Talent.com
Senior SQL Developer
Senior SQL DeveloperVDart Inc • Addison, TX, United States
[error_messages.no_longer_accepting]
Senior SQL Developer

Senior SQL Developer

VDart Inc • Addison, TX, United States
[job_card.variable_days_ago]
[job_preview.job_type]
  • [job_card.full_time]
  • [filters_job_card.quick_apply]
[job_card.job_description]

Job Title : Senior SQL Developer

Location : Addison, TX (Hybrid)

Type : Contract

Job Summary

  • We are seeking a highly experienced 8+ years in SQL Server / T-SQL Developer with deep expertise in query optimization, performance tuning, and refactoring complex database code, along with a strong understanding of how APIs interact with SQL Server stored procedures and databases.
  • The ideal candidate will work closely with application, API, and DBA teams to ensure that database logic is efficient, scalable, and correctly consumed by upstream services. This role plays a key part in improving performance, reliability, and maintainability across database-driven applications.

Key Responsibilities

  • SQL Server Development & Optimization
  • Analyze, optimize, and tune complex T-SQL queries for performance and scalability
  • Refactor and rewrite legacy stored procedures, views, functions, and triggers to improve execution efficiency and maintainability
  • Optimize database access patterns used by API-driven applications
  • Design and optimize indexing strategies (clustered, non-clustered, filtered as appropriate)
  • Performance Tuning & API Interaction
  • Identify performance bottlenecks caused by API call patterns, excessive round-trips, or inefficient parameter usage
  • Tune stored procedures consumed by RESTful or service-based APIs
  • Code Quality & Standards
  • Enforce T-SQL best practices and performance-focused coding standards
  • Collaboration & Communication
  • Collaborate with API and application developers
  • Provide guidance on best practices for calling stored procedures from APIs
  • Clearly communicate database performance findings and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Required Skills & Qualifications

  • 5+yrs expertise in Microsoft SQL Server (2016 2022)
  • 5+yrs proficiency in T-SQL
  • 3 +yrs experience in query optimization and performance tuning
  • 3 +yrs Hands-on experience rewriting complex stored procedures, views, functions, and triggers
  • 3 + yrs Solid understanding of API-to-database interaction patterns (e.g., REST APIs calling stored procedures)
  • Strong knowledge of execution plans, indexing strategies, statistics, and SQL Server optimizer behavior
  • Soft Skills

  • Excellent communication skills, especially when working with application and API teams
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating across teams
  • Proactive mindset toward performance and reliability improvements
  • [job_alerts.create_a_job]

    Senior SQL Developer • Addison, TX, United States

    [internal_linking.similar_jobs]
    Senior Guidewire Developer

    Senior Guidewire Developer

    Purple Drive • Dallas, TX, Texas, USA
    [job_card.full_time]
    Job Title : Senior Guidewire Developer Location : < / strong&...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days]
    SQL DBA

    SQL DBA

    eTeam Inc • Plano, Texas, United States
    [job_card.full_time]
    [filters_job_card.quick_apply]
    Manage and administer SQL Server databases in various versions, including installation, configuration, and maintenance.Monitor and optimize database performance through query optimization, indexing...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30]
    Senior Manager, Due Diligence

    Senior Manager, Due Diligence

    Cetera Financial Group • Dallas, TX, United States
    [job_card.full_time]
    The Senior Manager, Due Diligence - Alternative Products is responsible for leading the evaluation, selection, and ongoing oversight of alternative investment solutions offered through the firm's w...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    Database Application Developer

    Database Application Developer

    Staffing the Universe • Dallas, TX, United States
    [job_card.full_time] +1
    Database Application Developer.BSNf Role : Database Application Developer.Location : Dallas, TX or Fort Worth, TX.Need local resumes to Fort Worth TX, or willing to move to Dallas upon job confirmati...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    PL / SQL Developer

    PL / SQL Developer

    Two95 International Inc. • Dallas, TX, US
    [job_card.full_time]
    [filters_job_card.quick_apply]
    Ability to develop and understand complex SQL queries.Ability to design and develop applications using Oracle PL / SQL technology Required personal skills : . Work with and support employees from all le...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30]
    Senior Software Developer I - Travel-Ready & Impactful

    Senior Software Developer I - Travel-Ready & Impactful

    Transcend IT Solutions LLC • Frisco, TX, United States
    [job_card.full_time]
    Smotherman Rd, Suite#302, Frisco, Texas, 75033; and various unanticipated locations throughout the U.Design, develop, implement, test, and deploy software applications. Research, analyze, and determ...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    Senior Analyst

