Technical Lead - II_Microsoft SQL Server

What is in it for you?
Seeking a Senior Data Engineer with deep expertise in SQL Server, Azure SQL, and Databricks to design, optimize, and deliver scalable cloud-based data solutions supporting analytics and enterprise data platforms

Roles and Responsibilities –
· Database Development & Optimization: Design, develop, and maintain complex SQL Server and Azure SQL databases.
· Write and optimize advanced T-SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, and views.
· Perform query tuning, indexing strategies, and performance optimization for large-scale datasets.
· Implement best practices for database security, data integrity, and reliability.
· Cloud & Data Platform: Develop and manage data solutions in Azure SQL Database.

• Work with Databricks (Apache Spark) to support data transformations, analytics, and large-scale data processing.
• Integrate Azure SQL with Databricks using Delta Lake, Spark SQL, and PySpark/SQL where applicable.
• Support cloud-based data architectures and hybrid data environments.

· Data Modelling & Warehousing: Design and maintain relational and dimensional data models.
· Implement Slowly Changing Dimensions (SCD) and other data warehousing patterns.
· Support ETL/ELT processes and collaborate with data engineering teams.
· Collaboration & Leadership: Partner with application developers, data engineers, BI teams, and stakeholders to understand data requirements.

• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior developers.
• Participate in code reviews and enforce database development standards.
• Troubleshoot production issues and provide root cause analysis.

Skills: -
Mandatory skills
· 10+ years of experience as a Database Developer or similar role.
· Strong expertise in SQL Server and Azure SQL.
· Advanced proficiency in T-SQL, including performance tuning and query optimization.
· Hands-on experience with Databricks and Apache Spark.
· Solid understanding of data warehousing concepts, dimensional modelling, and SCD.
· Experience working in Azure cloud environments.
· Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.