About The OpportunityWe are looking for aSenior Engineerwith deep expertise inSQL performance optimization and developmentto join our team. This role is highly focused on database-intensive applications where speed, scalability, and reliability are critical.ResponsibilitiesDesign and implementhigh-performance APIsin (execution in milliseconds, not seconds).Write and optimizecomplex SQL queries, focusing on speed, scalability, and data integrity.Collaborate with the team to definedata models, indexing strategies, and schema changesto improve overall system performance.Work closely with application logic to ensureefficient database integration.Implementcaching strategiesto reduce load and improve response times.Ensure system resilience and scalability in production environments.Required QualificationsStrong hands-on experience withSQL databases(PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQL Server).Proven ability inquery optimization, indexing, stored procedures, and schema design.Professional experience buildingAPIs with (JavaScript, not TypeScript).Solid understanding ofapplication performance tuning.Experience withAWS(Lambda, RDS, etc.).Knowledge ofKubernetes and Docker(nice to have).Familiarity with caching techniques (Redis, Memcached, etc.).Ability to analyze and troubleshoot bothapplication logic and database performance issues.Nice To Have SkillsBackground as anApplication DBAor Developer with strong SQL focus.Exposure toDevOps environments(though not the focus of this role).Basic understanding of frontend