Azure SQL Database Engineer

SOFTWARE ENGINEER / / MUST WORK and currently reside in Buffalo, NY (near Niagara Falls / Canadas border) (We will consider Rochester, NY area if they are willing to commute to Buffalo)

Also, please make sure the candidate has not been PREVIOUSLY submitted to M&T BANK for this role.

W2 only and we do not sponsor.

Candidate to work 3 days onsite and 2 days remote.

Must be legally authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship now or in the future.

2-3 rounds of technical interviews will be required

Must have at least 1 0 years of overall IT exp and EXPERT IN AZURE

Must have recent Banking experience

Must have industry experience SQL on AZURE (AWS WILL NOT SUFFICE FOR THIS ROLE)

Please send a breakdown of the required exp when submitting

Please send Last 4 of SS number and Month/Date of Birth

Seeking a highly skilled and experienced Azure SQL Database Engineer to manage, optimize, and secure our SQL databases hosted in Azure.

Responsibilities

• • Design, implement, and maintain Azure SQL Databases to support middleware and other applications.

• • Collaborate closely with Java middleware developers to optimize database interactions, queries, and schema designs for seamless integration and performance.

• • Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement tuning strategies.

• • Implement and manage database security, including user permissions, role-based access control, encryption (TDE), and network security.

• • Plan and execute database backup and recovery strategies, ensuring data resilience

• • Implement and manage high availability and disaster recovery solutions • Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues, including connectivity, performance, and data corruption.

• • Automate database management tasks using Azure tools, PowerShell, or other scripting languages.

• • Ensure compliance with data governance, privacy, and security standards. Essential Skills and Experience: • Azure SQL Database Expertise: o Strong hands-on experience with Azure SQL Database

o Proficiency in T-SQL for complex queries, stored procedures, and schema design. o Experience in database performance tuning, optimization, and query plan analysis. o Experience with Azure SQL Database security features (TDE, Azure AD Authentication). • Azure Ecosystem & Integration: o Understanding of Azure Networking for secure database connectivity. o Experience using Managed Identities for secure application access for DB o Familiarity with Azure Monitor for database monitoring and alerting. • Data Management: o Solid understanding of relational database design and data modeling. o Experience with database backup and restore procedures. • Collaboration & Problem-Solving: o Ability to work effectively with development teams.