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# SQL Software Engineer III

- **Company:** Propertyvalue Lighthouse Technology Services
- **Location:** Buffalo, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $166,400.0 - $183,040.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Component-Based Software Engineering, Application Frameworks, Software Quality, Databases, Data Migration, Systems Analysis, Java Database Connectivity, Java Persistence API, Liquibase, SQL Azure, Query Optimization, Software Engineering, SQL Stored Procedures, SQL Databases, Management of Software Versions, Sql Optimization, Database Optimization, Spring-boot, Indexer, Deployment Automation
- **Published:** September 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/03ee2752-9e4a-40cb-b858-58273a14e51f

## About the Role

* 6+ years of systems analysis and application development experience, or equivalent combined education/experience
 * Advanced SQL development expertise, including data modeling, query tuning, indexing, and stored procedures
 * Proven experience with Liquibase for database change management, versioning, and CI/CD deployment automation
 * Strong proficiency with Azure SQL, Java, Spring Boot, and JDBC/JPA for secure application integration
 * Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex, interrelated systems across multiple applications and platforms
 * Experience mentoring and directing less experienced engineers on complex, multi-phase projects
 * Solid understanding of application frameworks and experience coordinating between technical teams and business units
 * Proven ability to drive project milestones, manage delivery timelines, and adapt to evolving priorities

## Description

Lighthouse Technology Services is partnering with our client to fill their Sr. SQL Software Engineer III position! This is a 12+ month contract and will be hybrid in Buffalo, NY.

This role will be a W2 employee of Lighthouse Technology Services. No C2C or subcontracting arrangements will be considered.

What You'll Be Doing:

 * Lead complex systems analysis, design, and development efforts for critical database and application components
 * Direct and mentor less experienced engineers while coordinating development tasks across projects
 * Design and optimize advanced SQL solutions including data modeling, query tuning, and indexing strategies
 * Manage Liquibase database change control including versioning, rollback procedures, and deployment automation
 * Build and maintain secure integrations using Java, Spring Boot, and JDBC/JPA against Azure SQL environments
 * Support data migration efforts and ensure seamless integration across interfacing applications and platforms
 * Prepare clear technical specifications, documentation, and test plans to guide development and QA efforts
 * Troubleshoot and resolve complex database and application issues across the full development lifecycle
 * Recommend new tools, technologies, and process improvements to strengthen team efficiency and code quality
 * Evaluate vendor software and provide technical input during selection and implementation phases


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