Database Developer

Overview

Design, develop, maintain and support SQL Server databases to ensure data integrity, performance, security and availability, supporting both application development and production environments.

What you'll do

• Design, develop and maintain SQL Server database objects, including stored procedures, functions, triggers, views and indexes.
• Create and manage database scripts for releases, schema changes, test data creation, database backups and deployments.
• Perform SQL performance tuning, query optimization and troubleshooting to ensure optimal database performance.
• Support application teams with database-related requirements and web service database integrations.
• Manage database security by granting, reviewing and maintaining user privileges and access controls.
• Assist with the installation, upgrade, patching and maintenance of database software.
• Participate in physical database design, capacity planning and database sizing activities.
• Perform database backup, recovery, replication and routine maintenance tasks.
• Support the implementation of DDL changes while ensuring proper version control and documentation.
• Conduct monthly database audits and address compliance, security and performance-related findings.
• Collaborate with development, QA and operations teams to ensure successful application releases and stable production environments.
• Maintain technical documentation and ensure adherence to database development and operational standards.

What you'll need

• 4–5 years of hands-on experience in SQL Server database development and support.
• Strong expertise in SQL Server database programming and administration.
• Proven experience in performance tuning, indexing strategies and query optimization.
• Good understanding of database design principles, normalization and data integrity.
• Familiarity with database deployment, version control and release management practices.
• Positive attitude with strong self-motivation and a sense of ownership.
• Customer-focused approach with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to contributing to a high-performance, quality-driven engineering team.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of backup, recovery, replication and high-availability concepts.
• Experience working in production support environments.

Details

• Location: Remote, Hyderabad, India.