Senior Database Developer

Senior Database Developer

Role Summary
We are seeking a Senior Database Developer to design, develop, optimize, and manage database solutions for a cloud native application deployed on Microsoft Azure. This role requires deep expertise in Azure SQL / SQL Server, strong ownership of database design and performance, and hands on involvement in CI/CD driven database deployments using PowerShell.
Key Responsibilities
" Design, develop, and maintain Azure SQL / SQL Server databases to support enterprise grade applications
" Develop and optimize T SQL, stored procedures, functions, views, and indexes
" Ensure database performance, scalability, availability, and data integrity
" Partner closely with application developers to support backend and full stack features
" Implement and manage database deployments using PowerShell and automated release pipelines
" Support CI/CD workflows using Azure DevOps and GitHub
" Perform schema versioning, migration, partitioning, and release coordination across environments
" Troubleshoot production issues and perform performance tuning and root cause analysis
" Enforce database security, access controls, and best practices
Required Skills & Experience
" Strong experience as a Senior Database Developer or equivalent role
" Advanced expertise in SQL Server / Azure SQL
" Strong T SQL development skills (stored procedures, indexing, query optimization)
" Experience with Azure hosted databases and cloud based architectures
" Hands on experience with PowerShell for database deployment and automation
" Experience working with Azure DevOps pipelines and GitHub for version control
" Solid understanding of database design principles and data modeling
" Experience supporting applications built on .NET / C# (backend integration)
Nice to Have
" Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Bicep, ARM, or Terraform
" Experience with database monitoring, performance diagnostics, and tuning in Azure
" Familiarity with security, auditing, and compliance requirements
" Experience in Agile/Scrum delivery environments
Work Style
" Individual contributor role with strong ownership of database architecture and delivery
" Collaborative mindset, working closely with full stack, backend, and DevOps teams