Senior Database Software Developer
We are seeking a senior database software developer with expertise in C#/.NET and SQL to join our engineering team.
Key Responsibilities:
Database Architecture, Performance & Ownership
* 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.
* Ensure data integrity, security, and operational excellence throughout the application lifecycle.
Software Development & Feature Delivery
* Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade applications and services using C# and .NET.
* Build application features that interact deeply with the database, balancing correctness, performance, and maintainability.
* Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services that integrate with internal and third-party systems.
* Participate in architectural discussions and influence technical direction across the stack.
* Perform code reviews and mentor team members on best practices in both application and database development.
* Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across application, database, and infrastructure layers.
Azure Cloud & DevOps
* Design and operate solutions using Microsoft Azure, with a focus on reliability and observability.
* Support CI/CD pipelines and deployment practices using Azure DevOps.
* Work with monitoring, logging, and alerting to ensure system health and rapid issue resolution.
* Collaborate on infrastructure decisions that impact scalability, performance, and cost.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience. 7+ years of professional experience in C#/.NET software development. Strong written and spoken English (C1 or C2 proficiency).
Technical Skills:
* Strong SQL Server / Azure SQL expertise, including advanced T-SQL, stored procedures, and query optimization.
* Proven experience owning database operations, including backup, restore, high availability, and disaster recovery.
* Expert-level proficiency in C#, .NET Core, and .NET Framework.
* Experience building and maintaining RESTful APIs.
* Experience with Microsoft Azure services, including App Services, Functions, and Storage.
* Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
* Proficiency with Git and Azure DevOps.
Bonus Points:
* Microsoft Azure certifications (Developer Associate, Solutions Architect, or similar).
* Experience with message-based systems (Azure Service Bus, RabbitMQ, etc.).
* Strong understanding of DevOps practices and production operations.
What We Offer:
Opportunity to own critical systems and influence architectural decisions. Collaborative engineering culture that values quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.