SQL Developer With C#

Hi,

Job Title:- SQL Developer With C#

Location:- Plano, TX - (Hybrid)

Duration:-6 months+ Contract To Hire

One position has been filled, while the rest remain open. Please ensure that when you share candidate details, they are clearly informed about the mandatory assignment that must be completed prior to the in-person interview. Many candidates have withdrawn after learning about the assignment, as it requires delivering a comprehensive end-to-end solution. Setting expectations early will help avoid drop-offs and ensure only committed candidates proceed. Let s emphasize the importance and scope of the assignment during initial outreach. This will help streamline the interview process and improve candidate engagement.

Top 4 Core Technical Skill Priorities:

1. SQL Server Expertise (Primary Focus):
   Stored procedures, user-defined functions, linked servers
   SSIS experience required
2. Full-Stack Exposure (Secondary, but important):
   Backend and basic frontend understanding
   Comfortable working across:
   .NET / C#
   Python (web apps, services, APIs)
   SQL Server and PostgreSQL
3. AI/ML Coding Tools Experience (Non-Negotiable):
   Must be actively leveraging AI tooling in development
   Tools in use or being adopted:
   ChatGPT(Enterprise)
   OpenAI APIs
   GitHub Copilot (via VS Code)
   Must be resourceful, set the tone for AI enablement in team
4. Cloud Experience (Preferred):
   AWS is preferred(new platform being built there)
   Azure is acceptable if candidate is strong overall
   Experience migrating from on-prem to AWS is a plus

About the Role:

We are looking for a Senior SQL Engineer to lead the design and implementation of SQL-based solutions powering our critical applications and workflows. This role goes beyond writing SQL code - it's about defining standards, mentoring peers, owning architecture, and enabling productivity through AI, CI/CD, and automation.

Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and optimize SQL Server solutions including stored procedures, ETL packages (SSIS), and schema designs.
• Lead performance tuning, root cause analysis, and system-level SQL improvements.
• Collaborate across business, QA, and infrastructure teams to define requirements and deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Drive the adoption of CI/CD pipelines for SQL deployments using GitLab or similar tools.
• Use VS Code, SSMS, and Visual Studio for scalable development and debugging.
• Enforce Git workflows (e.g., feature branching, pull requests) and conduct peer code reviews.
• Serve as a mentor to junior engineers and promote documentation best practices.
• Champion the use of AI-assisted tooling (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT) to drive efficiency, automation, and quality in development.

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years of experience with SQL Server, T-SQL, SSIS, and stored procedure development.
• Proven expertise in performance tuning and data modeling.
• Strong proficiency with VS Code, SSMS, Visual Studio, Git/GitLab, and Agile delivery.
• Experience leading delivery of large-scale SQL/ETL solutions from requirements to deployment.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, unit testing frameworks (e.g., tSQLt), and AI-driven coding tools.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring abilities.

Bonus Experience

• Cloud platform experience (Azure SQL, AWS RDS, etc.)
• Dimensional modeling, OLAP/BI reporting backends
• Knowledge of data privacy regulations (HIPAA, GDPR)

Zafar Khan

Technical Recruiter