sql server development

Key Responsibilities

1. Database Design and Development

   :

• Design and implement

  database schemas

  , tables, views, and indexes for performance and scalability.
• Develop and maintain

  T-SQL

  queries,

  stored procedures

  ,

  triggers

  , and

  functions

  to meet business requirements.
• Write efficient and optimized SQL queries to interact with databases and handle complex data operations.

1. Database Optimization and Performance Tuning

   :

• Analyze

  query performance

  and

  execution plans

  to identify and resolve bottlenecks.
• Implement

  indexing strategies

  and use optimization techniques to improve database query response times and overall system performance.
• Monitor database performance and perform

  database tuning

  to improve speed, scalability, and efficiency.

1. Data Migration and ETL Processes

   :

• Work on

  data migration projects

  , including migrating data from legacy systems to

  SQL Server

  .
• Design and implement

  ETL processes

  (Extract, Transform, Load) for integrating data from various sources into SQL Server databases.

1. Data Security and Backup

   :

• Implement and enforce

  database security policies

  to protect sensitive information.
• Set up and manage

  data backups

  ,

  restore procedures

  , and

  disaster recovery plans

  .
• Ensure data integrity and compliance with industry standards and regulations.

1. Collaboration and Support

   :

• Collaborate with developers, analysts, and system administrators to integrate SQL Server with other applications and platforms.
• Provide

  support and troubleshooting

  for database-related issues, including performance problems, query optimization, and system errors.
• Work with DevOps teams to automate deployment and database management processes.

1. Documentation and Reporting

   :

• Maintain thorough documentation of

  database schemas

  ,

  stored procedures

  , and other technical resources.
• Create reports and dashboards to provide insights into database performance, security, and usage.

1. Continuous Improvement

   :

• Stay up-to-date with the latest features and best practices in

  SQL Server

  and database development.
• Continuously improve coding standards and adopt best practices for database management and performance optimization.

Skills and Qualifications

Mandatory Skills

• Proficiency in SQL Server

  (SQL Server 2012 or later).
• Strong experience with

  T-SQL

  , including writing complex queries, stored procedures, and triggers.
• Experience with

  SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)

  for database development and troubleshooting.
• Solid understanding of

  database design principles

  , normalization, and data modeling.
• Knowledge of

  SQL Server performance tuning

  , including

  query optimization

  ,

  indexing

  , and

  execution plans

  .
• Experience with

  data migration

  and

  ETL

  processes.
• Familiarity with

  SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)

  for data transformation and migration.
• Experience with

  data backup

  ,

  recovery

  , and

  disaster recovery

  strategies in SQL Server.
• Knowledge of

  database security best practices

  , including encryption and user access control.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with

  SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)

  and

  SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS)

  .
• Familiarity with

  Azure SQL Database

  and

  SQL Server on Azure

  .
• Experience with

  database automation tools

  and

  CI/CD

  pipelines.
• Knowledge of

  NoSQL databases

  (e.g.,

  MongoDB

  ,

  Cassandra

  ) and when to use them alongside SQL Server.
• Familiarity with

  Power BI

  for data visualization and reporting.
• Knowledge of

  cloud technologies

  (e.g.,

  AWS

  ,

  Azure

  ) and integrating SQL Server with cloud-based systems.