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Job Title: Sr DBA with SQL Server + Azure experience
Job Location: West Los Angeles, CA(Hybrid)
Job Duration: 12+ Months
Job Summary
We are looking for a Database Engineer with deep expertise in SQL Server and Azure cloud technologies to join our product engineering team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, Al-enhanced SDLC and is passionate about building scalable, secure, and high-performance applications
Key Responsibilities
· Lead and support Azure migration efforts for legacy databases and data services.
· Develop and maintain cloud-native data solutions using Azure SQL, Azure Data Factory, Cosmos, and other relevant services.
· Operate in an Al driven SDLC environment:
· Collaborate with Al copilots to convert stakeholder requirements into structured data models and specs.
· Use generative Al tools to iterate on database architectures and performance strategies.
· Pair program with Al assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude) to write, refactor, and validate SQL in real-time.
· Implement tools for automated validation, bug prediction, and self-healing data pipelines.
· Collaborate with application engineers to ensure seamless integration between backend data systems and product features.
· Monitor and troubleshoot database performance, security, and compliance issues.
Required Qualifications
· 6+ years of experience in database engineering with a focus on SQL Server.
· Strong understanding of database design, indexing, query optimization, and stored procedures.
· Strong experience in Database Modeling using 3rd Normal form with solid experience in data architect.
· Have 3-5 years experience in No SQL experience such as COSMOS.
· Having solid knowledge of SQL Internals in Azure SQL Database Hyperscale
· Strong experience in optimizing database queries and stored procedures including monitoring database performance both system and database standpoint.
· Has strong experience using SQL Server side Trace.
· Proven experience with Azure SQL, Azure Data Factory, and cloud-native data architectures.
· Expertise in reviewing stored proc performance, reading execution plans and making optimizations
· Designing and writing high performance SQL queries and table designs
· Familiarity with Al code assistants like GitHub Copilot, or similar tools.
· Knowledge in distributed databases and ELT tools, data stream processing tools is a big plus.
To apply for this job email your details to faisal@vsolutionstech.com