Senior Microsoft SQL Developer

DataStaff Inc. is seeking a Senior Microsoft SQL Developer for a long-term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients located in Richmond, VA.*This position is hybrid; 1 day per week will be onsiteJob Description:The Senior Microsoft SQL Developer will support the modernization of an enterprise tolling transaction platform undergoing a partial rewrite using microservices and modularization. This role is a critical part of the Agile/Scrum project team and is responsible for developing, optimizing, and modernizing SQL components within a business-critical, high-availability SQL Server environment running on Azure Virtual Machines (IaaS). The developer will collaborate with solution architects, cloud engineers, API developers, and testers to ensure high performance, scalability, and maintainability of the database platform, reporting to the Development Manager.Responsibilities: Develop and optimize T-SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, and views to support new application capabilities.Perform advanced performance tuning, indexing strategies, and query optimization for a business-critical SQL environment.Modernize existing SQL components while supporting legacy SQL code and structures.Support new feature development aligned with the microservices-based application modernization approach.Collaborate with .NET Core/C# developers to ensure efficient data access patterns and API/database integrations.Participate in modernizing existing database models to support modular, scalable architecture.Support and maintain high availability environments using Always On availability groups.Develop migration scripts, ETL logic, and integration solutions using SSIS and Databricks.Ensure PCI compliance requirements are followed and implement data retention rules as required.Contribute SQL-related changes through CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub workflows.Participate in Agile ceremonies and deliver assigned work within established sprint cycles.Required Skills:7 Years - SQL Server development experience in enterprise environments5 Years - Advanced T-SQL development skills including query tuning and performance optimization.5 Years - Experience developing in SQL Server on Azure environments.5 Years - Hands-on experience supporting high availability architectures using Always On availability groups.5 Years - Experience modernizing database code and schemas, including legacy SQL support.5 Years - Experience collaborating with .NET Core/C# development teams.5 Years - Experience deploying SQL updates through Azure DevOps and GitHub CI/CD pipelines.5 Years - Ability to work effectively within Agile/Scrum teams.5 Years - Experience modernizing SQL workloads in cloud-hosted environments.Experience developing in SQL Server on Azure VM (IaaS) environmentsMinimum of 10 years of IT experience.Desired Skills:5 Years - Experience building ETL solutions using SSIS and Databricks.5 Years - Knowledge of PCI compliance and database security requirements.3 Years - Experience with Terraform or infrastructure-as-code to support SQL deployments5 Years - Experience working with microservices architectures and domain-driven design.5 Years - Knowledge of scaling strategies for high-transaction SQL environments.This opportunity is available on a corp-to-corp basis or as a W2 position with a competitive benefits package. DataStaff, Inc. offers medical, dental, and vision coverage options as well as paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave. As many of our opportunities are long-term, we also have a 401k program available for employees after 6 months.