Job Title: SQL Database Developer with Azure Location: Montvale, NJ - Hybrid 12+ months contract ONLY on w2 [USC/GC/EAD's/H1B transfer's] Job Description: Design and implement robust data models to support application and business requirements, ensuring scalability and efficiency. • Define and maintain database schemas, ensuring proper structure and adherence to best practices. • Develop and optimize indexing strategies to enhance query performance and database efficiency. • Manage data ingestion processes, ensuring seamless integration of data from various sources into the database. • Oversee data export processes to support reporting, analytics, and external system integration needs. • Act as the primary owner of all database systems, ensuring their reliability, security, and performance. • Review and validate database-related work committed by other team members to ensure quality, consistency, and adherence to standards. • Provide mentorship and guidance to team members on database design, development, and optimization practices. • Establish and enforce database governance policies, including naming conventions, documentation, and access controls. • Monitor and analyze database performance, identifying and addressing bottlenecks or issues proactively. • Design, develop, and maintain complex SQL stored procedures to support application development and data processing. • Perform performance tuning and optimization of SQL queries and databases to ensure efficient data retrieval and processing. • Integrate with Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS) for seamless data storage and retrieval. • Manage and maintain Azure SQL databases, ensuring high availability and security. • Implement data lake integration strategies to support data analytics and reporting needs. • Develop and manage Azure Data Factory (ADF) pipelines for data movement and transformation. • Oversee database management and sharding concepts to ensure scalability and performance. • Utilize SQL dacpac projects for streamlined database deployment and version control. • Manage deployment pipelines using Azure DevOps, ensuring smooth and efficient release processes. • Coordinate and manage production deployments, providing support and troubleshooting as needed. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an agile development environment to deliver high-quality solutions. • Provide ongoing support and maintenance for database systems, addressing issues and implementing improvements. • Stay updated with the latest industry trends and best practices in database management and cloud technologies. Qualifications: • Proven experience as a SQL Developer/DBA with expertise in stored procedures and performance tuning. • Strong knowledge of Azure SQL, ADLS, and data lake integration. • Experience with Azure Data Factory and pipeline management. • Familiarity with database sharding concepts and practices. • Proficiency in using SQL dacpac projects for database deployment. • Experience with Azure DevOps for managing deployment pipelines. • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. • Excellent communication and collaboration skills in an agile development setting. • Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and ensuring quality. • Any Microsoft Azure certification is a plus.