Backend Database Developer Jobs in New Jersey (NOW HIRING)

Responsibilities:
• Design, develop, and maintain Azure SQL / SQL Server databases to support enterprise grade applications
• Develop and optimize T SQL, stored procedures, functions, views, and indexes
• Ensure database performance, scalability, availability, and data integrity
• Partner closely with application developers to support backend and full stack features
• Implement and manage database deployments using PowerShell and automated release pipelines
• Support CI/CD workflows using Azure DevOps and GitHub
• Perform schema versioning, migration, partitioning, and release coordination across environments
• Troubleshoot production issues and perform performance tuning and root cause analysis
• Enforce database security, access controls, and best practices
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment
Qualifications:
• Minimum six years of recent, strong experience as a Senior Database Developer or equivalent role
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, information technology, or a related field is preferred; minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required
• Advanced expertise in SQL Server / Azure SQL
• Strong T SQL development skills (stored procedures, indexing, query optimization)
• Experience with Azure hosted databases and cloud-based architectures; solid experience working with Azure DevOps pipelines and GitHub for version control
• Hands on experience with PowerShell for database deployment and automation
• Solid understanding of database design principles and data modeling
• Experience supporting applications built on .NET / C# (backend integration)
• Proven track record of working with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Bicep, ARM, or Terraform, experience with database monitoring, performance diagnostics, and tuning in Azure is preferred
• Familiarity with security, auditing, and compliance requirements
• Strong experience in Agile/Scrum delivery environments
• Individual contributor role with strong ownership of database architecture and delivery
• Collaborative mindset, working closely with full stack, backend, and DevOps teams
KPMG LLP ("KPMG") seeks a contractor in the United States to provide service to KPMG through one of our contracted employer/agency service providers. All applicants for any KPMG role are expected to act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold the firm's respectful and courteous work environment. All applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).
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