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Job Description Job Title: Data Architect / Senior SQL Server Developer Location: Rockville, MD / Hybrid / Remote (as applicable) Employment Type Full-Time Experience Level X+ years (customizable) Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Data Architect / Senior SQL Server Developer to design, develop, and optimize enterprise‑grade data solutions. The ideal candidate has strong expertise in data architecture , relational data modeling , and SQL Server , along with a solid foundation in software engineering principles, Agile development, and object‑oriented design best practices . This role requires excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment. Key Responsibilities Data Architecture & Design Design and maintain robust data architectures to support scalable, high‑performance applications Develop and manage relational data models, ensuring normalization, integrity, and performance Define database standards, naming conventions, and best practices Collaborate with application and business teams to translate requirements into effective data designs SQL Server Development & Optimization Lead SQL Server architecture and design, including schema design and performance strategies Develop and maintain complex SQL queries, views, functions, and stored procedures Perform query tuning and performance optimization using indexes, execution plans, and monitoring tools Ensure data reliability, security, backup, and recovery best practices Software Engineering & Agile Practices Apply Agile development principles in cross‑functional teams Follow established software design patterns Implement and advocate for Dependency Injection and modular design Apply SOLID object‑oriented design principles to ensure maintainable and extensible solutions Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and retrospectives Collaboration & Problem Solving Work closely with developers, architects, product owners, and QA teams Diagnose and resolve complex data‑related issues Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders Required Qualifications Technical Skills Strong expertise in Data Architecture and Relational Data Model Design Deep hands‑on experience with Microsoft SQL Server Advanced skills in SQL development and Stored Procedures Thorough understanding of SQL Server architecture and design principles Solid experience with software development lifecycle and Agile methodologies Strong knowledge of design patterns, Dependency Injection, and SOLID principles Soft Skills Excellent problem‑solving and analytical abilities Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative, Agile environment High attention to detail and commitment to quality Preferred / Nice‑to‑Have Skills Experience with performance monitoring and database optimization tools Knowledge of cloud‑based database platforms Exposure to data governance or data quality frameworks Education Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience) Qualifications Bachelors Range Of Year Experience-Min Year 2 Range Of Year Experience-Max Year 7 Show more Show less