Senior Database Developer

RethinkFirst

Senior Database Developer optimizing complex T-SQL solutions in cloud-native architectures for leading behavioral health technology company. Collaborating with engineers and ensuring compliance.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeRemote • Alabama, Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and optimize complex T-SQL solutions including large-scale stored procedures, functions, and queries
Optimize existing SQL code for performance, scalability, and maintainability
Proactively identify and resolve query performance, indexing, and concurrency issues
Support schema design, data modeling, and database changes for new features
Collaborate with application engineers to design and improve data models, database logic, and access patterns
Develop and maintain database objects, deployment scripts, and repeatable database changes aligned with application delivery needs
Create and execute unit, integration, and regression tests for stored procedures and database logic to ensure correctness and performance
Enforce security best practices, including Azure Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) authentication and authorization
Support audits and compliance initiatives related to HITRUST, and SOC 2
Lead database development standards, best practices, and documentation across the organization
Support or contribute to Medallion (Bronze/Silver/Gold) Data Lake architectures using Microsoft Fabric

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of experience as a Database Developer, Database Engineer, or similar role
Strong hands-on experience using MS-SQL for mission critical workloads
Proven experience working with large-scale databases (>4TB)
Expert-level T-SQL skills with a focus on developing and optimizing complex stored procedures and database logic
Deep understanding of: Query execution plans, Indexing strategies, Partitioning and data distribution
Experience with Azure Entra ID authentication for SQL workloads
Strong troubleshooting skills and a creative, analytical approach to solving data access challenges
Experience supporting databases in highly available, production-critical environments
Ability to translate business requirements into scalable database solutions.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous health, dental, & vision benefits package
Flexible paid time off
11 paid company holidays
401k + matching
Parental leave
Access to our award-winning RethinkCare platform supporting neurodiversity in the workplace through parental success, professional resilience, and personal wellbeing.

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Hard Skills & Tools

T-SQLSQL optimizationstored proceduresfunctionsqueriesdata modelingdatabase designunit testingintegration testingregression testing

Soft Skills

troubleshootinganalytical skillscollaborationleadershipproblem-solving