SQL Developer

Title: Database Developer

Location: Hybrid/Montvale, NJ

Duration: 12 Months+

*Selected candidate will be expected to interview in person in Montvale and work at least 2 days per week from the Montvale office*

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