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Job Description : The MIS team is seeking a motivated and highly qualified MS SQL Database developer who thrives in an environment of innovation and collaboration. As part of the development team, you will utilize your subject matter expertise of database structures and architecture to ensure optimum application performance for our award-winning software applications. This position requires an individual who has proven success in a dynamic environment focused on delivering customer centric software solutions and where priorities change rapidly based on the evolution of technology and business needs. As a result, our development processes require a professional with excellent adaptability and communication skills. As a member on the MIS team you will be able to utilize the latest in relational database technologies. Primary responsibilities will include: In this role as Senior Software Engineer, you will: Design and develop high-performance database solutions for our software applications. Write/modify complex SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, and triggers to support data processing requirements. Optimize database performance by analyzing query execution plans and indexing strategies. Resolve database issues as they arise and help team members in troubleshooting TSQL code issues. Monitor database performance and proactively identify areas for improvement. Collaborate with other developers and stakeholders to ensure database design and development align with business requirements. Maintain data integrity and security in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements. Develop and maintain documentation related to database design, architecture, and functionality. Stay current with the latest database technologies and best practices. Should be capable of developing automation techniques for existing code. Good to have SQL admin hands-on on SQL server. Recommend solutions by defining database physical structure and functional capabilities from initial design concept to final production deployment Understand and promote best practices and standards for database development; oversee governance to assure product stability and performance Identify database requirements by interviewing customers; analyze, design, and code database utilities for existing and future systems developed for the platform Identify bottlenecks and make corrective recommendations to assure optimum database performance Collaborate with other members of the team to deliver industry leading software on time in a high-energy dynamic environment We are the leading source of intelligent information for the worlds businesses and professionals, providing customers with competitive advantage. Intelligent information is a unique synthesis of human intelligence, industry expertise and innovative technology that provides decision-makers with the knowledge to act, enabling them to make better decisions faster. We deliver this must-have insight to the financial and risk, legal, tax and accounting, intellectual property and science and media markets, powered by the worlds most trusted news organization. About You You are a fit for this position if your background includes: Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical discipline is required 3+ years of relational database development in a high-availability production environment Strong demonstrated proficiency of T-SQL Experience developing database objects for web and desktop applications. Demonstrated ability to multi-task projects with competing demands in an effective and productive manner. Desired Skills Thorough understanding of Profiling, Performance Tuning and Optimization, using monitoring and troubleshooting tools to resolve database problems. Knowledge of indexes, index management, and statistics Strong knowledge of T-SQL programming language and MS SQL Server. Experience in optimizing database performance using tools such as SQL Profiler and Performance monitor. Familiarity with database security measures such as encryption, access control, and auditing. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. #LI-SM1 What s in it For You Hybrid Work Model: We ve adopted a flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office depending on the role) for our office-based roles while delivering a seamless experience that is digitally and physically connected. Flexibility Work-Life Balance: Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, whether caring for family, giving back to the community, or finding time to refresh and reset. This builds upon our flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year, empowering employees to achieve a better work-life balance. Career Development and Growth: By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development, we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrow s challenges and deliver real-world solutions. Our Grow My Way programming and skills-first approach ensures you have the tools and knowledge to grow, lead, and thrive in an AI-enabled future. Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include flexible vacation, two company-wide Mental Health Days off, access to the Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing. Culture: Globally recognized, award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging, flexibility, work-life balance, and more. We live by our values: Obsess over our Customers, Compete to Win, Challenge (Y)our Thinking, Act Fast / Learn Fast, and Stronger Together. Social Impact: Make an impact in your community with our Social Impact Institute. We offer employees two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. Making a Real-World Impact: We are one of the few companies globally that helps its customers pursue justice, truth, and transparency. Together, with the professionals and institutions we serve, we help uphold the rule of law, turn the wheels of commerce, catch bad actors, report the facts, and provide trusted, unbiased information to people all over the world. About Us Thomson Reuters informs the way forward by bringing together the trusted content and technology that people and organizations need to make the right decisions. We serve professionals across legal, tax, accounting, compliance, government, and media. Our products combine highly specialized software and insights to empower professionals with the data, intelligence, and solutions needed to make informed decisions, and to help institutions in their pursuit of justice, truth, and transparency. Reuters, part of Thomson Reuters, is a world leading provider of trusted journalism and news. We are powered by the talents of 26,000 employees across more than 70 countries, where everyone has a chance to contribute and grow professionally in flexible work environments. At a time when objectivity, accuracy, fairness, and transparency are under attack, we consider it our duty to pursue them. Sound excitingJoin us and help shape the industries that move society forward. As a global business, we rely on the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all employees to deliver on our business goals. To ensure we can do that, we seek talented, qualified employees in all our operations around the world regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under applicable law. Thomson Reuters is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer providing a drug-free workplace. 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