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Senior SQL Server Database Developer


Job Location:

Vienna - Austria

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Experience Required: 5years
Posted: 27 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 24 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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.

Tasks and Responsibilities
  • 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.
Profile
  • 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.
Key Technologies & 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

Relocation to Vienna
EU candidates are welcome to apply. Candidates must already be based in Vienna or be willing to relocate to Vienna for this contractor opportunity




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