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  • $135 hourly
    ✅ 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: Ten (10) years of experience in SQL Server versions from 2005-2019, and over 5 years working with Azure. Certifications: • MCSE: Microsoft SQL Server 2016/2012 Systems Expert Data Platform • MCSA: Microsoft SQL Server 2016/2012 Certified Solutions Associate • MCITP: Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Database Administrator • MCITP: Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Business Intelligence Developer • MCSA: Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Certified Solutions Associate
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    Data Migration
    Microsoft Azure SQL Database
    Database Architecture
    Microsoft Azure
    Database Design
    Database Optimization
    Microsoft SQL SSAS
    Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services
    SQL Server Integration Services
    Transact-SQL
    Microsoft SQL Server Programming
    Microsoft SQL Server Administration
    SQL
  • $36 hourly
    I am seeking/offering Data Analytics/Data Science/ETL/ELT/Reporting/Visualization/Cloud data ware house and Cloud management services with 13 Years of BI/EDW (Enterprise Data warehouse) expertise in areas of HealthCare, Insurance, Finance, Transportation and financial services along with warranty business using various ETL/ELT tools such as SQL Server Integration Services, Talend open studio and other ETL tools such as stitch and Azure Data factory 2.0(Cloud). Reporting: SQL Server Reporting services Visualization Tools: Power BI, Looker and Tableau include RLS and custom charts(DAX and Power Query). Data Cubes for slicing/Dicing: SQL Server Analytical service (MDX) DataBase Solutions: Hands include development for procedures, Functions and triggers and DBA activity over SQL Server Database, Postgres database, Snowflake Datawarehouse and Azure SQL warehouse over cloud with managing various data source and managing Azure blob and AWS-S3 storage accounts. Scripting: Python CDC Tools: Using HVR CDC to stream data directly into Snowflake/other targets. After these many years working with robust client base in many platforms, helping clients to achieve best solutions over technology stack selection and implementations.
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    Snowflake
    Data Warehousing
    Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services
    Microsoft Azure SQL Database
    Microsoft Power BI Development
    Microsoft Power BI Data Visualization
    dbt
    Microsoft SQL Server Programming
    SQL Server Integration Services
    Data Modeling
    Python
    Looker
    Microsoft Power BI
    Business Intelligence
    SQL
  • $150 hourly
    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"I've been very impressed working with Josh on a SQL Server DBA project for Stanford University. He took seriously the concerns we had when handling HIPPA-related data. He's professional, detail-minded, and eager to assist other technologists. I definitely will be reaching out to Josh when I need freelance work in the future." - Noah Abrahamson, Stanford University I'm the highest-rated and highest-earning SQL Server DBA freelancer on Upwork with numerous 5-star reviews, including overly positive feedback. I've solved customer-facing SQL Server bottlenecks and made massive performance improvements for Fortune 500 companies and well-known organizations, including the following to illustrate some of them: ✅ Oracle Cerner (Fortune 500 Company) ✅ CBRE (Fortune 500 Company) ✅ Stanford University ✅ Alltech Inc. (~2.5 Billion Estimated Revenue per Year) ✅ Viega (~150 Million Estimated Revenue per Year) I was featured as the top freelancer in the IT and networking category on Upwork, which has over 116,000 Freelancers in the category (refer to the portfolio section of my profile for details). ⭐ Here's what I can bring to your project ⭐ ✅ Top-notch experience in all versions of SQL Server (2000 - 2019) and cloud platforms ✅ Extensive experience working with large enterprise transactional databases ✅ Expert understanding of data security best practices when working with PII and PHI data ✅ Ability to quickly diagnose SQL performance issues and identify query pain points ✅ Expert ability in designing ETL processes for data warehouses and BI databases ✅ 24/7 ultra-reliable communication: you will always be aware of the project status ✅ Someone who cares about helping you succeed and bringing value to your business ⭐ Why you should choose me over other freelancers ⭐ ✅ Client Reviews: I focus on providing value to all of my clients and earning their TRUST. ✅ Over-Delivering: this is core to my work as a freelancer. My focus is on giving more than what I expect to receive. I take pride in leaving all of my clients saying "WOW" ✅ Responsiveness: being extremely responsive and keeping all lines of communication readily open with my clients. ✅ Resilience: reach out to any of my current or former clients and ask them about my resilience. For any issue that my clients face, I attack them and find a solution. ✅ Kindness: one of the main aspects of my life that I implement in every facet. Treating everyone with respect, understanding all situations with empathy, and genuinely wanting to improve my client's situations. 🏆 Reviews and feedback from high-profile clients 🏆 The client reviews below (also in my work history section) describe the quality of work and value that you can expect from working with me. "We were in need of a SQL Server DBA to assist us in the upgrade of our CRM and Josh was able to come in and assist us and performed beyond our expectations. He worked on the schedule we needed him to and we are now keeping him on stand-by for future SQL work. If we could give Josh 10 stars we would, he knows what he is doing and genuinely wanted to help us get our migration completed successfully." - Adam Siegel, CBRE "Josh is a rockstar. We've used him on a number of projects and thought it was time to close this one and give him the 5-stars that he deserves. He's sliced through everything we've asked of him...replication, high availability, fixing previous DBA sins, optimizing queries and databases, backups, cloud migrations, you name it. Nailed every bit of it." - Anthony Presley, Truno
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    Database Security
    Database Optimization
    Database Management System
    SQL Server Reporting Services
    SQL Server Integration Services
    Database
    Business Intelligence
    Microsoft Azure SQL Database
    Microsoft SQL Server Programming
    Microsoft SQL Server Administration
    SQL
    Database Administration
    Database Maintenance
    Performance Optimization
    Microsoft SQL Server
  • $94 hourly
    Database Engineer with over 10 years experience working with large and small corporations. Success working with business departments and teams to optimize key tasks and automate processes that help the organization obtain high performance goals using the Microsoft platform. I am also certified in Data Governance, Technical Project Management, and have served as a Documentation Specialist and Technical Teams Manager.
