Senior Technical SQL Engineer

Company Description:

ThoughtVerve is an AI-driven technology company dedicated to helping businesses transform ideas into innovative, scalable, and impactful digital solutions. We provide end-to-end software and technology services spanning strategy, consulting, product design, development, deployment, cloud transformation, and continuous supportserving clients across industries and geographies.

At the heart of ThoughtVerve is a commitment to leveraging Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies to solve complex business challenges, accelerate innovation, and create sustainable competitive advantages. We build future-ready solutions that are scalable, secure, resilient, maintainable, and designed to evolve alongside rapidly changing business and technology landscapes.

We are a customer-obsessed, value-driven, and success-focused organization. Every engagement begins with understanding our clients' vision, goals, and challenges, enabling us to deliver solutions that create measurable business outcomes and long-term value. Our success is defined by the success of our customers, and we pride ourselves on building trusted partnerships that extend far beyond project delivery.

ThoughtVerve is also passionate about empowering the startup ecosystem. We actively support entrepreneurs and emerging businesses by serving as early technology partners, advisors, and investors, helping turn bold ideas into successful products and scalable enterprises. We believe innovation thrives when great ideas are supported with the right technology, expertise, and strategic guidance.

From concept to creation, from launch to growth, we stand beside our clients every step of the wayhelping them innovate faster, scale smarter, and achieve lasting success.

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Technical SQL Engineer to lead the design, development, optimization, and governance of enterprise-scale Microsoft SQL Server database environments. This role will be responsible for architecting high-performance data solutions, optimizing complex queries, and supporting mission-critical applications across large-scale systems.

The ideal candidate combines deep SQL development expertise with strong database architecture experience, enabling scalable, secure, and high-performing data platforms that support business-critical applications

Key Responsibilities Senior Technical SQL Engineer

Core SQL Development (Primary Focus)

Write, optimize, and maintain complex T-SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, and triggers

Develop efficient, scalable database logic to support business applications

Translate complex business requirements into high-performing SQL solutions

Refactor and improve existing SQL code for performance, readability, and maintainability

Query Performance & Optimization

Analyze execution plans and resolve performance bottlenecks in queries and procedures

Design and implement indexing strategies to improve query performance

Tune high-volume transactional queries for optimal efficiency

Data Processing & ETL

Develop and maintain SQL-based ETL processes and data transformations

Build data workflows to support reporting, analytics, and downstream systems

Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity

Troubleshooting & Production Support

Diagnose and fix issues related to SQL logic, data inconsistencies, and performance

Support production systems by resolving query-related issues quickly and effectively

Collaboration

Work closely with application developers to integrate SQL logic into applications

Participate in code reviews and enforce SQL development standards

Contribute to Agile development cycles and deliverables

Required Skills & Qualifications

10+ years of strong hands-on experience in SQL development (MS SQL Server preferred)

Expert-level proficiency in writing complex queries and stored procedures

Strong experience in query optimization, indexing, and execution plan analysis

Deep understanding of relational databases and data modeling

Proven ability to handle large datasets and high-volume transactions

Experience with ETL/data transformation using SQL

Strong debugging and problem-solving skills

Nice to Have

Experience with SSIS or similar ETL tools

Exposure to reporting tools (Power BI, SSRS, etc.)

Familiarity with Azure SQL or cloud-based data platforms

What This Role Is NOT

Not a DBA or infrastructure-heavy role

Not focused on server setup, patching, or hardware management

Not an SSIS ETL role

Not an SSRS Reporting role

Purely focused on SQL development and data logic