Software Backend Developer - SQL Server/ ASP.NET

$133,000 - $199,400/Yr

Zebra Technologies - Holtsville, NY

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Holtsville, NY

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About the position

The Principal Software Engineer at Zebra Technologies is responsible for optimizing and enhancing the performance of SQL queries and stored procedures, primarily using T-SQL and Entity Framework, while also contributing to backend development in ASP.NET. This role plays a crucial part in improving system performance and efficiency, directly impacting the success of the company's products. The position offers opportunities for collaboration, continuous learning, and innovation within a supportive team environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, optimize, and improve complex SQL queries and stored procedures to maximize performance, especially in high-volume systems.
• Design and implement new SQL queries and procedures to support evolving business needs for data analysis.
• Maintain and enhance existing database objects (tables, views, stored procedures, etc.).
• Troubleshoot and address performance bottlenecks and other database-related issues.
• Collaborate with developers and architects to ensure database best practices are followed across the application.
• Assist with backend development in ASP.NET (4.8 and .NET 8) to support the application's data layer and overall functionality.
• Contribute to system architecture and design improvements, prioritizing code quality and scalability.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure high standards of software quality.
• Architect and design software solutions for highly complex technical projects, creating detailed software specifications and leading the technology roadmap process.
• Perform system integration of software and hardware, ensuring program consistency and optimal throughput.
• Develop, validate, and test software, as well as create user documentation for solutions.
• Act as a champion for innovation, fostering new thinking and creativity within the team.
• Mentor team members to develop, communicate, and implement novel solutions.
• Lead and influence the project approach, setting long-range goals and ensuring quality across all aspects of the software development lifecycle.
• Prioritize quality and seek out improvements in all aspects of the software projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with 10+ years of experience in software development or Master's degree in engineering with 7+ years of experience.
• Expertise in database development using T-SQL for SQL Server.
• Expertise in developing SQL queries and maintaining and enhancing existing database objects like tables, views, stored procedures, etc.
• Experience in assisting with backend development in ASP.NET (4.8 and .NET 8) to support the application's data layer and overall functionality.
• Knowledge of Entity Framework and EF Core.

Benefits

• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• Parental leave