Senior Developer; DBA + SQL

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and manage production SQL Server environments across Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and AWS MySQL
• Author, review, and optimize T‑SQL queries, stored procedures, DML statements, and schema changes
• Perform query performance tuning through execution plan analysis, indexing strategies, statistics management, and operator‑level diagnostics
• Collaborate closely with the lead architect to evaluate and implement decisions impacting production environments
• Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of production schemas, data flows, and system architecture
• Support Entity Framework–based applications by analyzing generated SQL and recommending optimizations
• Leverage AI tooling to enhance database operations, monitoring, and automation practices – This is nice to have.
• Proactively identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, risks, and operational inefficiencies

• 6+ years of hands‑on experience as a Database Administrator with hands‑on SQL Server expertise
• Proficiency with Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance
• Experience with cloud‑hosted relational databases, including AWS MySQL
• Advanced T‑SQL skills, including DDL, DML, stored procedures, and query optimization
• Demonstrated ability to interpret execution plans and conduct operator‑level query analysis
• Working knowledge of Entity Framework and its SQL generation patterns
• Familiarity with AI tools and their application in database management and automation

• Strong operational mindset with a focus on reliability, performance, and production stability
• Decisive and composed under pressure, with the ability to make sound judgments in live production environments
• Self‑directed and proactive, with a track record of identifying and addressing issues independently
• Intellectually curious, with a demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional growth
• Highly reliable, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Collaborative team player with the ability to serve as a trusted technical partner to senior leadership
• Well‑rounded perspective that extends beyond data semantics to encompass system‑wide operational awareness