Senior Developer (DBA + SQL)
Key ResponsibilitiesAdminister and manage production SQL Server environments across Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and AWS MySQLAuthor, review, and optimize T-SQL queries, stored procedures, DML statements, and schema changesPerform query performance tuning through execution plan analysis, indexing strategies, statistics management, and operator-level diagnosticsCollaborate closely with the lead architect to evaluate and implement decisions impacting production environmentsDevelop and maintain a thorough understanding of production schemas, data flows, and system architectureSupport Entity Framework–based applications by analyzing generated SQL and recommending optimizationsLeverage AI tooling to enhance database operations, monitoring, and automation practicesProactively identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, risks, and operational inefficienciesRequired QualificationsTechnical5+ years of hands-on experience as a Database Administrator with hands-on SQL Server expertiseProficiency with Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed InstanceExperience with cloud-hosted relational databases, including AWS MySQLAdvanced T-SQL skills, including DDL, DML, stored procedures, and query optimizationDemonstrated ability to interpret execution plans and conduct operator-level query analysisWorking knowledge of Entity Framework and its SQL generation patternsFamiliarity with AI tools and their application in database management and automationProfessional AttributesStrong operational mindset with a focus on reliability, performance, and production stabilityDecisive and composed under pressure, with the ability to make sound judgments in live production environmentsSelf-directed and proactive, with a track record of identifying and addressing issues independentlyIntellectually curious, with a demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional growthHighly reliable, with a strong sense of ownership and accountabilityCollaborative team player with the ability to serve as a trusted technical partner to senior leadershipWell-rounded perspective that extends beyond data semantics to encompass system-wide operational awareness