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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # SQL Developer - **Company:** Serenity Info Tech, Inc. - **Location:** Richmond, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Databases, Data Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Retention, Data Security, Database Models, Database Security, Github, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Microsoft SQL Server, PCI Data Security Standards, Performance Tuning, Scrum Methodology, Query Optimization, Standard Sql, SQL Stored Procedures, SQL Databases, SQL Server Integration Services, Transact-SQL, Virtual Machines, Alwayson, .NET Core, System Availability, Database Optimization, Information Technology, Enterprise Integration, Terraform, Domain Driven Design, Databricks, Microservices - **Published:** July 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/0388ee50-cada-4aad-a2d2-4ce339ca9969 ## About the Role * 7 10+ years of SQL Server development experience in enterprise environments. * Advanced T-SQL development skills including query tuning and performanceoptimization. * Experience developing in SQL Server on Azure VM (IaaS) environments. * Hands-on experience supporting high availability architectures using AlwaysOn availability groups. * Experience modernizing database code and schemas, including legacy SQLsupport. * Experience building ETL solutions using SSIS and Databricks. * Experience collaborating with .NET Core/C# development teams. * Experience deploying SQL updates through Azure DevOps and GitHub CI/CDpipelines. * Ability to work effectively within Agile/Scrum teams. * Knowledge of PCI compliance and database security requirements. * Preferred Skills * Experience with Terraform or infrastructure-as-code to support SQLdeployments. * Experience working with microservices architectures and domain-driven design. * Knowledge of scaling strategies for high-transaction SQL environments. * Experience modernizing SQL workloads in cloud-hosted environments. Work Environment & Arrangement This role follows a hybrid work schedule requiring the developer to be onsite 1day per week. Only local candidates will be considered for this position., Advanced T-SQL development skills including query tuning and performance optimization Required 5 Years Experience developing in SQL Server on Azure environments. Required 5 Years Hands-on experience supporting high availability architectures using Always On availability groups Required 5 Years Experience modernizing database code and schemas, including legacy SQL support. Required 5 Years Experience collaborating with .NET Core/C# development teams. Required 5 Years Experience deploying SQL updates through Azure DevOps and GitHub CI/CD pipelines. Required 5 Years Ability to work effectively within Agile/Scrum teams. Required 5 Years Experience modernizing SQL workloads in cloud-hosted environments. Required 5 Years Experience building ETL solutions using SSIS and Databricks. Desired 5 Years Knowledge of PCI compliance and database security requirements. Desired 5 Years Experience with Terraform or infrastructure-as-code to support SQL deployments. Desired 3 Years Experience working with microservices architectures and domain-driven design. Desired 5 Years Knowledge of scaling strategies for high-transaction SQL environments. Desired 5 Years Minimum of 10 years of IT experience ## Description The Senior Microsoft SQL Developer will support the modernization of an enterprise tolling transaction platform undergoing a partial rewrite using microservices and modularization. This role is a critical part of the Agile/Scrum project team and is responsible for developing, optimizing, and modernizing SQL components within a business-critical, high-availability SQL Server environment running on Azure Virtual Machines (IaaS). The developer will collaborate with solution architects, cloud engineers, API developers, and testers to ensure high performance, scalability, and maintainability of the database platform, reporting to the Development Manager. * Key Responsibilities * Develop and optimize T-SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, and views to support new application capabilities. * Perform advanced performance tuning, indexing strategies, and query optimization for a business-critical SQL environment. * Modernize existing SQL components while supporting legacy SQL code and structures. * Support new feature development aligned with the microservices-based application modernization approach. * Collaborate with .NET Core/C# developers to ensure efficient data access patterns and API/database integrations. * Participate in modernizing existing database models to support modular, scalable architecture. * Support and maintain high availability environments using Always On availability groups. * Develop migration scripts, ETL logic, and integration solutions using SSIS and Databricks. * Ensure PCI compliance requirements are followed and implement data retention rules as required. * Contribute SQL-related changes through CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub workflows. * Participate in Agile ceremonies and deliver assigned work within established sprint cycles. ## Related Videos - [Automated MS SQL Server database deployments with dacpacs and Azure DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/334-automated-ms-sql-server-database-deployments-with-dacpacs-and-azure-devops) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Database DevOps with Containers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/145-database-devops-with-containers) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [Branch your database like your code: How schema changes and pull requests go hand in hand](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/350-branch-your-database-like-your-code-how-schema-changes-and-pull-requests-go-hand-in-hand) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Fullstack Developer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/251-fullstack-developer-salary-uk) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Software Developer Salary in South Africa](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/232-software-developer-salary-in-south-africa) - [Software Engineer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/231-software-engineer-salary-in-the-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)