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Rockstar is looking for a Microsoft SQL Server Developer who is passionate about database development and optimization.
This is a full-time, in-office position based in Rockstar’s large game development studio in Bangalore, India.
WHAT WE DO- The Rockstar Games Online Services Database Operations Team is a development group, passionate about growing and maintaining the technology platform that powers Rockstar’s online titles and our ability to deliver outstanding player experiences.
- The Rockstar Database team provides development and operational support for critical platforms and services.
- Collaborate within agile software development teams to build, develop, maintain, and improve database solutions using Microsoft SQL Server (2017 and above) for all of Rockstar Game’s products.
- Conduct periodic evaluations of existing T-SQL queries to identify issues and implement changes to increase query performance.
- Develop and maintain database documentation.
- Serve as database domain specialist, to internal teams, on the structure and content of relational databases.
- Work with Builds Engineering teams to improve database deployment automation.
- Participate in rotating on-call schedule to support database operations.
- 5+ years of shown ability in developing T-SQL stored procedures, functions, views, etc.
- Expertise in building, altering, tuning, and debugging large complex stored procedures and database design with referential integrity.
- Experience with high-availability database schemas, Online Transaction Processing (OLTP), and relational data models using SQL Server.
- Advanced T-SQL DDL and DML skills, with understanding of indexes and protocols.
- Ability to resolve common database issues, with analytical skills for root cause analysis and query performance optimization.
- Knowledge of deployments and source control.
- Self-directed and independent worker, with a focus on achieving objectives with minimal supervision.
- Good problem-solving skills, adept at solving problems and optimizing database performance.
Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.
- Knowledge of .NET/C#.
- Familiarity with NoSQL and big data technologies.
- Knowledge of SQL Server internals.
- Previous experience in a CI/CD environment.
Please apply with a resume and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above. If we would like to move forward with your application, a Rockstar recruiter will reach out to you to explain next steps and guide you through the process.
Rockstar is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to hiring, promoting, and compensating employees based on their qualifications and demonstrated ability to perform job responsibilities.
If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.
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