Senior SQL Server Database Developer
Job Summary
We are looking for a Senior SQL Server Database Developer for our customer in Vienna Austria with strong expertise in Microsoft SQL Server T-SQL query optimization and database performance tuning.
You will develop maintain and optimize SQL Server databases improve query performance manage database operations and troubleshoot complex database-related issues.
Vienna Austria Contractor Relocation required for non-local candidates Fluent English
EU candidates are welcome to apply. Candidates must be based in Vienna or willing to relocate. Work permit sponsorship is not provided.
- Develop optimize and troubleshoot complex SQL queries stored procedures functions and views;
- Analyze execution plans and implement query tuning and indexing strategies to improve database performance;
- Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks using SQL Server Profiler Extended Events and other diagnostic techniques;
- Troubleshoot deadlocks blocking and concurrency issues to ensure database reliability;
- Develop and maintain data transformation and ETL processes;
- Manage database backups security permissions user roles and database integrity;
- Automate routine database maintenance including index rebuilding statistics updates integrity checks and scheduled jobs;
- Support application teams and clients with database troubleshooting root cause analysis and database architecture improvements.
- Bachelors or Masters degree;
- 5 years of experience in systems analysis development and programming using Microsoft SQL Server;
- 5 years of progressively responsible experience in the design development implementation and maintenance of information systems;
- Strong knowledge of SQL query optimization stored procedures functions views and database performance tuning;
- Experience with SQL Server execution plans indexing strategies SQL Server Profiler and Extended Events;
- Knowledge of database troubleshooting including deadlocks blocking concurrency and application performance issues;
- Experience with ETL processes database backups maintenance automation and scheduled jobs;
- Understanding of database security permissions user roles consistency and integrity;
- Experience with Agile development methodologies and associated development practices;
- Experience with Microsoft TFS or Azure DevOps would be an advantage.
- Fluent English.
Required Skills:
Microsoft SQL Server SQL T-SQL Database Development Query Optimization Performance Tuning Stored Procedures Indexing Execution Plans SQL Server Profiler Extended Events ETL Database Administration Database Security Azure DevOps
Required Education:
Bachelor or Masters degree