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Job Title: Sr. SQL Database Developer

Location: Union, NJ / Germantown, MD

Job Type: Full-Time

Position Summary:

We are seeking a Senior SQL Database Architect to lead the redesign and implementation of a scalable, high-performance database architecture. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in SQL Server, database scalability, and integration with microservices and AI-driven systems.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Assess and analyze current SQL Server database architecture.

  • Design and implement scalable database solutions to support 5M+ daily transactions.

  • Develop data storage and archival strategies for hot, warm, and cold data (targeting 100TB).

  • Collaborate with developers to ensure database design supports a microservices architecture.

  • Optimize performance through query tuning, indexing strategies, and resolving bottlenecks.

  • Design for high availability and disaster recovery with near-zero RPO and RTO.

  • Support DevOps teams with automation for deployment, backup, and monitoring.

  • Implement data security and ensure industry-standard compliance.

  • Mentor development and operations teams on database best practices.

  • Stay current with SQL Server advancements and related technologies.


Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor s or Master s in Computer Science, IT, or related field.

  • 9+ years of experience with SQL Server database design, development, and administration.

  • Proven experience redesigning and scaling large SQL Server databases (100TB+).

  • Expertise in performance tuning, query optimization, indexing, and partitioning.

  • Familiarity with microservices and integrating databases into distributed systems.

  • Proficient in T-SQL, stored procedures, triggers.

  • Experience with self-hosted SQL Server databases on VMs.

  • Knowledge of database backup/recovery, migration, and disaster recovery strategies.

  • Data modeling experience using tools such as ERwin or PowerDesigner.

  • Strong collaboration, problem-solving, and communication skills.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in tolling or transportation systems is a strong plus.

  • Relevant SQL Server certifications.

  • Familiarity with NoSQL and hybrid database solutions.

  • Knowledge of AI-driven optimization and predictive analytics.

  • Experience with ETL and data warehousing concepts.


Benefits:

  • Competitive salary and benefits.

  • Professional development and certification support.

  • Work on innovative, high-impact systems.

  • Collaborative and growth-oriented team environment.

  • Opportunity to contribute to GenAI and Agentic AI technologies.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
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Job Title: Sr. SQL Database Developer

Location: Union, NJ / Germantown, MD

Job Type: Full-Time

Position Summary:

We are seeking a Senior SQL Database Architect to lead the redesign and implementation of a scalable, high-performance database architecture. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in SQL Server, database scalability, and integration with microservices and AI-driven systems.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Assess and analyze current SQL Server database architecture.

  • Design and implement scalable database solutions to support 5M+ daily transactions.

  • Develop data storage and archival strategies for hot, warm, and cold data (targeting 100TB).

  • Collaborate with developers to ensure database design supports a microservices architecture.

  • Optimize performance through query tuning, indexing strategies, and resolving bottlenecks.

  • Design for high availability and disaster recovery with near-zero RPO and RTO.

  • Support DevOps teams with automation for deployment, backup, and monitoring.

  • Implement data security and ensure industry-standard compliance.

  • Mentor development and operations teams on database best practices.

  • Stay current with SQL Server advancements and related technologies.


Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor s or Master s in Computer Science, IT, or related field.

  • 9+ years of experience with SQL Server database design, development, and administration.

  • Proven experience redesigning and scaling large SQL Server databases (100TB+).

  • Expertise in performance tuning, query optimization, indexing, and partitioning.

  • Familiarity with microservices and integrating databases into distributed systems.

  • Proficient in T-SQL, stored procedures, triggers.

  • Experience with self-hosted SQL Server databases on VMs.

  • Knowledge of database backup/recovery, migration, and disaster recovery strategies.

  • Data modeling experience using tools such as ERwin or PowerDesigner.

  • Strong collaboration, problem-solving, and communication skills.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in tolling or transportation systems is a strong plus.

  • Relevant SQL Server certifications.

  • Familiarity with NoSQL and hybrid database solutions.

  • Knowledge of AI-driven optimization and predictive analytics.

  • Experience with ETL and data warehousing concepts.


Benefits:

  • Competitive salary and benefits.

  • Professional development and certification support.

  • Work on innovative, high-impact systems.

  • Collaborative and growth-oriented team environment.

  • Opportunity to contribute to GenAI and Agentic AI technologies.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
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