Sr. Software Engineer, Backend; SQL Server Focus

Senior Software Engineer, Backend (SQL Server Focus)

Please Note:

This is a remote position available in the state listed on this job. Additionally, employment with Bamboo

HR is contingent on passing both a background and credit check.

Welcome to Bamboo

HR, where we're excited to invite you to join our team as a Senior Backend Software Engineer! In this role, you'll be a key contributor to the design, performance, and reliability of our backend systems, with a strong emphasis on database engineering and optimization. You'll help us continue to lead the way in HR software for small and medium-sized businesses by ensuring that our data layer is robust, efficient, and scalable.

We pride ourselves on fostering a warm and inclusive environment where your ideas are valued and your growth is supported. If you love solving complex technical challenges, optimizing data workflows, and mentoring others — all while helping shape the future of HR software — we'd love to meet you.

• Lead SQL Server database development, including designing schemas, writing complex stored procedures, functions, and triggers.
• Optimize database queries and indexes for performance and scalability.
• Monitor database health, diagnose performance issues, and implement tuning strategies.
• Design, implement, and maintain backend services and RESTful APIs that power Bamboo
  
  HR's platform.
• Collaborate with product, QA, and frontend teams to integrate your work into production systems.
• Ensure data integrity, reliability, and security across systems.
• Proactively identify and implement process and system improvements.
• Integrate AI tools such as Git Hub Copilot, Windsurf, and ChatGPT into your daily workflow to brainstorm, plan, and refine solutions.
• Conduct query reviews and trainings.
• Join our fast-paced environment where AI and automation are integral to our development culture.

• 5+ years of experience in backend or database-driven software development.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft SQL Server
  , including stored procedures, query optimization, and indexing strategies.
• Experience with database monitoring and administration, including performance tuning and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with SQL Server transactions and Read Committed Snapshot Isolation.
• Service development experience in a backend language such as C#, PHP, Java, or Python (with a desire to work in PHP
  8).
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming and software design principles.
• Experience with version control systems like Git.
• Familiarity with integrating AI-assisted development workflows, including prompt engineering to enhance efficiency.

• Familiarity with cloud database environments, replication, and high-availability configurations.
• Experience with MySQL or other RDBMS in addition to SQL Server is a plus.
• You have a service-minded, proactive attitude toward problem-solving.
• You bring real-world examples of technical leadership and performance optimization.
• Experience in Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) development, including maintaining systems with fast release cycles.
• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Knowledge of database automation, monitoring, and alerting tools (e.g., New Relic, Datadog, or SQL Sentry).
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or Cloud Formation.
• Working understanding of data modeling and ETL processes.
• Experience designing for scalability and reliability in large, distributed systems.
• AI at Bamboo
  
  HR:
  At Bamboo
  
  HR, we believe in leveraging cutting‑edge technology to empower people and transform HR. We're actively integrating AI into our solutions and workflows to enhance efficiency and drive innovation. To that end, we're looking to our existing team members and future hires to share this forward‑thinking mindset: individuals who are curious about AI's potential, eager to learn and adapt, and ready to explore how intelligent tools can elevate their work along with Bamboo
  
  HR's impact on setting people free to do great work. Join us in reimagining the future of HR!

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