6+ years of experience in Microsoft SQL Server (2016 through current), T-SQL development, performance tuning, and query optimization.
5+ years of experience designing and implementing ETL pipelines using SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) and ETL best practices.
5+ years of experience in database architecture, data modeling, schema design, and executing large-scale data migration/conversion projects.
4+ years of experience with Microsoft Windows Server (2008 through current) and database platform deployment/administration.
4+ years of experience developing automation and application components using Microsoft .NET technologies, including PowerShell scripting, ASP.NET, and C#.
4+ years of experience implementing SQL Server high availability and disaster recovery solutions (Always On Availability Groups, Database Mirroring, Log Shipping).
4+ years of equivalent combination of educational background, related experience, and/or military experience.
Experience that would be great to have:
Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate or Azure Data Engineer Associate.
Experience with cloud database platforms and migration tools (Azure SQL, Azure Data Factory, AWS RDS).
Familiarity with T-SQL unit testing frameworks (e.g., tSQLt) and automated database CI/CD using Git/Azure DevOps.
Experience with BI tooling and reporting (SSRS, Power BI) and data governance practices.
Proven track record in stakeholder management and presenting technical designs to enterprise and client audiences.