Title : Microsoft SQL Developer.
Location : Mechanicsville ,VA
Duration : 12 + Months
Job Type : C
Description :
Agency Interview Type: Both Phone and In Person
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Senior Microsoft SQL Developer.
Position Summary
The Senior Microsoft SQL Developer will support the modernization of anenterprise tolling transaction platform undergoing a partial rewrite usingmicroservices and modularization. This role is a critical part of theAgile/Scrum project team and is responsible for developing, optimizing, andmodernizing SQL components within a business-critical, high-availability SQLServer environment running on Azure Virtual Machines (IaaS). The developer willcollaborate with solution architects, cloud engineers, API developers, andtesters to ensure high performance, scalability, and maintainability of thedatabase platform, reporting to the Development Manager.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop and optimize T-SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, and viewsto support new application capabilities.
• Perform advanced performance tuning, indexing strategies, and queryoptimization for a business-critical SQL environment.
• Modernize existing SQL components while supporting legacy SQL code andstructures.
• Support new feature development aligned with the microservices-basedapplication modernization approach.
• Collaborate with .NET Core/C# developers to ensure efficient data accesspatterns and API/database integrations.
• Participate in modernizing existing database models to support modular,scalable architecture.
• Support and maintain high availability environments using Always Onavailability groups.
• Develop migration scripts, ETL logic, and integration solutions using SSISand Databricks.
• Ensure PCI compliance requirements are followed and implement data retention rules as required.
• Contribute SQL-related changes through CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub workflows.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and deliver assigned work within established sprint cycles.
Required Skills
• 7–10+ years of SQL Server development experience in enterprise environments.
• Advanced T-SQL development skills including query tuning and performanceoptimization.
• Experience developing in SQL Server on Azure VM (IaaS) environments.
• Hands-on experience supporting high availability architectures using AlwaysOn availability groups.
• Experience modernizing database code and schemas, including legacy SQLsupport.
• Experience building ETL solutions using SSIS and Databricks.
• Experience collaborating with .NET Core/C# development teams.
• Experience deploying SQL updates through Azure DevOps and GitHub CI/CDpipelines.
• Ability to work effectively within Agile/Scrum teams.
• Knowledge of PCI compliance and database security requirements.
Preferred Skills
• Experience with Terraform or infrastructure-as-code to support SQLdeployments.
• Experience working with microservices architectures and domain-driven design.
• Knowledge of scaling strategies for high-transaction SQL environments.
• Experience modernizing SQL workloads in cloud-hosted environments.
Work Environment & Arrangement
This role follows a hybrid work schedule requiring the developer to be onsite 1day per week. Only local candidates will be considered for this position.
Duration, Level, and Rate
• Contract Length: 12 months, with possible extension.
• CAI Skill Level: Level 4 (Senior Developer).
• Maximum Bill Rate: $114.00/hour.
Skills :
Skill | Required / Desired | Amount | of Experience |
SQL Server development experience in enterprise environments. | Required | 7 | Years |
Advanced T-SQL development skills including query tuning and performance optimization | Required | 5 | Years |
Experience developing in SQL Server on Azure environments. | Required | 5 | Years |
Hands-on experience supporting high availability architectures using Always On availability groups | Required | 5 | Years |
Experience modernizing database code and schemas, including legacy SQL support. | Required | 5 | Years |
Experience collaborating with .NET Core/C# development teams. | Required | 5 | Years |
Experience deploying SQL updates through Azure DevOps and GitHub CI/CD pipelines. | Required | 5 | Years |
Ability to work effectively within Agile/Scrum teams. | Required | 5 | Years |
Experience modernizing SQL workloads in cloud-hosted environments. | Required | 5 | Years |
Experience building ETL solutions using SSIS and Databricks. | Desired | 5 | Years |
Knowledge of PCI compliance and database security requirements. | Desired | 5 | Years |
Experience with Terraform or infrastructure-as-code to support SQL deployments. | Desired | 3 | Years |
Experience working with microservices architectures and domain-driven design. | Desired | 5 | Years |
Knowledge of scaling strategies for high-transaction SQL environments. | Desired | 5 | Years |
Minimum of 10 years of IT experience | Required | 10 | Years |
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