Senior Azure SQL Database Developer | CI/CD & PowerShell

UST; Montvale (NJ); On-site; Full time

Job description

Senior Database Developer

Lead I - Software Engineering

We are seeking a Senior Database Developer to design, develop, optimize, and manage database solutions for a cloud native application deployed on Microsoft Azure. This role requires deep expertise in Azure SQL / SQL Server, strong ownership of database design and performance, and hands‑on involvement in CI/CD driven database deployments using PowerShell.

The opportunity

• Design, develop, and maintain Azure SQL / SQL Server databases to support enterprise‑grade applications
• Develop and optimize T‑SQL, stored procedures, functions, views, and indexes
• Ensure database performance, scalability, availability, and data integrity
• Partner closely with application developers to support backend and full‑stack features
• Implement and manage database deployments using PowerShell and automated release pipelines
• Support CI/CD workflows using Azure DevOps and GitHub
• Perform schema versioning, migration, partitioning, and release coordination across environments
• Troubleshoot production issues and perform performance tuning and root‑cause analysis

Requirements

• 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 IaC using Bicep, ARM, or Terraform
• Nice to have: Experience with database monitoring, performance diagnostics, and tuning in Azure
• Nice to have: Familiarity with security, auditing, and compliance requirements
• Nice to have: Experience in Agile/Scrum delivery environments

Location

New Jersey

Compensation Range

$75,000–$113,000

Benefits

Full‑time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, 6 days of paid sick leave, 10 paid holidays, and eligibility for paid bereavement leave and jury duty. They are eligible to participate in the company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching. Medical, dental and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. UST reserves the right to periodically redefine roles and responsibilities.