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Phoenix, Arizona
โ TOP RATED Consultant on UpWork | *100% Client Recommendation Score* My name is Ryan, and I am one of Upwork's highest rated SQL Server DBA (Database Administrator) and Developers. I've worked with numerous companies on projects including database administration, optimization, performance tuning, automation, and SQL programming. If you are having a database issue, you have come to the right place for help. Unlike other database professionals, I am able to effectively communicate to understand your business needs and technical architecture in order to meet your deliverables. I keep my high Job Success Score and Five-Star Feedback rating by accepting only the jobs I know myself to be the best person for. If I'm not completely confident in delivering you the perfect job, I'll let you know and steer you in the right direction. Thank you for reading this far, and I look forward to discussing your project together. Technical Skills: Twelve (12) years of experience in SQL Server versions from 2005-2022, and over 7 years working with Azure and AWS. Certifications: โข MCSE: Microsoft SQL Server Systems Expert Data Platform โข MCSA: Microsoft SQL Server Certified Solutions Associate โข MCITP: Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator โข MCITP: Microsoft SQL Server Business Intelligence Developer โข MCSA: Microsoft SQL Server Certified Solutions Associate
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- Amazon RDS
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Lahore, Pakistan
I help businesses build scalable, highโperformance, and maintainable web applications using .NET, ASP.NET Core, Angular, and Azure. With 10+ years of experience in fullโstack development, backend architecture, REST API development, and cloud deployment, I focus on delivering solutions that are clean, reliable, and built for longโterm growth. My core expertise includes: - .NET and ASP.NET Core development - Angular frontโend development - RESTful API design and integration - Azure cloud services and deployment - SQL Server database design and optimization - Legacy system modernization - SaaS and enterprise application development I have worked on enterprise web applications, microserviceโbased solutions, and performanceโfocused systems where scalability, security, and maintainability matter most. If you need a Senior .NET Full Stack Developer who understands both technical execution and business impact, I can help turn your requirements into a solid product.
- Microsoft SQL Server
- C#
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- Microsoft Azure
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Ahmedabad, India
๐ As a TOP RATED freelancer with a 100% Job Success Rate on Upwork, I bring expertise in data visualization using Power BI. I have the ability to transform raw data into relevant information, providing insights to help clients visualize their data. ๐ Power BI & Microsoft Fabric Expert | Tableau & Qlik Migration Specialist | Microsoft Dynamics Analytics | QuickBooks Analytics Are you looking to transform your raw data into powerful, interactive dashboards that drive business decisions? I help businesses modernize their BI ecosystem using Power BI and Microsoft Fabric. โข What I Can Help You With: โ Power BI Dashboard Development (Executive & Operational) โ Power BI Paginated Reports (Pixel-perfect reporting) โ SSRS Report Development & Migration โ Dynamics ERP & Financial Systems Reporting โ Tableau to Power BI Migration โ Qlik to Power BI Migration โ Microsoft Fabric Data Pipelines & Deployment Pipelines โ QuickBooks Financial Dashboards (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) โ Azure Data Engineering & ETL Automation โ DAX Optimization & Performance Tuning โ Power BI Embedded (Multi-tenant Architecture) With 15+ years of experience in BI and database technologies, I ensure scalable architecture, clean data modeling, secure access (RLS), and fast-performing dashboards. ๐ก If you need a reliable BI expert who can deliver high-quality solutions with long-term support, let's connect.
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Ramallah, Palestinian Territories
.NET backend developer with 12+ years building production-ready APIs, SaaS platforms, and full-stack web applications. I turn complex requirements into clean, scalable code, on time and without hand-holding. Whether you need a REST API built from scratch, a third-party integration (payments, maps, messaging, or anything in between), or a full-stack .NET + React application, I'll bring both technical depth and real-world judgment to your project. What I work with: โข Backend: .NET Core, .NET Framework, C#, REST APIs, Entity Framework Core โข Frontend: React โข Databases: PostgreSQL, SQL Server โข Integrations: Twilio, Google Maps, OAuth2, payment processors, Azure What I've delivered: โข Multi-tenant SaaS platforms with complex business logic โข Full-stack applications with real-time third-party integrations โข Admin dashboards and customer-facing web apps โข Scalable API architectures for startups and enterprise clients I'm Top Rated on Upwork with a 100% Job Success Score. I communicate clearly, deliver what I commit to, and I care about the long-term health of your codebase, not just getting it done. If you need someone who can think through architecture and execute it end-to-end, let's talk.
