SQL Server Developer

Join MUFGDo you want your voice heard and your actions to count? Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world's leading financial groups. Across the globe, we're 150,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.With a vision to be the world's most trusted financial group, it's part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.The selected colleague will work at an MUFG office or client sites four days per week and work remotely one day. A member of our recruitment team will provide more details.Job SummaryThe SQL Server Database Senior Developer is responsible for the performance, optimization, and ongoing support of enterprise database systems within the Global Corporate and Investment Banking Technology (GCIB) organization. This role requires deep expertise in SQL Server, database performance tuning, code review and query optimization, along with strong collaboration with application teams and business partners.This is a hands-on technical role focused on ensuring high-performing, scalable, and reliable SQL database as backend of Applications supporting the GCIB Division of MUFG bank. The successful candidate will have strong experience with SQL Server, execution plan analysis and large-scale data environments, and will help drive performance improvements across critical platforms.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the performance tuning and optimization of SQL Server databasesServe as a senior technical contributor, resolving code bottlenecks, slow queries, blocking, and deadlocksOptimize complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and batch processing jobsAnalyze and tune execution plans to improve database efficiency and scalabilityDesign and implement indexing strategies (clustered, non-clustered, partitioning)Monitor database performance using SQL Server tools such as SQL ProfilerIdentify and resolve I/O, memory, and CPU bottlenecks in production environmentsCollaborate with application development teams to ensure efficient database access patternsWork closely with business partners to gather, analyze, and document data and performance requirementsAct as a liaison between database, application teams, and infrastructure groupsCoordinate testing and implementation of database changes in accordance with bank policies and standardsOrganize and manage technical workstreams, communicating status, risks, and dependencies using tools such as JIRA and ConfluenceCollaborate with Enterprise Architecture, Information Security, and Quality Engineering teamsProvide guidance and oversight to junior developers or database team membersParticipate in production support, including availability for critical issue resolutionRequired Qualifications7+ years of hands-on experience with SQL Server database development and performance tuningDeep expertise in:Query optimizationExecution plan analysisIndex design and tuningStored procedure optimizationStrong experience troubleshooting database performance issues in production environmentsStrong knowledge of SQL Server internals, including:Locking and blockingDeadlocksTempDB usageIndexing strategiesExperience working with large datasets and high-throughput batch processing systemsFamiliarity with at least one programming language (e.g., C#,.NET, Java, Python) for integration purposesStrong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsHighly organized, detail-oriented, and dependablePreferred Skills & ExperienceBackground supporting Loan systems, Corporate Investment Banking and Capital Markets platformsExperience working in Agile development environmentsUnderstanding of enterprise architecture, production support, and financial services security controlsPrior experience mentoring or guiding junior team membersEducation:•Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a closely-related discipline, or an equivalent combination of formal education and experienceVisa sponsorship/support is based on business needs. We do not anticipate providing visa sponsorship/support for this position.The typical base pay range for this role is between $147k - $205k depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. This role may also be eligible for certain discretionary performance-based bonuses and/or incentive compensation. Additionally, our Total Rewards program provides colleagues with a competitive benefits package (in accordance with the eligibility requirements and respective terms of each) that includes comprehensive health and wellness benefits, retirement plans, educational assistance and training programs, income replacement for qualified employees with disabilities, paid maternity and parental bonding leave, paid vacation, sick days, and holidays.Our hybrid work schedule is four days on-site and work remotely one day per week.We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. The major responsibilities listed above are the material job duties of this role for which the Company reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of conditional offer of employment, if any. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to leveraging the diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experience of our workforce to create opportunities for our colleagues and our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender expression, gender identity, sex, age, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran and military status, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status of an individual or that individual's associates or relatives that is protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.