Job Title: Senior MS SQL Database Engineer (Individual Contributor)
Experience: 8–12 Years
Location: Remote
Job Summary:
We are seeking a technically strong MS SQL Database Engineer with 8–12 years of hands-on experience. This individual contributor role demands deep expertise in MS SQL Server, T-SQL, performance tuning, and advanced troubleshooting. You’ll work independently to optimize critical database systems and ensure high availability and performance.
Key Responsibilities:
Optimize complex T-SQL queries and database performance.
Troubleshoot and resolve database issues (blocking, deadlocks, IO bottlenecks).
Analyze execution plans and implement indexing/partitioning strategies.
Maintain high availability (Always On, clustering, replication).
Monitor and improve database health and automation.
Collaborate with development teams for schema and query design.
Required Skills:
8–12 years with MS SQL Server and T-SQL.
Strong in performance tuning, query optimization, and internals.
Skilled in using SQL Profiler, DMVs, and Extended Events.
Experience with HA/DR setups and large-scale data environments.
Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills.
Nice to Have:
SSIS/SSRS, cloud SQL (Azure/AWS RDS), scripting (PowerShell), CI/CD exposure
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