Description

Senior Software Engineer I ( MS SQL Server Database Engineer )

Job Description

Opportunity Summary:

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual with an overall experience of 5+ years to join Upland India as a Senior Software Engineer in Microsoft SQL Server for our Upland PSA products.

What would you do?

• Develop, test, and maintain the database code
• Create or modify database objects and/or write SQL code in support of application needs
• Monitor and improve database performance and capacity
• Ensure that database systems are safeguarded and implement necessary security measures to ensure data integrity
• Assist with upgrading database for new version release when needed
• Syncing data across data sources
• Conduct research on emerging database and application development software products, languages, and standards in support of development efforts 

What are we looking for?

Technical Skills

The following skills are needed for this role.

Experience:

• Must have Expert level (5+ years) hands-on database development experience and skills and database maintenance experience) in MS SQL Server 

Primary Skills: The candidate must possess the following primary skills: 

• Excellent (5+ years) hands-on database experience and skills in developing MS SQL Server Stored Procedures, functions, triggers, queries, scripts, etc. 
• Excellent (3+ years) hands-on MS SQL Server database experience in troubleshooting, performance tuning, debugging, and query optimization in MS SQL Server 
• Excellent (3+ years) in indexing, finding and resolving potential for database deadlocks 
• Experience in MS SQL Server database migrations and upgrades. 
• Has experience with analytics and reporting 

Secondary Skills: It would be advantageous if the candidate also has the following secondary skills: 

• Have a MS SQL Server / Azure SQL certification OR are willing to obtain in a short time frame. 
• Nice to have experience with: ETL, Azure SQL 

Soft Skills:

• Strong writing skills are essential, as is the ability to work effectively in a fully remote team without the need for a physical office. 
• The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative team environment with a diverse range of people and is passionate about delivering an amazing customer experience.
• They should be adaptable, capable of changing their mind and influencing others 

Growth Skills:

The candidate should have a strong work ethic, be a self-starter with a desire to grow, and consistently seek better ways to accomplish tasks. 

Qualification

Bachelor’s degree or technical institute degree/certificate in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field or equivalent combination of knowledge and experience.

This role requires overlap with multiple time zones for planning meetings, status updates etc. on a regular basis. The duration of these overlaps can change depending on the type of meeting. Upland India has the flexibility to manage your working hours accordingly to help in your work-life balance. You can find out more about this during your interview conversation.

Upland Software is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other legally protected status.

About [Upland PSA]

Upland PSA focuses on planning, execution and financial management of projects. This includes project related business functions such as Timesheet & Leave Request Management, Expense Entry & Approvals, Project Planning & Scheduling, Resource Allocation, and Invoicing. 

About Upland

Upland Software (Nasdaq: UPLD) helps global businesses accelerate digital transformation with a powerful cloud software library that provides choice, flexibility, and value. Upland India is a fully owned subsidiary of Upland Software and headquartered in Bangalore. We are a remote-first company. Interviews and on-boarding are conducted virtually.