Applications Developer ( SQL / .NET / AI Agent Developer)

Sharp Decisions; Sierra Vista (AZ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp Decisions is seeking an Applications Developer to design, develop, and optimize Azure SQL databases, lead database projects, and build AI agents while ensuring performance and scalability.

The role also involves maintaining Microsoft Azure App Services and C#/.NET-based applications, mentoring junior developers, and applying advanced SQL techniques and development best practices to deliver robust data solutions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of SQL, web development, and data analysis experience.
• Proficiency with the SDLC and AI-driven development tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize Azure SQL databases.
• Lead database projects and troubleshoot performance issues.
• Build and maintain AI agents to automate and improve workflows.
• Mentor junior developers and ensure scalable data systems.

Skills

Azure SQL

C#/.NET

SQL Optimization

AI Agents

Azure DevOps

RESTful APIs

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

Tools

Azure DevOps

Visual Studio

Job description

The Applications Developer will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing complex Azure SQL databases , leading database projects, troubleshooting database performance issues, building and maintaining AI agents, mentoring junior developers, and ensuring the performance and scalability of data systems through advanced SQL techniques and development best practices.

The role will also maintain and support Microsoft Azure App Services and C#/.NET-based applications .

Knowledge of

• SQL Server and Azure SQL
• Agile Development Methodology
• RESTful APIs
• .NET using Visual Studio and C#
• Azure DevOps
• Multiple programming languages, database management systems, and development platforms
• AI-driven development tools and techniques
• Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts
• UI design skills in ASP.NET
• AI Agents
• Python scripting
• Microsoft OpenAI frameworks
• Vibe coding

Skills in

• Azure SQL with advanced query writing and optimization techniques
• Exceptional design, coding, testing, and debugging skills
• Data warehousing and ETL processes
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Data analysis and reporting
• Stored procedure optimization
• Microsoft SQL Server, including stored procedures, indexing, and triggers
• Maintaining Microsoft Azure App Services-based applications
• AI Agent development, including designing, building, and deploying autonomous and multi-agent systems that solve complex business workflows
• Prompt engineering and simple RAG pipelines
• Building self-correcting, stateful, and tool-using AI agents capable of reasoning, planning, executing tasks, and collaborating with digital systems and humans

Ability to

• Quickly learn and develop in new programming languages, APIs, and platforms
• Evaluate and test emerging technologies and development toolsWork effectively in a collaborative development environment
• Synthesize feedback and adjust plans accordingly
• Build strong relationships inside and outside the organization
• Write clear and comprehensive technical documentation
• Interpret and analyze test results
• Use and maintain testing frameworks, test libraries, databases, and test environments

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree plus 8 or more years of SQL, web development, and analysis experience, or equivalent experience
• Proficiency with the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Proficiency in AI-driven development using tools such as GitHub Copilot and Claude
• Relevant professional certifications are a plus

Required Skills

• SQL experience
• .NET experience
• Experience building AI agents – this experience must be demonstrated on the resume

Preferred Skills

• OpenAI
• Python scripting
• Agile methodology