Software Engineer III Position Available In Erie, New York

Software Engineer III#25-62106
Buffalo, NY

All On-site Job Description Job Title:

Azure SQL Database Engineer We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Azure SQL Database Engineer to manage, optimize, and secure our SQL databases hosted in Azure. This role will be integral to supporting a new middleware application that facilitates data flow to/from a SaaS hosted application, ensuring high availability, performance, and data integrity.

Responsibilities:

Design, implement, and maintain Azure SQL Databases to support middleware and other applications.
Collaborate closely with Java middleware developers to optimize database interactions, queries, and schema designs for seamless integration and performance.
Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement tuning strategies (indexing, query optimization, resource scaling).
Implement and manage database security, including user permissions, role-based access control, encryption (TDE), and network security.
Plan and execute database backup and recovery strategies, ensuring data resilience and business continuity.
Implement and manage high availability and disaster recovery solutions (e.g., Geo-replication, Availability Groups, Failover Groups).
Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues, including connectivity, performance, and data corruption.
Automate database management tasks using Azure tools, PowerShell, or other scripting languages.
Ensure compliance with data governance, privacy, and security standards.

Essential Skills and Experience:

Azure SQL Database Expertise:

Strong hands-on experience with Azure SQL Database
Proficiency in T-SQL for complex queries, stored procedures, and schema design.
Experience in database performance tuning, optimization, and query plan analysis.
Experience with Azure SQL Database security features (TDE, Azure AD Authentication).

Azure Ecosystem & Integration:

Understanding of Azure Networking for secure database connectivity.
Experience using Managed Identities for secure application access for databases.
Familiarity with Azure Monitor for database monitoring and alerting.

Data Management:

Solid understanding of relational database design and data modeling.
Experience with database backup and restore procedures.

Collaboration & Problem-Solving:

Ability to work effectively with development teams.
Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills for database issues.

EEO:

“Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.”