Azure SQL Database EngineerWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Azure SQL Database Engineer to manage, optimize, and secure our SQL databases hosted in Azure. This role will be integral to supporting a new middleware application that facilitates data flow to/from a SaaS hosted application, ensuring high availability, performance, and data integrity.Skill Set 1: Azure SQL Database (T-SQL, stored procs, schema design, TDE, Azure AD Auth)Skill Set 2: Azure Networking, Managed Identities, SecuritySkill Set 3: Database Design, Modeling, Performance tuning, optimization, query plan analysis, backup/restoreAzure SQL Database Expertise:Strong hands-on experience with Azure SQL DatabaseProficiency in T-SQL for complex queries, stored procedures, and schema design.Experience in database performance tuning, optimization, and query plan analysis.Experience with Azure SQL Database security features (TDE, Azure AD Authentication).Azure Ecosystem & Integration:Understanding of Azure Networking for secure database connectivity.Experience using Managed Identities for secure application access for databases.Familiarity with Azure Monitor for database monitoring and alerting.Data Management:Solid understanding of relational database design and data modeling.Experience with database backup and restore procedures.Collaboration & Problem-Solving:Ability to work effectively with development teams.Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills for database issues.