanced T-SQL skills, including DDL, DML, stored procedures, and query optimization • Demonstrated ability to interpret execution plans and conduct operator-level query analysis • Working knowledge of Entity Framework and its SQL generation patterns • Familiarity with AI tools and their application in database management and automation Professional Attributes • Strong operational mindset with a focus on reliability, performance, and production stability • Decisive and composed under pressure, with the ability to make sound judgments in live production environments • Self-directed and proactive, with a track record of identifying and addressing issues independently • Intellectually curious, with a demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional growth • Highly reliable, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability • Collaborative team player with the ability to serve as a trusted technical partner to senior leadership • Well-rounded perspective that extends beyond data semantics to encompass system-wide operational awareness Apply now