    Senior Analyst

    Further • Dallas, TX, United States
    [job_card.full_time]
    If you love data and are looking for unlimited growth opportunities, we want to talk with you about joining Further.Further is a data, cloud, and AI company whose focus is helping companies turn ra...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    Senior Data Steward Manager

    Senior Data Steward Manager

    Tiger Analytics Inc. • Plano, TX, US
    [job_card.full_time]
    [filters_job_card.quick_apply]
    Tiger Analytics is a fast-growing advanced analytics consulting firm.Our consultants bring deep expertise in Data Science, Machine Learning, and AI. We are the trusted analytics partner for several ...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30]
    PostgreSQL DBA

    PostgreSQL DBA

    eTeam Inc • Plano, Texas, United States
    [job_card.full_time]
    [filters_job_card.quick_apply]
    PostgreSQL database Administration, in-depth hands-on experience is a must.Good experience PostgreSQL DBA activities.Strong experience in PostgreSQL Performance Tuning and Optimization.Hands on exp...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30]
    Remote Oracle EBS Techno-Functional Consultant

    Remote Oracle EBS Techno-Functional Consultant

    Infovity, Inc. • Dallas, TX, United States
    [filters.remote]
    [job_card.full_time]
    A dynamic and experienced Oracle Techno-Functional Consultant is sought by a premier Oracle Applications consulting firm in Dallas, Texas. This role involves optimizing technical solutions for Oracl...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    Big Data Developer

    Big Data Developer

    Diverse Lynx • Dallas, TX, United States
    [job_card.full_time]
    Job Description Skill : Big Data Must Have Technical / Functional Skills : Bigdata Hadoop & ecosyst em, Scala / Python, PySpark. Oracle PL / SQL, CI / CD, Excellent communication, Data Lake, Informatica, Tera...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    Big Data Lead : Spark, Hadoop & Cloud Architect

    Big Data Lead : Spark, Hadoop & Cloud Architect

    Infosys • Richardson, TX, United States
    [job_card.full_time]
    A global digital services and consulting leader is seeking a Big Data Lead in Richardson, Texas.This role entails designing and developing high-quality solutions, requiring over 4 years of experien...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    Senior Billing Lead : ERP & Process Improvement

    Senior Billing Lead : ERP & Process Improvement

    Westwood Professional Services • Plano, TX, United States
    [job_card.full_time]
    A dynamic company in the United States is seeking a Senior Billing Associate to join its finance team.The role involves overseeing invoicing processes, leading a team of billers, and managing billi...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    Enterprise Data Architect

    Enterprise Data Architect

    GAINSCO • Richardson, TX, United States
    [job_card.full_time]
    Enterprise Data Architect do? Create and own the long-term enterprise data architecture strategy, what "good" looks like now and where we're going next. Define standards and patterns for how data is...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    Senior SAS Developer : Lead AI / ML Analytics & Data Solutions

    Senior SAS Developer : Lead AI / ML Analytics & Data Solutions

    Compunnel • Plano, TX, United States
    [job_card.full_time]
    A leading analytics firm in Plano, Texas is seeking an experienced SAS Developer to lead data science projects.This role requires over 7 years of experience in SAS, AI, and ML, focusing on innovati...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    Senior AI Cloud Architect

    Senior AI Cloud Architect

    Zhone Technologies, Inc. • Plano, Texas, US
    [job_card.full_time]
    Job Description Job Description Description : We are seeking a Senior AI Cloud Architect with deep expertise in AI / LLM system design and cloud-native architectures to lead the design, development, ...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    Senior Backend Developer (Springboot / GraphQL or NoSQL / Azure)

    Senior Backend Developer (Springboot / GraphQL or NoSQL / Azure)

    E-Solutions • Plano, TX, United States
    [job_card.full_time]
    Location - Plano TX - Onsite Hybrid Job Description A NASDAQ-listed company that has effectively utilized technology to drive growth and innovation is looking for a Senior Backend Developer.The rol...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    Senior C# Backend Developer

    Senior C# Backend Developer

    Numentica LLC • Dallas, TX, us
    [job_card.full_time]
    [filters_job_card.quick_apply]
    This role focuses on backend development, database interaction, and system integrations.The ideal candidate is a solid hands-on developer with strong problem-solving and communication skills.Design...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days]