Database Developer Tech Lead

Job Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the database development team.
• Design, develop, and optimize database systems to meet business requirements.
• Recommend improvements to database architecture and design to enhance scalability, availability, and security.
• Collaborate with the Dev Ops team to automate database deployments and integrate with CI/CD pipelines.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for database systems and processes.
• Stay updated with the latest database technologies and best practices, and implement improvements as needed.
• Monitor and optimize database performance to ensure high availability and reliability.
• Work closely with software developers, business analysts, and other stakeholders to integrate database solutions with applications.
• Perform code reviews to support database development.
• Implement database deployments.
• Optimize database queries and stored procedures for maximum efficiency.
• Develop complex SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, triggers, and views to support business logic.
• Perform data modeling, including designing schemas, tables, indexes, and relationships for transactional and analytical use cases.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues reported by application teams.
• Provide off‑hours support when required.
• Provide on‑site disaster recovery assistance when required.
• Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned.

• Configure and manage Azure Databases, including automated backups, replication, and high‑availability options.
• Implement and manage database security, including encryption, access controls, and auditing to meet industry standards.
• Ensure disaster recovery strategies are in place, including point‑in‑time restore and geo‑replication for Azure SQL Database.
• Stay current with Azure database services and industry trends, incorporating new features and best practices.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• Proficient in desktop tools including MS Office programs (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, SharePoint).
• Azure AZ900, DP900, DP‑300 training required.
• Azure certifications such as Microsoft Certified:
  Azure Database Administrator Associate or Azure Solutions Architect Expert highly preferred.

• Minimum 5 years tenure as a Database Administrator.
• Experience with relational architecture and Data Warehouse.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with installing, configuring, and supporting Oracle and/or SQL Server database environments.
• Experience with Azure SQL database environments.
• Understanding of Azure ecosystem and database services such as Azure Blob Storage, Azure Data Lake, Azure Key Vault, etc.
• Well versed with database procedures, including installation, configuration, backup and recovery, performance tuning, and SQL statement tuning.
• Experience using ETL tools to document and move data as needed.
• Experience with Linux operating system and shell scripting.
• Experience with Windows Server operating systems.
• Experience with scripting languages and automation tools (AI tools, Infrastructure as Code, Azure Dev Ops, Power Shell, ARM templates) a plus.

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays, Bereavement, and Jury Duty
• Paid Pregnancy/Parental leave
• Paid Military Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

Competitive wages commensurate with job‑related skills, experience, relevant education or training, and geographic location, starting in the range of $ - $ USD annually for full‑time employees.

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