Senior Database Developer
UST
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Job summary
UST is seeking a Senior Database Developer to design, develop, optimize, and manage database solutions for a cloud-native application deployed on Microsoft Azure. The role requires deep expertise in Azure SQL / SQL Server, ownership of database design, and hands-on CI/CD driven deployments using PowerShell.
Responsibilities include designing, developing, and optimizing Azure SQL databases, enabling performance, scalability, and data integrity while collaborating with developers to support
Qualifications
- Deep expertise in Azure SQL / SQL Server and database design principles.
- Strong T-SQL development skills: stored procedures, indexing, query optimization.
- Hands-on with PowerShell for database deployment and automation.
- Experience with Azure hosted databases and cloud-based architectures.
- Experience with Azure DevOps pipelines and GitHub for version control.
- Experience in .NET / C# backend integration and CI/CD workflows.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain Azure SQL / SQL Server databases for enterprise apps.
- Develop and optimize T-SQL, stored procedures, functions, views, and indexes.
- Partner with application developers to support backend and full stack features.
- Implement and manage database deployments using PowerShell and release pipelines.
- Support CI/CD workflows using Azure DevOps and GitHub.
- Perform schema versioning, migration, and release coordination across environments.
Skills
Tools
Job description
Born digital, UST transforms lives through the power of technology. We walk alongside our clients and partners, embedding innovation and agility into everything they do. We help them create transformative experiences and human-centered solutions for a better world.
Born digital, UST transforms lives through the power of technology. We walk alongside our clients and partners, embedding innovation and agility into everything they do. We help them create transformative experiences and human-centered solutions for a better world.
UST is 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.
- 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
- Enforce database security, access controls, and best practices
This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.
- 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)
- 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 environments
- Individual contributor role with strong ownership of database architecture and delivery
- Collaborative mindset, working closely with full stack, backend, and DevOps teams
Compensation can differ depending on factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, education, and level of experience. UST provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in various U.S. markets as set forth below.
New Jersey
$75,000-$113,000
Full‑time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro‑rated for new hires throughout the year), 10 paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty. They are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as the following Company‑paid Employee Only benefits: basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short‑ and long‑term disability benefits. Regular employees may purchase additional voluntary short‑term disability benefits, and participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA) as well as a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent child care, and/or commuting expenses as allowable under IRS guidelines. Benefits offerings vary in Puerto Rico. Part‑time employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro‑rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching. Full‑time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro‑rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance. Part‑time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro‑rated for new hires throughout the year). All US employees who work in a state or locality with more generous paid sick leave benefits than specified here will receive the benefit of those sick leave laws.
We proudly embrace the values that have shaped UST since day one. We build our culture of Humility, Humanity, and Integrity. These values inspire us to nurture a people‑first, human centric culture that fosters diversity, prioritizes sustainable solutions, and keeps our people and clients at the forefront of all decisions.
We will listen, learn, be empathetic and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone.
Through business, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.
We honor our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships.
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. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances. UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.
Azure SQL Database, Cloud Infrastructure, Microsoft Azure
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