Senior Developer(DBA + SQL)

Bounteous; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bounteous in Boston is seeking a senior Database Administrator to own production SQL Server environments across Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and AWS MySQL. You will analyze execution plans, tune performance, manage schemas, and collaborate with the lead architect to implement production decisions.

Ideal candidates have extensive T-SQL experience and familiarity with Entity Framework. Knowledge of AI tooling for automation is a plus, and a strong focus on reliability and

Qualifications

• 6+ years as a Database Administrator with hands-on SQL Server expertise.
• Proficiency with Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance.
• Experience with cloud-hosted relational databases, including AWS MySQL.
• Advanced T-SQL skills, including DDL, DML, stored procedures, and query optimization.
• Ability to interpret execution plans and conduct operator-level analysis.
• Familiarity with Entity Framework and its SQL generation patterns.
• Familiarity with AI tools in database management and automation.

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage production SQL Server environments across Azure and AWS.
• Author, review, and optimize T-SQL queries, procedures, and schema changes.
• Tune performance via execution plans, indexing strategies, and statistics management.
• Collaborate with the lead architect on production decisions.
• Understand production schemas, data flows, and system architecture.
• Support EF-based applications by analyzing generated SQL and optimization opportunities.
• Leverage AI tooling to enhance database operations, monitoring, and automation.
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and operational inefficiencies.

Skills

SQL Server

Performance tuning

Query optimization

Entity Framework knowledge

Tools

Azure SQL Database

Azure SQL Managed Instance

AWS MySQL

Entity Framework

AI tooling

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and manage production SQL Server environments across Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and AWS MySQL
• Author, review, and optimize T‑SQL queries, stored procedures, DML statements, and schema changes
• Perform query performance tuning through execution plan analysis, indexing strategies, statistics management, and operator‑level diagnostics
• Collaborate closely with the lead architect to evaluate and implement decisions impacting production environments
• Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of production schemas, data flows, and system architecture
• Support Entity Framework–based applications by analyzing generated SQL and recommending optimizations
• Leverage AI tooling to enhance database operations, monitoring, and automation practices – This is nice to have.
• Proactively identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, risks, and operational inefficiencies

Required Qualifications Technical

• 6+ years of hands‑on experience as a Database Administrator with hands‑on SQL Server expertise
• Proficiency with Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance
• Experience with cloud‑hosted relational databases, including AWS MySQL
• Advanced T‑SQL skills, including DDL, DML, stored procedures, and query optimization
• Demonstrated ability to interpret execution plans and conduct operator‑level query analysis
• Working knowledge of Entity Framework and its SQL generation patterns
• Familiarity with AI tools and their application in database management and automation

Professional Attributes

• Strong operational mindset with a focus on reliability, performance, and production stability
• Decisive and composed under pressure, with the ability to make sound judgments in live production environments
• Self‑directed and proactive, with a track record of identifying and addressing issues independently
• Intellectually curious, with a demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional growth
• Highly reliable, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Collaborative team player with the ability to serve as a trusted technical partner to senior leadership
• Well‑rounded perspective that extends beyond data semantics to encompass system‑wide operational awareness