Senior SQL Developer

Addison, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 6 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Senior SQL Developer

Location: Addison TX (Hybrid)

Type: Contract

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced 8 years in SQL Server / T-SQL Developer with deep expertise in query optimization performance tuning and refactoring complex database code along with a strong understanding of how APIs interact with SQL Server stored procedures and databases.
The ideal candidate will work closely with application API and DBA teams to ensure that database logic is efficient scalable and correctly consumed by upstream services. This role plays a key part in improving performance reliability and maintainability across database-driven applications.

Key Responsibilities

SQL Server Development & Optimization
Analyze optimize and tune complex T-SQL queries for performance and scalability
Refactor and rewrite legacy stored procedures views functions and triggers to improve execution efficiency and maintainability
Optimize database access patterns used by API-driven applications
Design and optimize indexing strategies (clustered non-clustered filtered as appropriate)
Performance Tuning & API Interaction
Identify performance bottlenecks caused by API call patterns excessive round-trips or inefficient parameter usage
Tune stored procedures consumed by RESTful or service-based APIs
Code Quality & Standards
Enforce T-SQL best practices and performance-focused coding standards
Collaboration & Communication
Collaborate with API and application developers
Provide guidance on best practices for calling stored procedures from APIs
Clearly communicate database performance findings and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Required Skills & Qualifications

5yrs expertise in Microsoft SQL Server ()
5yrs proficiency in T-SQL
3 yrs experience in query optimization and performance tuning
3 yrs Hands-on experience rewriting complex stored procedures views functions and triggers
3 yrs Solid understanding of API-to-database interaction patterns (e.g. REST APIs calling stored procedures)
Strong knowledge of execution plans indexing strategies statistics and SQL Server optimizer behavior

Soft Skills

Excellent communication skills especially when working with application and API teams
Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities
Ability to work independently while collaborating across teams
Proactive mindset toward performance and reliability improvements

Job Title: Senior SQL Developer Location: Addison TX (Hybrid) Type: Contract Job Summary We are seeking a highly experienced 8 years in SQL Server / T-SQL Developer with deep expertise in query optimization performance tuning and refactoring complex database code along with a strong understanding ...