Job Title: Expert SQL Developer
Job Summary:
We are looking for an Expert SQL Developer to architect, develop, and optimize enterprise-grade database solutions. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in SQL programming, query optimization, high-performance database architectures, and cloud-based database solutions. This role involves leading large-scale database projects, optimizing mission-critical applications, ensuring security and compliance, and mentoring teams in advanced SQL development practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Architect and develop scalable, high-performance database solutions for enterprise applications
- Optimize complex SQL queries, stored procedures, views, and indexing strategies for efficiency
- Design and implement database partitioning, sharding, and caching strategies to enhance performance
- Troubleshoot and resolve performance bottlenecks, deadlocks, and high-transaction loads
- Ensure database security and compliance with regulatory standards (GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, SOX)
- Develop and manage ETL pipelines, data warehousing, and real-time data processing
- Implement database disaster recovery, backup strategies, clustering, and replication mechanisms
- Lead the adoption of cloud-based database architectures (AWS RDS, Azure SQL, Google Cloud SQL, Snowflake)
- Collaborate with software developers, DevOps teams, and business analysts to optimize database workflows
- Develop and enforce database governance policies, standardizing SQL development practices
- Mentor and guide database teams, conducting code reviews and performance evaluations
- Stay ahead of emerging database technologies, recommending innovative solutions for database management
Skills and Knowledge Required:
- Expert proficiency in SQL, PL/SQL, and T-SQL
- Extensive experience with relational databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle
- Mastery of query optimization, execution plans, indexing, partitioning, and performance tuning
- Proficiency in cloud database solutions: AWS RDS, Aurora, Google Cloud SQL, Azure SQL, Snowflake, BigQuery
- Deep understanding of database security principles (encryption, authentication, auditing, access control)
- Strong expertise in data modeling, normalization, and high-availability architectures
- Experience working with distributed databases and big data solutions (Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, Cassandra)
- Proficiency in automation and DevOps integration, including CI/CD for database deployments
- Expertise in ETL frameworks, data integration, and real-time streaming architectures
- Experience with NoSQL technologies (MongoDB, Redis, DynamoDB) for hybrid data architectures
- Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell) for database automation
Educational Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- Advanced certifications in SQL Server, Oracle DBA, AWS/Azure Cloud Databases, or Big Data Technologies are preferred
Experience:
- 10+ years of hands-on experience in SQL development, database optimization, and architecture
- Proven experience in leading enterprise-level database projects, handling massive datasets, and high-transaction environments
- Strong background in mentoring teams and setting organization-wide database development strategies
Key Focus Areas:
- High-Performance & Scalable Database Architectures
- Cloud-Native & Distributed Database Solutions
- Advanced Query Optimization & Performance Tuning
- AI/ML & Big Data Integration in Database Management
- Security, Compliance & Regulatory Best Practices
Tools and Technologies:
- Database Systems: MySQL, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB
- Query Languages: SQL, PL/SQL, T-SQL
- ETL & Data Pipeline Tools: Apache NiFi, Talend, Informatica, Airflow
- Big Data Technologies: Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, Flink
- Cloud Databases: AWS RDS, Aurora, Google Cloud SQL, Azure SQL, Snowflake, BigQuery
- Automation & DevOps: Git, Terraform, Ansible, Kubernetes, Docker
- Database Monitoring & Optimization Tools: SQL Profiler, SolarWinds, New Relic, Prometheus, Grafana
Other Requirements:
- Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills
- Strategic leadership and decision-making abilities
- Strong ability to communicate complex database solutions to non-technical stakeholders
- Passion for innovation in high-performance, secure, and scalable database solutions