- Microsoft SQL Server
- C#
- .NET Core
- .NET Stack
- Microsoft Azure
- RESTful API
- Swagger
- PostgreSQL
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- ASP.NET
Kolkata, India
โญ Top Rated Plus | $400K+ Earned | 23,000+ Hours | 100% Job Success I help businesses modernize and scale .NET applications โ turning slow, hard-to-maintain legacy systems into fast, secure, scalable platforms, without a risky full rewrite. From legacy ASP.NET Web Forms migrations to enterprise systems handling 300GB+ databases, I specialize in the complex, business-critical work most developers avoid. Over 14 years, I've delivered 89+ projects on Upwork with consistent 5-star results, including a 1,300+ hour engagement with a single client who kept coming back. What I bring to your project: ๐น Legacy .NET Modernization โ Migrating ASP.NET Web Forms & .NET Framework apps to ASP.NET Core / .NET 8, incrementally and without breaking what already works ๐น SQL Server Performance Specialist โ Complex queries, stored procedures, query optimization, and scaling databases to 300GB+ ๐น Full-Stack .NET Depth โ ASP.NET (Web Forms, MVC, Core), C#, Web API/REST, Entity Framework, LINQ ๐น Modern Front-End โ Angular, Vue.js, React, Blazor, TypeScript, Tailwind, Bootstrap ๐น Cloud & DevOps โ Azure (primary), plus AWS & GCP experience, Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, Git ๐น Integrations โ PayPal, Stripe, third-party APIs, MongoDB, CosmosDB Why clients rehire me: โ Clear, proactive communication (0โ4 hour response time) โ Reliable availability in US time zones โ I regularly work Eastern and Pacific hours โ Clean, maintainable, well-tested code โ Leading teams, mentoring developers, and reviewing code at enterprise standards โ Solving hard problems โ not just "making it work" Whether you need a legacy system modernized, a SQL Server database that's buckling under load, or a senior engineer to unblock your team โ let's talk. Describe your application and I'll tell you specifically how I'd approach it. I'll respond within 4 hours.
- Microsoft SQL Server
- ASP.NET Core
- ASP.NET
- C#
- Entity Framework
- ASP.NET MVC
- Microsoft Azure
- REST API
- React
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- Vue.js
- Bootstrap
- Tailwind CSS
- TypeScript
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- AI Implementation
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- Stripe
Barcelona, Spain
โญ Microsoft Certified Developer โก Senior Full-Stack .NET Core Developer 10+ years | 50+ enterprise systems | API Integration & Azure Expert | C# / ASP.NET Core / SQL Senior Full-Stack Developer with 10+ years of experience delivering 50+ enterprise-level Web Development and Web Application systems using C#, .NET Framework, ASP.NET, ASP.NET Core, ASP.NET MVC, JavaScript, React, Angular, AngularJS, TypeScript, HTML, HTML5, CSS, API, API Development, RESTful API, API Integration, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, SQL, Microsoft Azure, Azure DevOps, CI/CD, Amazon Web Service, Node.js, PHP and Python. I build scalable Web Application platforms with clean API Integration, optimized SQL, and production deployments on Microsoft Azure using C#, .NET Core, ASP.NET Core, React, Angular and JavaScript. I also develop AI powered systems using OpenAI API, OpenAI, Claude, Claude API, LangChain, FastAPI, RAG, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing. If you need a developer who can build scalable production-ready systems fast letโs talk. I have built 100+ API Integration and API Development solutions using C#, .NET Core, .NET Framework, ASP.NET, ASP.NET Core, ASP.NET MVC and RESTful API architecture, integrating systems across Microsoft Azure, Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines and Amazon Web Service. I have implemented 70+ automation workflows using API Integration, Node.js, Python, FastAPI and SQL-based processing across Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL environments. I have delivered 50+ Web Application systems including SaaS platforms, internal tools, dashboards and integration-heavy solutions using C#, ASP.NET Core, .NET Core, JavaScript, React, Angular, AngularJS, TypeScript, SQL, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL and API Integration deployed on Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Service. My focus is combining backend architecture with modern Web Development and Web Design for scalable systems. โก What I Build ๐น Web Application systems processing 100k+ API requests daily using C#, ASP.NET Core, RESTful API, API Development, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL and SQL optimization ๐น Integration-heavy platforms using C#, .NET Framework, ASP.NET MVC, ASP.NET Core, API Integration, RESTful API and Node.js connected to CRMs, SaaS tools and external APIs ๐น Cloud-based systems deployed on Microsoft Azure, Azure DevOps, CI/CD and Amazon Web Service with scalable backend architecture ๐น Frontend interfaces using JavaScript, React, Angular, AngularJS, TypeScript, HTML, HTML5 and CSS with responsive Web Design ๐น AI powered features using OpenAI API, OpenAI, Claude, Claude API, LangChain, FastAPI, RAG, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing integrated into existing Web Application platforms โก What Makes Me Different Most developers build features. I build scalable systems. As a Senior Full Stack Developer, I focus on: ๐น API Development and RESTful API architecture using C#, .NET Core, ASP.NET Core and ASP.NET MVC ๐น Complex API Integration across enterprise systems using Microsoft