Software Engineer – Senior SQL Developer Location: Plano, TX (Hybrid - 4 days onsite required) About the Role We are looking for a Senior SQL Engineer to lead the design and implementation of SQL-based solutions powering our critical applications and workflows. This role goes beyond writing SQL code - it's about defining standards, mentoring peers, owning architecture, and enabling productivity through AI, CI/CD, and automation. Responsibilities • Architect, develop, and optimize SQL Server solutions including stored procedures, ETL packages (SSIS), and schema designs. • Lead performance tuning, root cause analysis, and system-level SQL improvements. • Collaborate across business, QA, and infrastructure teams to define requirements and deliver end-to-end solutions. • Drive the adoption of CI/CD pipelines for SQL deployments using GitLab or similar tools. • Use VS Code, SSMS, and Visual Studio for scalable development and debugging. • Enforce Git workflows (e.g., feature branching, pull requests) and conduct peer code reviews. • Serve as a mentor to junior engineers and promote documentation best practices. • Champion the use of AI-assisted tooling (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT) to drive efficiency, automation, and quality in development. Qualifications • 5-8+ years of experience with SQL Server, T-SQL, SSIS, and stored procedure development. • Proven expertise in performance tuning and data modeling. • Strong proficiency with VS Code, SSMS, Visual Studio, Git/GitLab, and Agile delivery. • Experience leading delivery of large-scale SQL/ETL solutions from requirements to deployment. • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, unit testing frameworks (e.g., tSQLt), and AI-driven coding tools. • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline. • Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring abilities. Bonus Experience • Cloud platform experience (Azure SQL, AWS RDS, etc.) • Dimensional modeling, OLAP/BI reporting backends Knowledge of data privacy regulations (HIPAA, GDPR)