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Senior Developer - SQL Database Engineer

Senior Developer - SQL Database Engineer

ConfidentialMumbai
9 days ago
Job description

This role is for a Senior Developer - SQL Database Engineer to join a software engineering team focused on building high-performing, scalable, and enterprise-grade data-driven applications. The successful candidate will be a key contributor to mission-critical systems, combining strong database expertise with a collaborative and growth-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop high-volume, low-latency applications for mission-critical systems, ensuring high-availability and performance.
  • Contribute effectively in all phases of the development lifecycle .
  • Write well-designed, testable, and efficient code .
  • Participate in regular code reviews and lead team refactoring efforts to improve processes.
  • Engage in occasional night and weekend work for high-priority issues, with working hours including at least 8 AM-11 AM ET and every other Thursday, 1-2 hours at 8 PM ET.
  • Work with stakeholders to gather requirements and break down work into manageable tasks.
  • Address bugs with QA, design schemas with the engineering team, and respond quickly to business needs within an Agile development process .

Skills

  • Strong SQL expertise : ability to write complex queries and a deep understanding of database objects (Tables, views, functions, stored procedures, triggers, etc.).
  • Experience in data modeling and understanding of data warehousing architecture , including star and snowflake schema design, and data integration of disparate systems.
  • SQL Server administration experience : familiarity with users, permissions, backups, recovery, and monitoring.
  • Database tuning experience : ability to run diagnostics, optimize queries, build indexes, and perform performance tuning.
  • Experience with best practices around database operations and troubleshooting potential issues, including testing / tracking bugs at the raw data level.
  • ETL experience is a must (SSIS) , with an understanding of various raw data sources (flat file, ODBC, XML, JSON) and how to manipulate them.
  • Understanding of common data warehouse best practices and data cleansing techniques.
  • Willingness to work in an Agile development process and familiarity with tools (JIRA / Bamboo / git / etc).
  • Experience working in production systems .
  • A strong desire to learn new technologies and a growth mentality .
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills .
  • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Adaptable and flexible, with a positive attitude and willingness to accept input.

    • Qualifications

  • Relevant experience working as a database engineer or in a related role.
  • Preferred : Degree in computer science or other technical domain.
  • Preferred : Experience with both MySQL and Microsoft SQL Server .
  • Preferred : Experience with Python .
  • Preferred : Experience developing data-driven healthcare applications , including payer claims / attribution models.
  • Preferred : Microsoft MCSA or MCSE data certifications .
  • Ability to work and thrive in a strong team environment.

    • Skills Required

    Sql Database, Code Review, Agile Development, Data Modeling, Server Administration, Etl Solutions, Production Systems

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