Senior Database Engineer
This is a senior role that requires expertise in database architecture, design, and development. We are looking for an individual who can own critical systems, influence architectural decisions, and take responsibility for database performance tuning, query optimization, and capacity planning.
* Main Responsibilities:
* Design, evolve, and optimize database schemas, indexes, queries, and stored procedures to support high-performance application workloads
* Own database performance tuning, query optimization, and capacity planning across environments
* Manage availability, backup/restore, disaster recovery, and survivability strategies in Azure SQL
* Monitor and proactively address performance bottlenecks, deadlocks, blocking, and resource contention
* Own database cost management in Azure, including sizing, scaling strategies, and cost optimization
* Technical Skills:
* Strong SQL Server / Azure SQL expertise, including advanced T-SQL, stored procedures, query optimization, indexing strategies, execution plan analysis, performance tuning, and troubleshooting
* Proven experience owning database operations, including backup, restore, high availability, and disaster recovery, performance monitoring, and scaling, cost and capacity management in Azure
* Expert-level proficiency in C#, .NET Core, and .NET Framework, building and maintaining enterprise-grade applications and services using C# and .NET, developing and maintaining RESTful APIs, and front-end experience with Angular (7–17)
* Soft Skills:
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical topics
* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
* Ability to work independently and take ownership of critical systems
* High attention to detail and commitment to quality and reliability
Bonus Points:
* Microsoft Azure certifications (Developer Associate, Solutions Architect, or similar)
* Experience working in HIPAA-regulated environments
What We Offer:
* Competitive salary commensurate with experience
* Opportunity to own critical systems and influence architectural decisions
* A collaborative engineering culture that values quality, accountability, and continuous improvement