Database Engineer/Database Developer

Description We are looking for a highly skilled Database Engineer / Database Developer to join a cross-functional team working on a modern, high-scale data platform. This role combines development, performance tuning, and database reliability engineering, with a strong focus on query optimization, observability, and scalable database design. You will work hands-on with complex SQL workloads and play a key role in improving performance, stability, and maintainability of mission-critical systems. Key Responsibilities Development (Dev) Design and optimize stored procedures and functions, complex SQL queries Develop and maintain Dynamic SQL solutions Work with data partitioning strategies for large datasets Database Engineering / DBA Perform index tuning and query optimization Optimize data types and schema design Analyze and resolve performance issues using tools such as sp_Blitz Handle partition maintenance and data lifecycle strategies Maintain and improve statistics and execution plans But no need to manage backups/high availability/logins/users/most of the disk related tasks Observability & Monitoring Analyze usage patterns and problematic queries Utilize Query Store for performance insights Build and interpret Splunk dashboards / monitoring tools Work with tools like Redgate Monitor (or similar) Contribute to improving data observability practices Engineering & Automation Support CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions) Implement deployment automation and guard checks Improve artifact sharing and versioning practices Required Skills & Experience Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server Proven hands-on experience in: Query performance tuning Index optimization Troubleshooting production issues Deep understanding of: Execution plans SQL Server internals Transaction isolation levels Experience with large-scale databases and partitioning Familiarity with monitoring/observability tools Experience DevOps and CI/CD for databases Startdatum : 2026-08-10 Slutdatum : 2027-06-25 Omfattning : 100% Ort : Solna Språk : Svenska och Engelska We are reviewing applications on an ongoing basis, and this request may close before the stated deadline . Please submit your application directly through our system, including: -- An updated CV -- Your hourly rate (including any expenses) -- Your availability and earliest possible start date -- A brief motivation explaining how your experience aligns with the assignment requirements. Please highlight how you meet the customer's key requirements and include 1–2 relevant reference assignments that best demonstrate your suitability for the role.