Senior Database Administrator / SQL Developer
EX Squared Peru
Staffing and Recruiting · 501-1,000 employees
About the role
Design, develop, and optimize database solutions using Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQL Database. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure the availability, integrity, and performance of large-scale business-critical datasets.
What they look for
Requirements
Requires senior-level experience in SQL development and database administration with advanced proficiency in T-SQL and Azure SQL. Candidates must possess strong skills in performance tuning, data modeling, and troubleshooting complex database issues.
Benefits
Full description
At EX Squared LATAM, we are a digital transformation company focused on building innovative, high-impact technology solutions that drive real business value. We partner with top-tier clients across global, regional, and local markets, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and innovation-driven culture where your ideas truly matter.
Role Overview
We’re currently looking for a Senior Database Administrator / Developer with deep expertise in Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL Database, and advanced T-SQL.
This role is ideal for someone with a strong database development background who can design, build, maintain, and optimize SQL solutions supporting large-scale, business-critical datasets. While database administration experience is valuable, the primary focus of this position is hands-on database development, performance optimization, and data solution design.
This is a full-time position requiring 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., aligned with Texas business hours.
Location
Fully remote position within LATAM.
Contract Duration
Fixed-term contract through December 31, 2026, approximately 3 to 4 months, with a strong possibility of renewal.
Language Requirement
Advanced English.
What you'll do
- Design, develop, maintain, and optimize database solutions using Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQL Database.
- Create and improve complex T-SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, views, and database-level business logic.
- Analyze and optimize execution plans, indexes, queries, and overall database performance.
- Troubleshoot slow queries, blocking, performance bottlenecks, and other database-related issues.
- Design and evolve database schemas and data models based on changing business requirements.
- Develop and maintain processes for transforming, integrating, and moving data within SQL environments.
- Work with large-scale, high-volume datasets that are central to business operations and digital products.
- Help ensure the availability, integrity, quality, and efficiency of critical data.
- Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to deliver reliable, scalable, and maintainable database solutions.
What you'll bring
- Senior-level experience as a SQL Developer, Database Developer, Database Engineer, or in a hybrid SQL Developer/DBA role.
- Strong professional experience with Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQL Database.
- Advanced proficiency in T-SQL, including complex queries, stored procedures, functions, and views.
- Proven experience with query optimization and performance tuning in large databases.
- Hands-on knowledge of execution plans, indexing strategies, and database performance analysis.
- Strong understanding of database design, data modeling, and schema evolution.
- Experience developing data transformation, integration, or data movement processes in SQL environments.
- Proven ability to troubleshoot slow queries, blocking, and other database performance issues.
- Experience working with large-scale or high-volume datasets.
- Professional experience within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem.
- Advanced English communication skills.
- Availability to work full-time and align with Texas business hours.
What will make you stand out
- Experience working with databases and data products that have a direct impact on business operations or revenue.
- A strong combination of database administration knowledge and hands-on SQL development expertise.
- Experience supporting data-intensive platforms with demanding requirements for performance, availability, integrity, and quality.
- Expertise in Azure services related to SQL, data storage, or data processing.
- A proactive approach to identifying performance risks and improving database scalability before issues arise.
Why EX Squared?
At EX Squared, we believe in building strong, collaborative teams that create meaningful impact. You’ll work alongside talented professionals across the region, contributing to innovative projects while continuing to grow your career in a supportive, flexible, and people-focused environment.
We value curiosity, ownership, continuous learning, and open collaboration, creating an environment where professionals can thrive, grow, and make a difference.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation in USD.
- Access to learning platforms and professional development opportunities.
- Flexible work environment.
- Collaborative and multicultural teams.
Eligibility Note
This opportunity is only available to candidates currently residing in Latin America or Brazil. Applications outside these regions will not be considered.
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