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SQL Server Developer (with AI)

Location:

Oxnard CA (Onsite) Job Description SQL Server Developer. We are seeking a highly skilled SQL Server Developer with deep expertise in database design, complex query development, and performance optimization. The ideal candidate will have strong technical problem-solving abilities and hands-on experience with payroll-related calculations and systems.

Key Responsibilities Database Development:

Design, develop, and maintain complex SQL Server databases, stored procedures, functions, views, and triggers.

Complex Query Writing:

Write and optimize complex T-SQL queries, including joins, aggregations, window functions, CTEs, dynamic SQL, and query performance tuning.

Stored Procedure Development:

Build, debug, and optimize large, enterprise-scale stored procedures with a focus on performance and reliability.

Problem Solving:

Analyze and resolve critical database issues, including performance bottlenecks, deadlocks, data integrity issues, and production incidents.

Payroll Domain Knowledge:

Develop and support payroll calculation logic, including wage calculations, deductions, overtime, taxes, bonuses, and timesheet/payroll integrations.

Performance Tuning:

Optimize query execution plans, indexing strategies, and database performance for high-volume transactional systems.

Data Integrity & Security:

Implement robust transaction handling, error handling, data validation, and security best practices.

Collaboration:

Work closely with application developers, DBAs, business analysts, and payroll/HR stakeholders to deliver accurate and efficient data solutions.

Code Reviews & Mentoring:

Conduct code reviews, mentor junior developers, and enforce best practices for database development. Required Skills & Experience 10+ years of professional experience in SQL Server development. Strong proficiency in T-SQL, including stored procedures, functions, triggers, views, and complex queries. Proven experience writing and optimizing complex SQL queries for large datasets. Deep understanding of SQL Server internals: indexing, execution plans, query optimization, and performance tuning. Demonstrated ability to solve critical technical problems under pressure. Hands-on experience with payroll calculations and/or payroll systems. Experience with SQL Server 2016/2017/2019/2022/ Azure SQL MI Strong understanding of transaction management, concurrency, and error handling. Experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, SQL-specific AI assistants) to write, optimize, and review SQL code.