SQL Developer + DBA (AWS & Azure Experience)

Bounteous; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa sponsorship

Job summary

Bounteous is seeking an experienced SQL Developer + Database Administrator to own production SQL Server environments across Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and AWS MySQL. You will optimize queries, develop with T-SQL, and ensure high availability in a fast-paced production setting.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years of relevant experience, strong collaboration with architects, and familiarity with Entity Framework.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of hands-on experience as a Database Administrator with 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 query 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 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.
• Proactively identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, risks, and operational inefficiencies

Skills

SQL Server

Azure SQL

Azure SQL MI

AWS MySQL

T-SQL

Query optimization

Indexing

Entity Framework

AI tooling

Production DB

Job description

Bounteous is a premier end-to-end digital transformation consultancy dedicated to partnering with ambitious brands to create digital solutions for today’s complex challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities. With uncompromising standards for technical and domain expertise, we deliver innovative and strategic solutions in Strategy, Analytics, Digital Engineering, Cloud, Data & AI, Experience Design, and Marketing.

Our Co-Innovation methodology is a unique engagement model designed to align interests and accelerate value creation. Our clients worldwide benefit from the skills and expertise of over 4,000+ expert team members across the Americas, APAC, and EMEA. By partnering with leading technology providers, we craft transformative digital experiences that enhance customer engagement and drive business success.

We are seeking an experienced SQL Developer + Database Administratorwith 6+ years of hands‑on experience managing production SQL Server environments. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and AWS MySQL, along with advanced T‑SQL development, query optimization, and database performance tuning. This role involves administering production databases, optimizing SQL performance, collaborating with solution architects, supporting Entity Framework-based applications, and ensuring high availability, reliability, and operational excellence. Experience with AI-powered database monitoring and automation is a plus. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and thrives in fast‑paced production environments while partnering closely with technical leadership.

Information Security Responsibilities

• Promote and enforce awareness of key information security practices, including acceptable use of information assets, malware protection, and password security protocols
• Identify, assess, and report security risks, focusing on how these risks impact the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets
• Understand and evaluate how data is stored, processed, or transmitted, ensuring compliance with data privacy and protection standards (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)
• Ensure data protection measures are integrated throughout the information lifecycle to safeguard sensitive information

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:

• 6+ years of hands‑on experience as a Database Administrator with hands‑on SQL Serverexpertise
• 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

Bounteous is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Bounteous does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.Bounteous is willing to sponsor eligible candidates for employment visas.