Microsoft SQL Server Developer

Uplers; Khordha; Remote; INR 6,75,000 - 9,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology service provider is seeking a highly skilled Microsoft SQL Server Developer to design, develop, and optimize SQL Server databases. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge in writing complex SQL queries and familiarity with SQL Server features. This is a full-time remote opportunity based in India, aimed at those with over five years of experience in the field.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven experience as a SQL Server Developer.
• Strong expertise in T-SQL, stored procedures, triggers, and functions.
• Excellent knowledge of performance tuning and query optimization.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain SQL Server databases, schemas, and stored procedures.
• Write optimized SQL queries for high-performance applications.
• Implement ETL logic and integrate external data sources.

Skills

Microsoft SQL Server Developer

SQL Queries

SQL Server features

T-SQL

Performance tuning

Data modeling

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Git

Azure DevOps

SQL Server Agent

Job description

Experience: 5.00 + years

Salary: Confidential (based on experience)

Shift: (GMT+05:30) Asia/Kolkata (IST)

Opportunity Type: Remote

Placement Type: Full time Permanent Position

Note: This is a requirement for one of Uplers' client - Xpergia

What do you need for this opportunity?

Must have skills required: Microsoft SQL Server Developer, SQL Queries, SQL Server features

Xpergia is Looking for: We are seeking a highly skilled Microsoft SQL Server Developer with extensive hands-on experience in designing, developing, and optimizing SQL Server databases. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in writing complex SQL queries, stored procedures, triggers, user-defined functions, and performance tuning. In addition, the developer should be familiar with modern SQL Server features including event-based triggers, file arrival monitoring, and scheduling jobs.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain SQL Server databases, schemas, tables, views, stored procedures, triggers, and user-defined functions.
• Write optimized SQL queries for high-performance applications and large data sets.
• Develop triggers and automation workflows (e.g., event-driven triggers when files arrive, scheduled jobs using SQL Server Agent).
• Implement ETL logic and integrate external data sources into SQL Server.
• Optimize database performance through indexing, query tuning, and execution plan analysis.
• Ensure database reliability, security, and compliance with best practices.
• Collaborate with application developers, data analysts, and business stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver database solutions.
• Troubleshoot production issues related to database queries, procedures, and processes.
• Stay updated with the latest SQL Server features (Always On, In-Memory OLTP, partitioning, temporal tables, etc.) and recommend adoption where applicable.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of proven experience as a SQL Server Developer.
• Strong expertise in T-SQL, stored procedures, triggers, functions, and views.
• Hands-on experience with SQL Server Agent for job scheduling, alerts, and monitoring.
• Experience with event-driven triggers (e.g., file arrival, CDC, Service Broker, or related technologies).
• Excellent knowledge of performance tuning and query optimization.
• Proficiency in data modeling and database design principles.
• Familiarity with ETL processes and integration with external systems.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of source control tools (e.g., Git, Azure DevOps) for managing database code.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Python scripting
• Docker
• Camunda

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