SQL Engineer III

Medevolve; Little Rock (AR); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Medevolve is seeking a SQL Engineer – Level 3 to design, develop, and optimize complex SQL-based data solutions, operating with autonomy and acting as a subject matter expert in performance and data standards.

You will lead data modeling efforts, collaborate with engineering, ETL, BI, and product teams, and ensure data quality and scalable architectures across mission-critical systems. This role supports regulated environments and will contribute to data governance and security best practices.

Qualifications

• Expert-level proficiency in SQL, including complex joins, CTEs, window functions, and performance tuning.
• Deep understanding of relational database design, normalization, indexing, and query optimization.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure.
• Strong experience working with large datasets and complex schemas.
• Ability to design scalable, high-performance data solutions.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence technical standards and mentor peers.
• Effective communication skills with both technical and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain advanced SQL queries, views, functions, and stored procedures supporting mission-critical systems
• Install, configure, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server instances
• Optimize database and query performance through indexing, execution plan analysis, and schema improvements
• Lead complex data modeling and transformation efforts for transactional and analytical use cases
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and consistency across databases and data pipelines
• Partner with engineering, ETL, BI, and product teams to define scalable data solutions
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex data quality, performance, and reliability issues
• Establish and promote SQL development standards, best practices, and documentation
• Contribute to architecture reviews and long-term data platform strategy
• Support data governance, security, and compliance requirements, including those applicable to regulated environments

Skills

Advanced SQL development

Data modeling

Performance tuning

Mentoring peers

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft SQL Server

Microsoft Azure

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Remote- US - Little Rock, AR 722017220Position Type: Full Time

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 Functions

• Design, develop, and maintain advanced SQL queries, views, functions, and stored procedures supporting mission-critical systems


• Install, configure, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server instances


• Optimize database and query performance through indexing, execution plan analysis, and schema improvements


• Lead complex data modeling and transformation efforts for transactional and analytical use cases


• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and consistency across databases and data pipelines


• Partner with engineering, ETL, BI, and product teams to define scalable data solutions


• Troubleshoot and resolve complex data quality, performance, and reliability issues


• Establish and promote SQL development standards, best practices, and documentation


• Contribute to architecture reviews and long-term data platform strategy


• Support data governance, security, and compliance requirements, including those applicable to regulated environments

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Expert-level proficiency in SQL, including complex joins, CTEs, window functions, and performance tuning


• Deep understanding of relational database design, normalization, indexing, and query optimization


• Experience with Microsoft Azure


• Strong experience working with large datasets and complex schemas


• Ability to design scalable, high-performance data solutions


• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills


• Ability to influence technical standards and mentor peers


• Effective communication skills with both technical and business stakeholders

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience


• Significant experience in SQL engineering, data engineering, or database development


• Demonstrated ability to independently lead complex technical work

Conditions & Scope

• Primarily a sedentary, computer-based role


• Regular access to sensitive and confidential data


• May support systems requiring availability during critical business operations

Measures of Success

• Performance, reliability, and scalability of SQL-based solutions


• Accuracy and consistency of enterprise data


• Reduction in data incidents and performance bottlenecks


• Positive technical influence and mentorship impact


• Adoption of standards and best practices across teams