Sr. Database Developer (1151999)

The Judge Group; St. Ann (MO); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking a Senior Database Developer in Missouri to design, develop, and support enterprise SQL Server solutions across development and production landscapes. The role emphasizes reliability, performance, security, and data integrity for mission-critical applications.

The ideal candidate should bring 5+ years of SQL Server experience, strong T-SQL skills, and the ability to mentor teammates while working in a hybrid environment with at least two onsite days per week.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of SQL-based application development in Windows and/or web environments.
• Extensive experience with Microsoft SQL Server development and administration.
• Experience supporting enterprise-level databases in production environments.
• Experience working with software development teams and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable SQL Server solutions for enterprise apps.
• Tune performance, indexes, and queries; ensure data reliability and security.
• Collaborate with developers and stakeholders on data integration and ETL.
• Mentor junior DB team members and contribute to standards and reviews.

Skills

SQL Server

T-SQL

Stored Procedures

Data Modeling

Performance Tuning

Security & Access

ETL Development

.NET Integration

Data Integration

Backup & Recovery

Source Control

DevOps

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Tools

Entity Framework

TFS

SQL Server Management Studio

Job description

Location: St. Ann, MO

Salary: $60.00 USD Hourly - $65.00 USD Hourly

Schedule: Hybrid Schedule, Minimum 2 Days Onsite (Tuesday & Wednesday)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience Required: 5+ Years

Description

Senior Database Developer

Location: Bridgeton, MO (Hybrid)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Database Developer to design, develop, optimize, and support enterprise Microsoft SQL Server database solutions across both development and production environments. This role will play a critical part in ensuring database reliability, scalability, security, and performance while supporting business-critical applications and reporting needs.

The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in SQL Server development, database performance tuning, transactional SQL, and application integration. This individual must be a self-starter who can work independently, collaborate effectively with application development teams, and provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members when needed.

This position is based in the St. Louis metro area and follows a hybrid work schedule, requiring onsite attendance at the Bridgeton office a minimum of two days per week.

Key Responsibilities

Database Development & Architecture

• Design, develop, and implement robust, scalable, and high-performing SQL Server database solutions.
• Create and maintain database schemas, data models, tables, relationships, and structures that support business applications and reporting requirements.
• Develop, test, and maintain stored procedures, triggers, functions, views, and complex SQL queries.
• Ensure data integrity, consistency, and reliability across multiple databases and environments.

Database Performance & Optimization

• Monitor database performance and proactively identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and performance issues.
• Tune SQL code, indexes, stored procedures, and database structures to optimize performance and scalability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database-related production issues in a timely manner.
• Manage and support multiple SQL Server databases across large-scale enterprise systems.

Security & Compliance

• Implement and maintain database security controls, including user access, permissions, auditing, and encryption.
• Ensure database environments adhere to security best practices and organizational compliance requirements.
• Protect sensitive business and customer data through proper governance and security controls.

Application Integration & Data Management

• Collaborate with software developers and business stakeholders to support application development initiatives.
• Design and implement data integration processes and ETL solutions.
• Support .NET and legacy applications that interact with SQL Server databases.
• Assist with deployment, migration, and enhancement efforts across development and production environments.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers and database team members.
• Contribute to database standards, best practices, and documentation efforts.
• Participate in project planning, architecture discussions, and technical reviews.
• Support additional database and application initiatives as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field OR
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.

Experience

• 5+ years of experience developing SQL-based applications in Windows and/or web environments.
• Extensive experience with Microsoft SQL Server database development and administration.
• Experience supporting enterprise-level databases in production environments.
• Experience working closely with software development teams and business stakeholders.

Required Technical Skills

• Advanced Microsoft SQL Server development experience
• Advanced Transact-SQL (T-SQL) programming
• Stored Procedures, Functions, Triggers, and Views
• Database Design and Data Modeling
• Database Performance Monitoring and Optimization
• Query Performance Tuning
• SQL Server Security and Access Controls
• ETL Development and Data Integration
• .NET Application Integration
• Management of Multiple Enterprise SQL Server Databases
• Database Backup, Recovery, and Maintenance Strategies
• Source Control and Development Lifecycle Best Practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting legacy applications integrated with SQL Server
• Experience working with Entity Framework
• Experience using Team Foundation Server (TFS)
• Exposure to modern cloud-based database technologies and architectures
• Experience mentoring junior developers and database professionals

Core Competencies

Technical Expertise

• Deep understanding of SQL Server architecture, performance tuning, and database optimization.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex database and application issues.
• Strong knowledge of data structures, relational database concepts, and development best practices.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance are available to qualified candidates who meet eligibility requirements.