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# SQL Application Developer

- **Company:** FIRSTPRO INC
- **Location:** Paoli, PA, United States
- **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $130,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Profiling, Data Integration, Data Integrity, Relational Databases, Database Design, Database Storage Structures, Monitoring of Systems, JSON, Microsoft SQL Server, Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, Software Engineering, SQL Stored Procedures, SQL Databases, Transact-SQL, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Transaction Processing (Computing), Freeform SQL, Database Optimization, Database Performance, Semi-structured Data, Database Monitoring
- **Published:** June 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ad0aa98a32de717a

## About the Role

Do you have experience in XML?, * Experience with Microsoft SQL Server (2016 or later) and T-SQL development.

 * Strong understanding of relational database design principles and data modeling techniques.
 * Experience developing and optimizing stored procedures, functions, indexes, and complex SQL queries.
 * Proven ability to troubleshoot and improve database performance in transactional environments.
 * Familiarity with SQL profiling, monitoring, and performance tuning tools.
 * Experience working with XML, JSON, and data reporting solutions.
 * Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
 * Ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.

Preferred Technical Skills

 * Microsoft SQL Server
 * T-SQL
 * Database Design & Data Modeling
 * Performance Tuning & Query Optimization
 * Indexing Strategies
 * SQL Profiling & Monitoring Tools
 * XML & JSON
 * Data Analysis & Reporting

## Description

* Design, develop, maintain, and optimize database solutions in a high-volume transactional environment supporting business-critical applications.
 * Collaborate with software developers, project managers, and business stakeholders to create and enhance database structures, queries, and stored procedures.
 * Analyze business requirements and technical specifications to determine solution feasibility, provide effort estimates, and deliver scalable database solutions.
 * Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including planning, documentation, development, testing, deployment, and ongoing support.
 * Create and maintain relational database objects such as tables, views, indexes, functions, and stored procedures.
 * Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize SQL queries and database performance to support high-frequency transaction processing.
 * Apply database design and data modeling best practices to ensure data integrity, scalability, and maintainability.
 * Utilize database monitoring and profiling tools to identify performance bottlenecks and implement improvements.
 * Support data integration, reporting, and analytics initiatives using structured and semi-structured data formats.
 * Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable system performance and successful project delivery.


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