Azure and Azure DevOps ๐น High-performance Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL and SQL optimization ๐น Cloud-native deployment using Microsoft Azure, Azure DevOps, CI/CD and Amazon Web Service ๐น Full-stack Web Development using JavaScript, React, Angular, AngularJS, TypeScript, HTML, HTML5 and CSS ๐น AI powered automation, ai agent workflows and AI Integration using OpenAI API, OpenAI, Claude, Claude API, LangChain and FastAPI I design systems where C#, ASP.NET Core, .NET Core, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, SQL, React, Angular and Microsoft Azure work as a unified architecture. My focus is production-grade Web Application systems with clean API Integration, scalable infrastructure and maintainable backend architecture built with C#, .NET Framework, ASP.NET, ASP.NET Core and ASP.NET MVC. โก Core Stack C#, .NET Core, .NET Framework, ASP.NET, ASP.NET Core, ASP.NET MVC, JavaScript, React, Angular, AngularJS, TypeScript, Node.js, PHP, Python, HTML, HTML5, CSS, SQL, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Microsoft Azure, Azure DevOps, CI/CD, Amazon Web Service, API, API Development, RESTful API, API Integration, Web Development, Web Application, Web Design, OpenAI API, OpenAI, Claude, Claude API, LangChain, FastAPI, ai agent, ai automation, ai powered systems, RAG, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing. I am currently available for Web Development, API Development, API Integration, AI Integration, ai automation and enterprise .NET development using C#, ASP.NET Core, .NET Core, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Microsoft Azure, React and Angular.
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Microsoft SQL Server Developers Hiring FAQs
What is Microsoft SQL Server?
Microsoft SQL Server is a relational database management system (RDBMS). It empowers developers to manage and store data for their applications. From business intelligence (BI) pipelines on premises to data-driven apps living in the cloud, Microsoft provides several versions of SQL Server for a variety of audiences.
How do you hire a Microsoft SQL Server developer?
You can source Microsoft SQL Server talent on Upwork by following these three steps:
- Write a project description. Youโll want to determine your scope of work and the skills and requirements you are looking for in a Microsoft SQL Server developer.
- Post it on Upwork. Once youโve written a project description, post it to Upwork. Simply follow the prompts to help you input the information you collected to scope out your project.
- Shortlist and interview Microsoft SQL Server developers. Once the proposals start coming in, create a shortlist of the professionals you want to interview.
Of these three steps, your project description is where you will determine your scope of work and the specific type of Microsoft SQL Server developer you need to complete your project.
How much does it cost to hire a Microsoft SQL Developer?
Rates can vary due to many factors, including expertise and experience, location, and market conditions.
- An experienced Microsoft SQL Server developer may command higher fees but also work faster, have more-specialized areas of expertise, and deliver higher-quality work.
- A contractor who is still in the process of building a client base may price their Microsoft SQL Server development services more competitively.
Which one is right for you will depend on the specifics of your project.
How do you write a Microsoft SQL Server job post?
Your job post is your chance to describe your project scope, budget, and talent needs. Although you donโt need a full job description as you would when hiring an employee, aim to provide enough detail for a contractor to know if theyโre the right fit for the project.
Job post title
Create a simple title that describes exactly what youโre looking for. The idea is to target the keywords that your ideal candidate is likely to type into a job search bar to find your project. Here are some sample Microsoft SQL Server job post titles:
- Microsoft SQL Server developer needed for business intelligence app
- Back-end developer needed with experience in Microsoft SQL Server
- Microsoft SQL Server database admin needed for a long-term project
Project description
An effective Microsoft SQL Server job post should include:
- Scope of work: From database management to data migrations, list all the deliverables youโll need.
- Project length: Your job post should indicate whether this is a smaller or larger project.
- Background: If you prefer experience with certain industries, database technologies, or developer tools, mention this here.
- Budget: Set a budget and note your preference for hourly rates vs. fixed-price contracts.
Microsoft SQL Server developer job responsibilities
Here are some examples of Microsoft SQL Server developer job responsibilities:
- Configuration, management, and maintenance of Microsoft SQL Server deployments
- Write SQL queries to perform specific tasks (e.g., extracting data for reports)
- Design and develop relational database structures
- Ensure adherence to data protection and security best practices
Microsoft SQL Server developer job requirements and qualifications
Be sure to include any requirements and qualifications youโre looking for in a Microsoft SQL Server developer. Here are some examples:
- Microsoft SQL Server
- Database administration and management
- Microsoft technologies (e.g., Access, Excel, Azure)
- Working knowledge of SQL, C#, and Visual Studio
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