SQL Engineer III

Medevolve Inc; Arkansas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Medevolve Inc is seeking an experienced SQL Engineer – Level 3 to design, develop, and optimize complex SQL-based data solutions. You will work with engineering, ETL, BI, and product teams to ensure scalable, high-performance data platforms while upholding data governance and security standards.

The role emphasizes expert SQL, Azure proficiency, and leadership in data standards across teams, with a focus on reliability and performance in a senior individual contributor capacity.

Qualifications

• Expert-level SQL skills including complex joins, CTEs, window functions, and tuning.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure and large datasets.
• Proven ability to design scalable, high-performance data solutions.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to influence technical standards and mentor peers.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain advanced SQL queries, views, functions, and stored procedures supporting mission-critical systems.
• Install, configure, and maintain SQL Server instances and related components as needed.
• Optimize database and query performance through indexing, execution plans, and schema improvements.
• Lead complex data modeling and transformation efforts for transactional and analytical use cases.
• Collaborate with engineering, ETL, BI, and product teams to define scalable data solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve data quality, performance, and reliability issues; ensure data governance and security compliance.

Skills

SQL proficiency

Query optimization

Indexing & performance tuning

Data modeling

Microsoft Azure

Big data handling

Communication

Mentoring peers

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft SQL Server

Job description

The SQL Engineer – Level 3 is a senior individual contributor responsible for designing, developing, optimizing, and maintaining complex SQL-based data solutions. This role operates with a high degree of autonomy, serves as a subject matter expert in database and query performance, and influences data standards, architecture decisions, and best practices across teams.Essential FunctionsDesign, develop, and maintain advanced SQL queries, views, functions, and stored procedures supporting mission-critical systemsInstall, configure, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server instancesOptimize database and query performance through indexing, execution plan analysis, and schema improvementsLead complex data modeling and transformation efforts for transactional and analytical use casesEnsure data accuracy, integrity, and consistency across databases and data pipelinesPartner with engineering, ETL, BI, and product teams to define scalable data solutionsTroubleshoot and resolve complex data quality, performance, and reliability issuesEstablish and promote SQL development standards, best practices, and documentationContribute to architecture reviews and long-term data platform strategySupport data governance, security, and compliance requirements, including those applicable to regulated environmentsKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesExpert-level proficiency in SQL, including complex joins, CTEs, window functions, and performance tuningDeep understanding of relational database design, normalization, indexing, and query optimizationExperience with Microsoft AzureStrong experience working with large datasets and complex schemasAbility to design scalable, high-performance data solutionsStrong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skillsAbility to influence technical standards and mentor peersEffective communication skills with both technical and business stakeholdersEducation and ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experienceSignificant experience in SQL engineering, data engineering, or database developmentDemonstrated ability to independently lead complex technical workConditions & ScopeThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Primarily a sedentary, computer-based roleRegular access to sensitive and confidential dataMay support systems requiring availability during critical business operationsMeasures of SuccessPerformance, reliability, and scalability of SQL-based solutionsAccuracy and consistency of enterprise dataReduction in data incidents and performance bottlenecksPositive technical influence and mentorship impactAdoption of standards and best practices across teams