Senior SQL Developer

Job Title: Senior SQL Developer Experience: 8–11 Years Location: Hyderabad Notice Period: Immediate Joiners Only Cab Facility: Available Position Summary We are seeking an accomplished Senior SQL Developer with 8+ years of experience in designing, developing, and optimizing enterprise-grade databases. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in T-SQL, legacy database refactoring, modern data architecture principles, and performance tuning. This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure databases underpinning mission-critical applications remain efficient, scalable, and reliable. Responsibilities Design, develop, optimize, and maintain complex SQL queries, stored procedures, views, functions, and triggers using T-SQL . Analyze and refactor legacy SQL codebases to enhance performance, scalability, and long-term maintainability. Create scalable and normalized database architectures based on evolving business requirements. Lead data modeling, schema design, and schema evolution for growing applications. Conduct performance tuning and troubleshoot database bottlenecks using SQL Profiler , Extended Events , and other diagnostic tools. Partner with .NET/API teams to ensure seamless integration between database and application layers. Break down monolithic SQL structures into modular, maintainable components as part of modernization initiatives. Implement database decoupling strategies to support microservices and bounded context architectures. Ensure data integrity, consistency, and reliability during system migrations, upgrades, and refactoring. Manage schema changes, migrations, and rollbacks using tools such as Flyway , Liquibase , or SSDT . Participate actively in Agile/Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and code reviews. Utilize AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) to document SQL code, generate boilerplate scripts, and support optimization tasks. Required Skills & Qualifications SQL Development: 8+ years working as a SQL Developer in enterprise environments. T-SQL Expertise: Strong proficiency in writing complex queries, stored procedures, triggers, and functions. Legacy Optimization: Proven experience refactoring and modernizing legacy stored procedures and database code. Database Design: Ability to translate business requirements into normalized, scalable, production-ready architectures. Data Modeling: Skilled in relational modeling, normalization, and schema evolution. Performance Tuning: Experience identifying and resolving performance issues using profiling and monitoring tools. Collaboration: Ability to work closely with backend (.NET/API) teams for cohesive system integration. Communication: Strong ability to articulate database concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Agile/Scrum Experience: Hands-on experience contributing to Agile processes and team ceremonies. AI-Enhanced Development: Familiarity with GitHub Copilot or similar tools for code assistance and optimization. Additional Skills for Legacy & Modernization Projects Expertise in breaking down monolithic SQL applications into modular components. Experience decoupling shared schemas and stored procedures into bounded contexts for microservices. Strong understanding of data integrity and consistency strategies during modernization and migration. Experience with schema migration/versioning using Flyway , Liquibase , or SSDT . Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines incorporating SQL versioning and automated deployments. Optional / Good-to-Have Skills Experience working with Azure SQL Database or Azure SQL Managed Instance . Familiarity with DevOps tools, scripting, and automation. Experience building data access layers using Entity Framework or Dapper . Exposure to the Microsoft Azure ecosystem beyond SQL services. Understanding of event-driven or distributed systems and their interaction with relational databases. Experience with replication, sharding, or partitioning strategies in large-scale environments.