SQL Developer

Role: SQL Developer

Position: Full Time

Job Location: Hyderabad

Experience: 8-11 Years

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced SQL Developer with 8 +years of proven expertise in designing, developing, and optimizing enterprise-level databases. The ideal candidate will have strong command over T-SQL, legacy refactoring, and modern database practices, with the ability to collaborate closely with cross-functional teams. This role will focus on ensuring high performance, scalability, and maintainability of databases that support mission-critical applications.

What you`ll do:

• Develop, optimize, and maintain complex SQL queries, stored procedures, views, functions, and triggers using T-SQL.
  

• Analyze and refactor legacy stored procedures to improve performance, maintainability, and scalability.
  

• Design normalized and scalable database architectures aligned with business requirements.
  

• Perform data modeling, schema design, and schema evolution to support application growth.
  

• Conduct performance tuning and troubleshoot bottlenecks using tools such as SQL Profiler and Extended Events.
  

• Collaborate with .NET/API teams to ensure seamless integration between application and database layers.
  

• Break down monolithic SQL codebases into modular, maintainable components during modernization initiatives.
  

• Implement database decoupling strategies to support microservices and bounded contexts.
  

• Ensure data integrity and consistency during migration and modernization projects.
  

• Manage schema changes, migrations, and rollbacks using tools like Flyway, Liquibase, or SSDT.
  

• Contribute to Agile/Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and code reviews.
  

• Leverage AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) to document SQL code, generate boilerplate scripts, and suggest optimizations.
  

  
  

What we are looking for?

• SQL Development: 8+ years of hands-on experience as a SQL Developer supporting enterprise-level applications
  

• T-SQL Mastery: Expert in writing complex queries, stored procedures, views, functions, and triggers using T-SQL
  

• Legacy Optimization: Skilled in analyzing and refactoring legacy stored procedures for performance and maintainability
  

• Database Design: Strong ability to translate business requirements into scalable, normalized database architectures
  

• Data Modeling: Proficient in relational modeling, normalization, and schema evolution
  

• Performance Tuning: Experienced in identifying and resolving bottlenecks using tools like SQL Profiler and Extended Events
  

• Collaboration: Comfortable working closely with .NET/API teams to ensure cohesive integration between app and DB layers
  

• Communication: Able to explain complex database concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
  

• Agile Practices: Experience in Agile/Scrum teams, participating in sprint planning, backlog grooming, and code reviews
  

• AI-Enhanced Development: Familiar with using AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) for documenting SQL code, suggesting optimizations, and generating boilerplate scripts
  

• Additional Skills for Legacy Monolithic Applications
  

• Legacy Refactoring: Experience breaking down monolithic SQL codebases into modular, maintainable components
  

• Database Decoupling: Skilled in isolating shared schemas and stored procedures into bounded data contexts for microservices
  

• Data Integrity Strategies: Knowledge of maintaining data consistency during modernization and migration
  

• Change Management: Experienced with schema migration tools and rollback processes to support safe transitions
  

• SQL in CI/CD: Familiar with versioning and automating database changes using tools like Flyway, Liquibase, or SSDT
  

Optional Skills

• Experience with Azure SQL Database or Azure SQL Managed Instance
  

• Familiarity with DevOps scripting and automation tools
  

• Experience designing data access layers with Entity Framework or Dapper
  

Nice to Have

• Exposure to the Azure ecosystem beyond SQL
  

• Understanding of event-driven/distributed systems and how they interact with relational databases
  

• Experience with replication, sharding, or partitioning strategies in large-scale environments