Senior Database Developer

Job Description

Opportunity Overview We are seeking a highly skilled Azure SQL Engineer to manage, optimize, and ensure the performance and reliability of our large-scale, high-load database systems. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in SQL performance tuning, database administration, and high-volume data processing. You will work closely with developers and stakeholders to optimize SQL queries, implement best practices, and deliver data analytics solutions to support business needs. Location: Hybrid ( Bangalore) Responsibilities: Database Design & Management: Expertise in ACID principles, Normalization, Denormalization , and efficient database design . Manage and optimize Azure SQL Databases, Elastic Pool Models, and Managed Instances . Handle multiple servers and databases in high-transaction OLTP environments. Manage multi-tenant architecture with optimized data partitioning and indexing. Perform database repository and versioning management using Azure Repos/Git . SQL Performance Optimization & Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve long-running queries, deadlocks, and blocking using DMVs, system tables, and monitoring tools . Analyze execution plans to fine-tune queries and optimize performance . Implement indexing strategies, optimize queries, and monitor database performance . Perform DBA tasks such as index rebuilds, updating statistics, and removing unnecessary indexes . Conduct load and stress testing to identify and eliminate performance bottlenecks. Write ad-hoc queries and custom reports to support business requirements. Development & Collaboration: Create and modify tables, views, triggers, cursors, CTEs, UDTs, temporary tables, stored procedures, functions, and JSON data handling . Review database PRs , validate solutions, and educate developers on best practices. Collaborate with developers to optimize queries for high-traffic environments while ensuring memory efficiency . Deploy databases using DACPAC with CI/CD pipelines . Basic experience any programming language (C# or any ) for fetching data programmatically . Ability to understand data flow and operations within applications. Production Support & Agile Execution: Provide production monitoring, troubleshooting, and support . Implement change management processes and maintain documentation. Work in an Agile-Scrum environment, ensuring timely database updates and deployments. Qualifications: Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or relevant degree. 5+ years of experience as an Azure/MS SQL Developer or similar role. Able to work with production databases, troubleshoot, debug, and provide solutions to handle heavy traffic loads. Experience with SQL Server Transparent Data Encryption (TDE). Critical/quick thinker and a team player. Good time-management skills and problem-solving skills. Certification in Azure Databases is a plus. Must-Have: Azure SQL expertise and query optimization using execution plans. Strong SQL debugging and troubleshooting skills for high-performance environments. Scripting/programming knowledge for database interaction. In-depth knowledge of MS SQL Server internals. Good-to-Have: Database analysis: Ability to optimize large datasets and database structures. SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) experience. Power BI for data analytics and visualization. Azure Data Lake for large-scale data storage and processing. Strong understanding of data flows across systems and services. Skills & Competencies: Analysis & Debugging Software Design & Testing Self-Motivated & Results-Oriented Teamwork & Communication Skills About SafeSend At SafeSend, we are automating the tax and accounting profession with innovative, emerging technologies. We help accounting firms and tax practitioners work more efficiently and better serve their clients. We are driven by our vision and are always on the lookout for talented, team-oriented people who want to help us continue to push forward. Join us and work in an exciting environment, with some of the brightest and most creative people in technology! Why join SafeSend? We love serving our customers, making technology tools that help people, and being part of a vibrant organization that is team oriented. These characteristics are part of the reason our flagship solution, SafeSend Returns is a multi-year technology innovation award winner. We deliver on our promise to offer best-in-class software design and customer service. We offer competitive salary and health benefits including an option for Provident Fund limit, up to 10 Lakh INR medical health policy for spouse and children, and gratuity (after completion of 5 years). We provide an environment that encourages a healthy lifestyle promoting work/life balance and overall employee well-being. We also offer paid time off, including casual leave, sick leave, and holidays. We continue to grow and are looking for new team members in India to contribute to our culture and makes us an even better organization. SafeSend is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state or local law. Regards, Kavita Kumari Singh People Operations Specialist Direct: +91 9036136141 kavita.singh@safesend.com www.safesend.com