Senior SQL Developer (PostgreSQL)

Systel Inc; Navi Mumbai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Opportunity for professional growth

Collaborative work environment

Exposure to modern database technologies

Job summary

Systel Inc in Navi Mumbai is seeking a Sr. SQL Developer to design and optimize enterprise database solutions. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience with PostgreSQL and SQL Server, focusing on high-performance database structures and SQL optimization.

This full-time role involves collaborating with software developers and stakeholders to support enterprise applications and data management, offering opportunities for growth and learning in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a SQL Developer or Database Developer.
• Experience with PostgreSQL and SQL Server.
• Strong understanding of relational database design.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain PostgreSQL database schemas.
• Optimize SQL queries for maximum performance.
• Collaborate with teams to build scalable database solutions.

Skills

PostgreSQL

SQL Server

T-SQL

PL/pgSQL

Database Optimization

Data Migration

Data Integration

Git

Azure DevOps

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Azure SQL Database

ETL tools

Power BI

Job description

Job Title: Sr. SQL Developer

As aSQL & PostgreSQL Developer, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and optimizing enterprise database solutions that power our business-critical applications. This role focuses on building scalable, high-performance database structures, writing efficient SQL code, and ensuring data integrity across PostgreSQL and SQL Server environments.

You will work closely with software developers, architects, DevOps engineers, and business stakeholders to deliver reliable database solutions that support enterprise applications, reporting, analytics, and AI-enabled systems.

The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, proactive, and passionate about database optimization, performance tuning, and solving complex data challenges.

Duties and Responsibilities

Database Design & Development

• Design, develop, and maintain PostgreSQL database schemas, tables, indexes, views, materialized views, functions, and stored procedures.

• Develop and maintain SQL Server database objects including stored procedures, triggers, functions, and views.

• Design scalable database structures following normalization and database best practices.

• Create reusable SQL scripts, utilities, and database migration scripts.

• Collaborate with software developers and architects to build efficient and scalable database solutions.

• Support database migration activities between SQL Server and PostgreSQL.

Database Performance & Optimization

• Optimize PostgreSQL and SQL Server queries for maximum performance and scalability.

• Analyze execution plans, indexing strategies, and database performance metrics.

• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks proactively.

• Review SQL code and database changes to ensure coding standards and best practices.

• Ensure database reliability, integrity, and compliance with organizational standards.

Database Integration & Data Management

• Develop efficient data integration solutions for enterprise applications.

• Support application teams with optimized database access and ORM integration.

• Develop scripts for data migration, synchronization, import/export, and bulk data processing.

• Maintain data accuracy, consistency, and security across environments.

Monitoring & Troubleshooting

• Monitor database health and troubleshoot database-related issues.

• Implement logging, monitoring, and error-handling mechanisms.

• Ensure database availability and high performance across development, testing, and production environments.

DevOps & Database Deployment

• Support database version control using Git and Azure DevOps.

• Participate in CI/CD pipelines for automated database deployments.

• Collaborate with DevOps teams to manage cloud and on-premises database deployments.

Reporting & Collaboration

• Develop SQL queries and reports to support business intelligence and operational requirements.

• Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to understand data requirements.

• Maintain database documentation and contribute to continuous process improvements.

Knowledge and Skills required

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

• 5+ years of professional experience as a SQL Developer or Database Developer.

• Strong hands-on experience with PostgreSQL and SQL Server.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong expertise in PostgreSQL, including PL/pgSQL, query optimization, indexing, partitioning, views, materialized views, and performance tuning.

• Hands-on experience with SQL Server, T-SQL, stored procedures, functions, triggers, and database optimization.

• Experience in database migration between SQL Server and PostgreSQL.

• Strong understanding of relational database design, normalization, indexing strategies, execution plans, and transaction management.

• Experience with Azure Database for PostgreSQL and Azure SQL Database is preferred.

• Familiarity with Azure DevOps, Git, and CI/CD pipelines.

• Knowledge of SSRS, ETL tools, Power BI, and NoSQL databases is an advantage.

• Experience with AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, or similar tools is a plus.

• Understanding of AI-enabled applications, vector databases, embeddings, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) concepts is an added advantage.

Behavioral Competencies

• Fanatical Customer Service:Ensure high-quality product delivery aligned with customer expectations.

• Absolute Ownership:Take full responsibility for QA deliverables and outcomes.

• Passion for Improvement:Continuously enhance testing practices and product quality.

• Uncompromising Integrity:Maintain transparency and accountability in all QA processes.

• Strong teamwork and adaptability in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on enterprise-scale applications and modern database technologies.

• Exposure to cloud databases, AI-enabled applications, and DevOps practices.

• Collaborative and innovative work environment.

• Room for professional growth and continuous learning.

• Competitive compensation package.

Additional Information

This is a full-time Work from Office position located in Navi Mumbai.

Ineviais an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.