Azure SQL Database Developer

Orion Innovation is a premier, award-winning, global business and technology services firm. Orion delivers game-changing business transformation and product development rooted in digital strategy, experience design, and engineering, with a unique combination of agility, scale, and maturity. We work with a wide range of clients across many industries including financial services, professional services, telecommunications and media, consumer products, automotive, industrial automation, professional sports and entertainment, life sciences, ecommerce, and education. Role Summary We are seeking a Senior Database Developer to design, develop, optimize, and manage database solutions for a cloud native application deployed on Microsoft Azure. This role requires deep expertise in Azure SQL / SQL Server, strong ownership of database design and performance, and hands‑on involvement in CI/CD driven database deployments using PowerShell. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain Azure SQL / SQL Server databases to support enterprise grade applications Develop and optimize T SQL, stored procedures, functions, views, and indexes Ensure database performance, scalability, availability, and data integrity Partner closely with application developers to support backend and full stack features Implement and manage database deployments using PowerShell and automated release pipelines Support CI/CD workflows using Azure DevOps and GitHub Perform schema versioning, migration, partitioning, and release coordination across environments Troubleshoot production issues and perform performance tuning and root cause analysis Enforce database security, access controls, and best practices Required Skills & Experience Strong experience as a Senior Database Developer or equivalent role Advanced expertise in SQL Server / Azure SQL Strong T SQL development skills (stored procedures, indexing, query optimization) Experience with Azure hosted databases and cloud based architectures Hands on experience with PowerShell for database deployment and automation Experience working with Azure DevOps pipelines and GitHub for version control Solid understanding of database design principles and data modeling Experience supporting applications built on .NET / C# (backend integration) Nice to Have Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Bicep, ARM, or Terraform Experience with database monitoring, performance diagnostics, and tuning in Azure Familiarity with security, auditing, and compliance requirements Experience in Agile/Scrum delivery environments Work Style Individual contributor role with strong ownership of database architecture and delivery Collaborative mindset, working closely with full stack, backend, and DevOps teams Orion is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Orion Innovation