SQL Performance Engineer

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in SQL Server, T-SQL, performance tuning, database design, SSIS/ETL, data migration, security, and high-availability solutions. This role will be responsible for optimizing enterprise database environments, supporting production systems, and leading complex data integration and migration initiatives., * Design and develop complex SQL queries, stored procedures, views, functions, and database objects.

• Perform SQL Server performance tuning, including query optimization, indexing, execution plans, partitioning, and database monitoring.
• Monitor and troubleshoot production SQL Server environments to ensure high availability, performance, reliability, and data integrity.
• Design and maintain scalable database schemas, data models, and data structures.
• Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot SSIS/ETL packages for data migration, transformation, and integration.
• Lead and support data migration and integration projects across multiple systems and platforms.
• Implement and maintain database security, backup/recovery, replication, disaster recovery, and high-availability solutions.
• Identify performance bottlenecks and recommend solutions to improve database efficiency and scalability.
• Ensure data quality, governance, compliance, and reporting accuracy.
• Provide technical leadership for database management, reporting solutions, and ERP/data integrations.
• Collaborate with developers, architects, business teams, and infrastructure teams to resolve complex database issues.
• Participate in production deployments, root-cause analysis, and ongoing database optimization.
• Leverage AI-assisted development and productivity tools where appropriate.

We are seeking an experienced Senior SQL Performance Engineer with 8 10+ years of experience in SQL Server database development, performance optimization, production support, and data integration., * 8 10+ years of experience in SQL Server/database engineering.

• Strong expertise in Microsoft SQL Server and T-SQL.
• Extensive experience with SQL performance tuning and optimization.
• Strong knowledge of query execution plans, indexing, partitioning, and performance monitoring.
• Hands-on experience with SSIS and ETL development.
• Experience with database design, schema development, and data modeling.
• Strong experience in data migration, integration, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with database security, backup/recovery, replication, and high availability.
• Strong production support and troubleshooting experience.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) or other reporting tools.
• Experience with cloud data platforms such as Azure SQL, Azure Data Factory, or similar technologies.
• Experience supporting ERP integrations and enterprise data environments.
• Knowledge of data governance and data quality practices.
• Exposure to Microsoft Copilot, GitHub Copilot, or other AI-assisted development tools.