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Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Spear Staffing, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today! We are looking for a highly skilled SQL Developer with strong expertise in SQL Server development and hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric and Azure Synapse. The ideal candidate should have excellent SQL coding and performance tuning skills, with additional exposure to PySpark, Databricks, and Fabric-based data pipelines. This role focuses on developing efficient SQL solutions, supporting data integration, and enabling scalable analytics within the Microsoft data ecosystem. Key Responsibilities • Develop, optimize, and maintain complex SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, and views in SQL Server and Synapse. • Build and support ETL/ELT pipelines using Microsoft Fabric components (Pipelines, Notebooks, and Lakehouses). • Leverage PySpark and Databricks for advanced data transformation and integration when needed. • Manage and maintain data warehouse/lakehouse structures in Azure Synapse and OneLake. • Integrate data from multiple sources (databases, APIs, streaming) into centralized SQL-based solutions. • Perform performance tuning of SQL queries, Synapse workloads, and pipeline processes. • Ensure data quality, security, and governance standards are applied consistently. • Collaborate with analysts, engineers, and business users to deliver high-quality, query-ready datasets. • Contribute to automation and CI/CD processes for SQL and pipeline deployments (Azure DevOps). Required Skills And Qualifications • Strong 14+ years of hands-on experience in SQL Server development (complex queries, performance tuning, optimization). • Proficiency in Azure Synapse SQL Pools and T-SQL development. • Working knowledge of Microsoft Fabric (Pipelines, Notebooks, Lakehouse). • Exposure to PySpark and Databricks for secondary data transformation tasks. • Solid understanding of ETL/ELT processes and modern data architectures. • Experience with version control tools such as Git. • Strong problem-solving and communication skills. Preferred Qualifications • Experience with streaming or real-time data solutions. • Familiarity with Power BI for reporting and datasets. • Microsoft certifications related to SQL, Azure Synapse, or Fabric.

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