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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Database Engineer - **Company:** NORTECH SOLUTIONS - **Location:** Newark, NJ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $156,000.0 - $176,800.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Apache HTTP Server, Automation of Tests, Information Technology Consulting, Databases, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Database Security, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Monitoring of Systems, Java Database Connectivity, Microsoft SQL Server, Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Query Optimization, Cloud Services, SQL Stored Procedures, SQL Databases, Transact-SQL, Parquet, Java Application Server, Enterprise Software Applications, System Availability, Database Optimization, Spring-boot, Database Performance, AWS Lambda, Information Technology, SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), Service Stack, Amazon Redshift - **Published:** July 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=419ef4537c203e8c ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. * 10+ years of hands-on experience administering Microsoft SQL Server in enterprise production environments. * Strong experience supporting Java-based enterprise applications. * Hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, and JDBC. * Advanced knowledge of: * SQL Server Administration * Query Optimization * Execution Plans * Indexing Strategies * Performance Tuning * Stored Procedures * High Availability & Disaster Recovery * SQL Server Always On Availability Groups * Replication * Strong proficiency in T-SQL and PowerShell scripting. * Experience supporting AWS-hosted database environments. * Knowledge of Amazon Redshift, Amazon S3, and enterprise ETL processes. * Experience working in UNIX/Linux production environments. * Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills. Preferred Qualifications * Experience in Financial Services, Banking, Capital Markets, Brokerage, or Wealth Management. * Experience supporting enterprise reporting platforms and large-scale transactional systems. * Exposure to AWS Lambda, Apache Parquet, and cloud-native data solutions. * Microsoft SQL Server and/or AWS certifications. * Prior experience working within a technology consulting environment. Technology Stack * Microsoft SQL Server * Java * Spring Boot * JDBC * T-SQL * PowerShell * AWS * Amazon S3 * Amazon Redshift * SQL Server Always On * SSMS * Query Store * UNIX/Linux ## Description We are looking for an experienced Principal Database Engineer to join our engineering team supporting mission-critical enterprise applications in the financial services domain. This is a highly technical, hands-on role focused on designing, administering, optimizing, and troubleshooting large-scale Microsoft SQL Server environments while collaborating closely with Java development teams to deliver highly available, secure, and high-performing applications. If you enjoy solving complex database performance challenges and working on enterprise-scale systems, we'd like to hear from you., * Administer, monitor, and optimize Microsoft SQL Server production environments. * Analyze and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, execution plans, and indexing strategies. * Collaborate with Java/Spring Boot development teams to improve application and database performance. * Troubleshoot performance issues across SQL Server, Java applications, and AWS infrastructure. * Design and maintain High Availability and Disaster Recovery solutions using SQL Server Always On Availability Groups. * Configure and support replication, backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes. * Monitor database health, performance, and capacity using industry-standard monitoring tools. * Support enterprise reporting platforms, ETL processes, and high-volume transactional systems. * Develop automation scripts using T-SQL and PowerShell. * Implement database security, governance, and operational best practices. * Participate in production support, incident management, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Architects, Developers, Infrastructure, and DevOps Engineers., * Do you have 10+ years of hands on experience administering Microsoft SQL Server in Enterprise production environments? * Do you have Professional experience supporting Java/Spring Boot applications and optimizing SQL Server performance for enterprise systems? * Have you worked in Finacial Services, Banking, Capital Markets or a technology consulting environment supporting mission critical production platforms? ## Related Videos - [Parquet, Delta, Iceberg & Ducklake - An introduction for developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100075-parquet-delta-iceberg-ducklake-an-introduction-for-developers) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - CSS is DOOMed](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1838-wearedevelopers-live-css-is-doomed) - [Enterprise-Cloud-Native - Fast-Paced Development & Deployment in a Highly Secure Banking Environment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/671-enterprise-cloud-native-fast-paced-development-deployment-in-a-highly-secure-banking-environment) - [How building an industry DBMS differs from building a research one](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/768-how-building-an-industry-dbms-differs-from-building-a-research-one) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology)