Azure SQL Database Lead | Senior Developer + DevOps

Delan Associates, Inc; Montvale (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Delan Associates, Inc. is seeking a Senior Database Developer to lead design, implementation, and optimization of Azure-hosted databases. The role requires hands-on expertise in SQL Server, T-SQL, and data modeling, with strong deployment automation via PowerShell and cloud architectures.

You will collaborate with .NET/C# backend teams and participate in Agile/Scrum processes. Candidates should have experience with IaC (Bicep/ARM/Terraform), Azure DevOps, and GitHub for version control, plus a

Qualifications

• Strong experience as a Senior Database Developer or equivalent role.
• Advanced expertise in SQL Server / Azure SQL.
• Strong T SQL development skills (stored procedures, indexing, query optimization).
• Experience with Azure hosted databases and cloud-based architectures.
• Hands on experience with PowerShell for database deployment and automation.
• Experience working with Azure DevOps pipelines and GitHub for version control.
• Solid understanding of database design principles and data modeling.
• Experience supporting applications built on .NET / C# (backend integration).
• Nice to Have Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Bicep, ARM, or Terraform.
• Experience with database monitoring, performance diagnostics, and tuning in Azure.
• Familiarity with security, auditing, and compliance requirements.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum delivery environment.

Skills

Senior Database Developer

SQL Server / Azure SQL

T-SQL

PowerShell

Azure DevOps

GitHub

Database design

Data modeling

C# / .NET

IaC (Bicep/ARM/Terraform)

Performance tuning

Security & Compliance

Agile/Scrum

Tools

SQL Server

Azure SQL

PowerShell

Azure DevOps

GitHub

Terraform

Bicep

ARM

C#

.NET

Job description

Delan Associates, Inc. is seeking a Senior Database Developer to lead design, implementation, and optimization of Azure-hosted databases. The role requires hands-on expertise in SQL Server, T-SQL, and data modeling, with strong deployment automation via PowerShell and cloud architectures.

You will collaborate with .NET/C# backend teams and participate in Agile/Scrum processes. Candidates should have experience with IaC (Bicep/ARM/Terraform), Azure DevOps, and GitHub for version control, plus a