Senior Database Developer

Citi; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi India is seeking a Senior Database Developer to lead the design, development, and maintenance of SQL Server databases. You will ensure performance, security, and data integrity across critical applications. This senior role requires 10+ years of database development experience with strong SQL Server expertise.

The candidate will work on complex ETL tasks, data modeling, and performance tuning in a collaborative, hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a database developer, with a strong focus on SQL Server.
• Expertise in SQL Server, including T-SQL, stored procedures, triggers, and performance tuning.
• Strong data modeling concepts and experience with data modeling tools.
• Experience with ETL tools and processes (e.g., SSIS) is a plus.
• Analytical thinking, attention to detail, independence in handling projects.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable database solutions using SQL Server.
• Write, optimize, and maintain complex stored procedures, triggers, and user-defined functions.
• Monitor and optimize database performance, identifying bottlenecks and issues.
• Design and implement logical and physical data models to meet business requirements.
• Ensure data integrity and data quality through constraints and validation rules.
• Develop and maintain ETL processes to load and transform data.
• Collaborate with application developers, analysts, and stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Constructive Debate

Escalation Management

Industry Knowledge

Policy and Procedure

Policy and Regulation

Process Execution

Product Knowledge

Risk Controls and Monitors

Risk Identification and Assessment

SQL Server

T-SQL

Stored Procedures

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or Statistics

Tools

SQL Server

T-SQL

SSIS

Job description

Senior Database Developer

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Job Req Id:

26940787

Location(s):

Haryana, India, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Job Type:

Hybrid

Posted:

Feb. 23, 2026

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Job Overview

Individual Contributor (Database)

Job Title: Senior Database Developer Level: C13 Location: India

Overall Objective:

This is a senior-level individual contributor role responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of our database systems. The primary objective is to ensure the performance, integrity, and security of our data by developing robust and efficient database solutions. This individual will act as a subject matter expert on SQL Server and will be responsible for creating and optimizing complex stored procedures and database queries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Database Development: Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable database solutions using SQL Server.
• Stored Procedures: Write, optimize, and maintain complex stored procedures, triggers, and user-defined functions to support business applications.
• Performance Tuning: Monitor and optimize database performance, identifying and resolving bottlenecks and performance issues.
• Data Modeling: Design and implement logical and physical data models to meet business requirements.
• Data Integrity: Ensure data integrity and consistency through the implementation of constraints, data validation rules, and other best practices.
• ETL Processes: Develop and maintain ETL processes to load and transform data from various sources into the database.
• Collaboration: Work closely with application developers, business analysts, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and provide database solutions.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 10+ years of experience as a database developer, with a strong focus on SQL Server.
• Technical Skills:
  • Database: Expertise in SQL Server, including T-SQL, stored procedures, triggers, and performance tuning.
  • Data Modeling: Strong understanding of data modeling concepts and experience with data modeling tools.
  • ETL: Experience with ETL tools and processes (e.g., SSIS) is a plus.
• Soft Skills:
  • Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex data and business requirements.
  • Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to data quality and accuracy.
  • Independence: Ability to work independently with limited supervision and take ownership of projects.

Education:

• Master's degree in Computer Science or Statistics is required.

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Job Family Group:

Risk Management

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Job Family:

Portfolio Credit Risk Management

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Analytical Thinking, Constructive Debate, Escalation Management, Industry Knowledge, Policy and Procedure, Policy and Regulation, Process Execution, Product Knowledge, Risk Controls and Monitors, Risk Identification and Assessment.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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