Associate Principal Engineer, SQL Database

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REQUIREMENTS:

• Total experience 9+ years
• Strong experience in Data Architecture / Data Modeling / Database Design
• Deep expertise in SQL Server (Must Have) and PostgreSQL (Must Have)
• Hands-on experience in database normalization, schema design, and data modeling (conceptual, logical, physical)
• Experience in performance tuning, query optimization, and indexing strategies
• Strong understanding of multi-tenant data architecture and data isolation strategies
• Experience with database change management, schema versioning, and CI/CD integration
• Knowledge of data governance, naming conventions, and referential integrity standards
• Experience with data security practices (SOC2, RBAC, encryption, audit logging)
• Familiarity with data modeling tools (Erwin, DbSchema, or equivalent)
• Experience working with cloud platforms (Azure preferred)
• Understanding of ETL/ELT processes and data integration patterns
• Familiarity with .NET data access technologies (Entity Framework, ADO.NET)
• Strong collaboration skills with architects, developers, and cross-functional teams
• Excellent problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and implement scalable, normalized data architectures across SQL Server and PostgreSQL environments
• Define and enforce enterprise data modeling standards, schema governance, and naming conventions
• Develop and maintain canonical data models, ER diagrams, and data dictionaries
• Identify and remediate legacy schema issues, driving migration to optimized and maintainable structures
• Establish indexing strategies, query optimization standards, and performance tuning practices
• Collaborate with software architects and engineering teams to align data architecture with application design
• Design and enforce multi-tenant data isolation strategies for SaaS platforms
• Integrate data security, compliance, and governance requirements into schema design
• Implement and manage database change processes, including CI/CD pipeline integration
• Analyze and define data access patterns to support scalable and low-latency systems
• Evaluate and recommend tools for schema management, migration, and database evolution
• Support microservices and API-driven architectures through well-designed data layers
• Mentor developers on best practices in data modeling and database design
• Ensure high availability, scalability, and performance of database systems
• Drive continuous improvement in data architecture, governance, and engineering practices

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field