Azure Database Engineer

Socket.dev; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & bonus structure

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

RMX Monitoring, LLC is seeking an experienced Azure Database Engineer to design, optimize, and maintain databases on Azure SQL and Microsoft SQL Server. You will analyze performance, tune queries, and collaborate with software teams to ensure scalable data access across applications.

The ideal candidate has 5–8 years of hands‑on experience with T‑SQL, EF Core, and ORM techniques, and is comfortable working on cloud‑based data platforms. Hybrid schedule with occasional HQ visits is expected.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of hands‑on database administration and development experience.
• Strong experience with Azure SQL Database and/or Microsoft SQL Server.
• Advanced knowledge of T‑SQL development and performance tuning.
• Proven experience with database indexing strategies, query optimization, and execution plan analysis.
• Experience working with Entity Framework Core (EF Core) and LINQ to Entities.
• Solid understanding of ORM concepts and data access optimization techniques.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, maintain, and optimize databases hosted on Azure SQL and Microsoft SQL Server.
• Develop, troubleshoot, and optimize complex T-SQL queries, stored procedures, views, and functions.
• Analyze and improve database performance through index optimization, execution plan analysis, and query tuning.
• Monitor database health, capacity, availability, and security.
• Collaborate with software development teams to optimize data access patterns and application performance.
• Review and improve EF Core data access code, LINQ-to-Entities queries, and ORM implementations.
• Participate in database design, schema changes, migrations, and deployment processes.
• Troubleshoot production issues related to data access, performance, and scalability.
• Implement and maintain data archival, backup, and recovery strategies.
• Support cloud-based data solutions and contribute to data platform modernization initiatives.

Skills

Database performance tuning

T‑SQL development

EF Core / LINQ

Problem solving

Tools

EF Core

LINQ to Entities

ORM concepts

Azure Storage / Cosmos DB

Job description

JOB SPECIFICATION – AZURE DATABASE ENGINEER

Reports to: Director, Software Development

Classification: Exempt, Full-Time

Location: Mount Laurel, NJ

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

RMX Holdco, Inc. and Subsidiaries (AKA “RhythMedix” or the “Company”) is a rapidly growing provider of remote cardiac monitoring services. The Company focuses on improving patient care through the use of patient-friendly devices and mobile communications to diagnose and treat heart disease faster.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking an experienced Azure Database Engineer with strong expertise in Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQL environments. The ideal candidate will have a passion for database performance optimization, query tuning, and application data architecture, while working closely with software development teams to ensure scalable and reliable data solutions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, implement, maintain, and optimize databases hosted on Azure SQL and Microsoft SQL Server.
• Develop, troubleshoot, and optimize complex T-SQL queries, stored procedures, views, and functions.
• Analyze and improve database performance through index optimization, execution plan analysis, and query tuning.
• Monitor database health, capacity, availability, and security.
• Collaborate with software development teams to optimize data access patterns and application performance.
• Review and improve Entity Framework Core (EF Core) data access code, LINQ-to-Entities queries, and ORM implementations.
• Participate in database design, schema changes, migrations, and deployment processes.
• Troubleshoot production issues related to data access, performance, and scalability.
• Implement and maintain data archival, backup, and recovery strategies.
• Support cloud-based data solutions and contribute to data platform modernization initiatives.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5-8 years of hands‑on database administration and development experience.
• Strong experience with Azure SQL Database and/or Microsoft SQL Server.
• Advanced knowledge of T‑SQL development and performance tuning.
• Proven experience with database indexing strategies, query optimization, and execution plan analysis.
• Experience working with Entity Framework Core (EF Core) and LINQ to Entities.
• Solid understanding of ORM concepts and data access optimization techniques.
• Experience troubleshooting and improving application and database performance in production environments.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with Azure Storage, including Table Storage and/or Cosmos DB.
• Experience with Data Warehouse and/or Data Lake architecture.
• Knowledge of Data API Builder (DAB), Model Context Protocol (MCP), or modern SQL‑based API solutions.
• Experience in healthcare, medical software, or regulated environments.
• Familiarity with Azure cloud services, monitoring, and automation tools.
• Able to work a hybrid schedule and commute to Headquarters on required weekdays.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan - 401(k) - with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Employee wellness programs

RMX Monitoring, LLCis an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.