Responsibilities: • Design, develop, and maintain SQL Server databases, ensuring efficient data storage and retrieval. • Write, optimize, and troubleshoot complex SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, and triggers for performance improvements. • Work closely with application developers to ensure seamless integration of database components with applications. • Perform database tuning and optimization (PTO), including indexing strategies, query execution plans, and partitioning. • Develop and maintain ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes to facilitate data movement and transformation between systems. • Implement database security best practices, including user authentication, role-based access control, and encryption. • Monitor and analyze database performance, addressing bottlenecks and optimizing resource utilization. • Design and implement backup and recovery strategies to ensure data integrity and business continuity. • Collaborate with data analysts and Product/business teams to support reporting and data visualization needs using SQL-based reporting tools. • Maintain documentation of database structures, procedures, and best practices to ensure knowledge sharing and compliance. • Ensure data quality and consistency across multiple environments, including Development, Staging, and Production. • Develop and maintain data models, including logical and physical data design. • Stay updated with the latest SQL Server features, best practices, and industry trends. • Implement High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) options such as failover clustering, database mirroring, log shipping, and replication. • Manage user security, including logins, roles, and privileges to ensure data integrity and security compliance. • Optional: Experience with Business Intelligence (BI) tools such as SSIS, SSRS, and SSAS for advanced analytics and reporting. • Optional: Experience working in financial markets or similar data-intensive domains is an added advantage. Required Skills & Qualifications: • Strong expertise in SQL Server development, including T-SQL, query optimization, and stored procedures. • Experience in database design, normalization, and data modeling. • Knowledge of performance tuning techniques, indexing, and execution plan analysis. • Familiarity with ETL tools and data warehousing concepts. • Proficiency in working with version control tools such as Git. • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot database-related issues. • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams. • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.