Sr. Software Engineer, Backend (SQL Server Focus)

Please Note: This is a remote position available in the state listed on this job. Additionally, employment with BambooHR is contingent on passing both a background and credit check. 

Essential Job Duties

Welcome to BambooHR, where we’re excited to invite you to join our team as a Senior Backend Software Engineer! In this role, you’ll be a key contributor to the design, performance, and reliability of our backend systems, with a strong emphasis on database engineering and optimization. You’ll help us continue to lead the way in HR software for small and medium-sized businesses by ensuring that our data layer is robust, efficient, and scalable.

We pride ourselves on fostering a warm and inclusive environment where your ideas are valued and your growth is supported. If you love solving complex technical challenges, optimizing data workflows, and mentoring others — all while helping shape the future of HR software — we’d love to meet you.

You will

• Lead SQL Server database development, including designing schemas, writing complex stored procedures, functions, and triggers.
• Optimize database queries and indexes for performance and scalability.
• Monitor database health, diagnose performance issues, and implement tuning strategies.
• Design, implement, and maintain backend services and RESTful APIs that power BambooHR’s platform.
• Collaborate with product, QA, and frontend teams to integrate your work into production systems.
• Ensure data integrity, reliability, and security across systems.
• Proactively identify and implement process and system improvements.
• Integrate AI tools such as GitHub Copilot, Windsurf, and ChatGPT into your daily workflow to brainstorm, plan, and refine solutions.
• Conduct query reviews and trainings 
• Join our fast-paced environment where AI and automation are integral to our development culture.

What You Need to Get the Job Done 

• 5+ years of experience in backend or database-driven software development.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft SQL Server, including stored procedures, query optimization, and indexing strategies.
• Experience with database monitoring and administration, including performance tuning and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with SqlServer transactions and Read Committed Snapshot Isolation
• Service development experience in a backend language such as C#, PHP, Java, or Python (with a desire to work in PHP 8).
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming and software design principles.
• Experience with version control systems like Git.
• Familiarity with integrating AI-assisted development workflows, including prompt engineering to enhance efficiency.

 What Will Make Us REALLY Love you

• Familiarity with cloud database environments, replication, and high-availability configurations.
• Experience with MySQL or other RDBMS in addition to SQL Server is a plus.
• You have a service-minded, proactive attitude toward problem-solving.
• You bring real-world examples of technical leadership and performance optimization.
• Experience in Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) development, including maintaining systems with fast release cycles.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Knowledge of database automation, monitoring, and alerting tools (e.g., New Relic, Datadog, or SQL Sentry).
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Working understanding of data modeling and ETL processes.
• Experience designing for scalability and reliability in large, distributed systems.
• AI at BambooHR: At BambooHR, we believe in leveraging cutting-edge technology to empower people and transform HR. We're actively integrating AI into our solutions and workflows to enhance efficiency and drive innovation. To that end, we're looking to our existing team members and future hires to share this forward-thinking mindset: individuals who are curious about AI's potential, eager to learn and adapt, and ready to explore how intelligent tools can elevate their work along with BambooHR's impact on setting people free to do great work. Join us in reimagining the future of HR! 

What You'll Love About Us

• A Great Company Culture that has been recognized by multiple organizations like Inc, and Salt Lake Tribune
• Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance 
• Generous leave policies that include 4 weeks of vacation, 12 company holidays, parental leave, and volunteer time off so you can enjoy quality of life
• 401k plans with up to 6% company match
• $2000 Paid-Paid Vacation bonus
• EAP through Headspace
• Check out all our benefits that benefit you 

 

About Us

At BambooHR, we're building something different: we're building a people intelligence platform that transforms HR and sets people free to do great work! We're a proven market leader driving innovation while building lasting success through thoughtful, sustainable growth. Here, you'll find a place that champions growth: both professional and personal, both individual and collective. 

We invest in potential, giving you the space to stretch your capabilities and turn good ideas into reality while providing the safety net of a supportive, values-driven culture. Our approach combines meaningful work with meaningful lives, offering competitive benefits, professional development, and the flexibility to thrive both in and outside the office. 

What sets us apart isn't just what we do, but how we do it: with openness, integrity, and a shared commitment to doing the right thing. Join us in creating HR software that makes work better for everyone, while we make work better for you.

BambooHR is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process.  If you would like to request accommodations, please let your recruiter know.

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