Lead Data Engineer (SQL) - Remote Work | REF#302290

BairesDev; Rio de Janeiro; Remote; BRL 705,000 - 1,007,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% remote

USD compensation

Home office setup

Flexible hours

Parental leave & vacations

Job summary

BairesDev is seeking a Lead Data Engineer (SQL) to drive the design, optimization, and governance of scalable database systems supporting enterprise applications. You will guide a team of database developers and partner with stakeholders to align data solutions with business goals.

The role emphasizes hands-on SQL Server development, data modeling, and performance tuning, all within a 100% remote environment with competitive USD compensation and global collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Database Development, Data Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven expertise in SQL Server development and advanced T-SQL engineering.
• Strong hands-on experience building complex stored procedures, functions, views, and triggers.
• Advanced understanding of query optimization, performance tuning, and execution plan analysis.
• Experience with relational data modeling, normalization, and transaction management.
• Advanced proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Mentor database developers and collaborate with key stakeholders to align technical solutions with business goals.
• Design and document high-performance relational data models and database schemas.
• Develop, test, and maintain complex database objects including stored procedures, functions, and triggers.
• Analyze query execution plans to diagnose performance bottlenecks and implement indexing and tuning strategies.
• Manage database transaction control, ensuring concurrency, data integrity, and proper isolation levels.

Skills

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Tools

SQL Server development

T-SQL engineering

Stored procedures & triggers

Query optimization

Relational data modeling

English proficiency

Job description

At BairesDev we've been leading the way in technology projects for over 15 years. We deliver cutting-edge solutions to giants like Google and the most innovative startups in Silicon Valley.

Our diverse 4,000+ team, composed of the world's Top 1% of tech talent, works remotely on roles that drive significant impact worldwide.

When you apply for this position, you're taking the first step in a process that goes beyond the ordinary. We aim to align your passions and skills with our vacancies, setting you on a path to exceptional career development and success.

Lead Data Engineer (SQL) at BairesDev

As a Lead Data Engineer (SQL), you will spearhead the development, optimization, and management of robust database systems to power our enterprise applications. You will act as a key technical guide, ensuring high-performance data processing while aligning database strategies with organizational needs.

What You'll Do

• Mentor database developers and collaborate with key stakeholders to align technical solutions with business goals.
• Design and document high-performance relational data models and database schemas.
• Develop, test, and maintain complex database objects including stored procedures, functions, and triggers.
• Analyze query execution plans to diagnose performance bottlenecks and implement indexing and tuning strategies.
• Manage database transaction control, ensuring concurrency, data integrity, and proper isolation levels.

What We Are Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in Database Development, Data Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven expertise in SQL Server development and advanced T-SQL engineering.
• Strong hands-on experience building complex stored procedures, functions, views, and triggers.
• Solid understanding of query optimization, performance tuning, and execution plan analysis.
• Experience with relational data modeling, normalization, and transaction management.
• Advanced proficiency in English.

How we do make your work (and your life) easier:

• 100% remote work (from anywhere).
• Excellent compensation in USD or your local currency if preferred
• Hardware and software setup for you to work from home.
• Flexible hours: create your own schedule.
• Paid parental leaves, vacations, and national holidays.
• Innovative and multicultural work environment: collaborate and learn from the global Top 1% of talent.
• Supportive environment with mentorship, promotions, skill development, and diverse growth opportunities.

Join a global team where your unique talents can truly thrive and make a significant impact!