Senior Database Developer

On behalf of our client, Dice Talent Solutions is seeking a Senior Database Developer to help build and support our client s large-scale, enterprise web applications.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background across both SQL and NoSQL technologies and wants to play a meaningful role in shaping the data architecture of a growing SaaS product within cross-functional teams.

This full-time (direct hire) position is based out of Chantilly, VA and works a HYBRID schedule, with Tuesdays and Thursdays as telework days.

Candidates must be able to work on our client s W2 (annual salary + benefits package). No visa sponsorship or transfers are available. No 3rd party Corp to Corp inquiries will be considered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Influence Data Architecture: You will directly influence the data architecture of our product. Your expertise will play a critical part in shaping the future of our data platform.
• Work on a Commercial Enterprise Product: You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that power large-scale enterprise web applications. Your contributions will have a meaningful impact on businesses across the AEC industry.
• Join a Dynamic Team: We foster a collaborative and agile work culture where long-term quality and continuous improvement is valued. You'll work alongside talented professionals who are passionate about what they do.
• Leverage AI in Daily Workflows: Use AI-assisted tools, such as Codex, Opus, or Copilot-style agents, to explore schema designs, generate and refactor queries, produce migration scripts, create tests, and improve documentation paired with rigorous review and validation.

Required Experience & Skills:

• Strong experience developing and maintaining SQL Server databases in a production environment.
• Experience influencing or contributing to database architecture
• Hands-on experience with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB.
• Professional experience working with C#/.NET and Entity Framework (ORM).
• Solid understanding of database performance tuning, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools for query generation, refactoring, performance analysis, test generation, and technical planning.
• Understanding of how to validate, review, and govern AI-generated scripts and code to meet quality, security, and reliability standards.
• Experience supporting production systems and resolving live issues.
• Familiarity with agile development and deployment practices (Scrum, Kanban, or similar).
• Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate effectively with engineers and non-engineers alike.

Personal Qualities

• Proactive, self-starter who drives initiatives forward.
• Strategic thinker with a focus on scalability and maintainability.
• Strong leader who values team success as much as personal success.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment with frequent feature releases.

Preferred:

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
• Familiarity with low code iPaaS or integration platforms.
• Experience with automated database deployments and CI/CD pipelines.
• Background working on commercial SaaS or enterprise software products.
• Exposure to data migrations in evolving, versioned products