[Hiring] SQL Developer + DBA @Bounteous

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced SQL Developer + Database Administrator with 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
• AWS MySQL
• Advanced T-SQL development
• Query optimization
• Database performance tuning

This role involves:

• Administering production databases
• Optimizing SQL performance
• Collaborating with solution architects
• Supporting Entity Framework-based applications
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• 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.