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    Microsoft Visual Studio
    Microsoft Azure SQL Database
    Microsoft SQL SSAS
    Visual Basic
    Stored Procedure Development
    Data Warehousing
    ASP.NET
    Transact-SQL
    SQL Server Integration Services
    Microsoft Access Programming
    C#
    ETL
    SQL
  • $60 hourly
    Passionate SQL Developer is glad to help you. Tech stack: - Microsoft Azure - MSSQL Server, - Python - SSIS - MySQL - PostgreSQL - Oracle What I can do: - create complex queries, procedures, functions, triggers, views - develop ETL solutions for various sources/destinations (Excel, CSV, other databases); - develop data solutions in the Microsoft Azure platform - design DB/Data WareHouse; - develop Python scripts - develop reports using SSRS/Power BI; - query optimization, performance improving, indexing strategy development; - data cleansing, removing duplicates from a database; - develop entity-relation diagrams (ERD) (PowerDesigner, ER studio);
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    SQL Programming
    Business Intelligence
    Microsoft Azure
    Database Programming
    Relational Database
    Microsoft Azure SQL Database
    Microsoft SQL Server Programming
    SQL Server Integration Services
    Microsoft SQL Server
    ETL Pipeline
    Python
    ETL
    Transact-SQL
    SQL
    Database Design
  • $25 hourly
    Driven Senior Consultant with 8+ years of proven success in designing and implementing solutions. Analytical and skilled in understanding business problems to develop systems that improve functionality. Talented at working effectively in collaborative and self-motivated environments. I have completed many projects in domains like- Supply Chain Management, HRMS, Finance, Road Side Toll Collection, e-Governance, Insurance, etc. KEY SKILLS-  MS SQL Server  MS Azure SQL Server  MySQL  Data Warehousing  Azure Synapse SQL  Azure Data Factory (ADF)  Azure Logic Apps  Azure Data Lake Storage  Azure API Management Services  Oracle SQL/ PLSQL  Oracle ERP  Agile  GIT  JIRA  Solutions Deployment  Code Reviews  Team Management  SQL Server Data Tools for Visual Studio TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE  Expertise in Database Designing and Refactoring  Experience of developing solutions for very high-volume Databases  Good hands on in DB Performance Optimization  MS SQL Table Partitioning  Know how to use Indexes wisely  Very good with Complex Static/Dynamic Query Building  Have implemented GDPR solution using Always Encryption in SQL Server  Expertise in writing Stored Procedures  Expertise in writing Functions  Expertise in writing Triggers  Expertise in writing Views  Worked on User Defined Data Types  Worked on Cursors  Real good with JSON handling in SQL Server  Have used Linked Server to load data from MySQL to SQL Server  Worked efficiently with System Versioning (Temporal Tables) in SQL Server  Created Database Schedulers.  Data Migration  Data Conversion  Worked on Azure Data Factory  Worked on Azure Logic Apps  Oracle ERP Developments  DB Code Versioning using GIT hub  Experienced in Design patterns and best code practices  Code debugging and Tuning  Basic understanding of the Appian BPM  Basic understanding of the Outsystems BPM
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    Data Analysis
    ETL Pipeline
    Azure
    MySQL
    Azure App Service
    Microsoft Azure
    Microsoft SQL Server
    Relational Database
    Database Development
    Database Design & Construction
    Performance Optimization
    Data Warehousing
    Microsoft Azure SQL Database
    Oracle PL/SQL
    SQL Programming
  • $50 hourly
    • Azure SQL, Power BI, Azure Data Factory & Databricks working from last 3 years. • Extensive experience in T-SQL writing complex Queries, Stored Procedures, Functions, Triggers and Views. • Experience in Performance monitoring, SQL Profiler, Tuning, Query Optimization. • Experience in Replication Models (Snapshot/Transactional). • Employed SQL Server database to create and maintain Data Marts. • Experience in logical and physical database design, data structures, and data modelling. • Experience defining Data Warehouse (star and snow flake schema), fact table, cubes, dimensions, measures using SQL Server Analysis Services. • Experience in designing and implementing ETL packages using SSIS 2017/2016/2014 for integrating data using OLE DB connection from heterogeneous sources (Excel, CSV, Oracle, flat file, Text file, Teradata) using multiple transformations available in SSIS toolbox such as Data Conversion, Conditional Split, Bulk Insert, Merge, Lookup and Union all. • Experience developing SSAS Cubes, Aggregation, KPIs, Measures, Partitioning Cube, Data Mining Models, and deploying and Processing SSAS objects. • Expert in designing Enterprise reports using SQL Server Reporting Services. Generated Drill down reports, Parameterized reports, Linked reports, Sub reports, Matrix reports and Cascaded reports in SSRS 2017/2016/2014.
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    Business Intelligence
    Database Administration
    Data Migration
    Database Architecture
    Data Modeling
    Database
    Database Management
    MySQL Programming
    Microsoft Power BI Development
    Transact-SQL
    Databricks Platform
    Microsoft Azure SQL Database
    SQL Server Integration Services
    Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services
    SQL Programming
  • $20 hourly
    Hi, I'm Vishalkumar, a highly motivated, well-qualified Senior and Lead .NET Core & Fullstack developer with Master of Computer Application degree and good knowledge of front-end and back-end techniques with over 10+ years of real world experience of mobile and web application development. Experience in System Designing and Architecture. Have strong Analytical Skills. - - .NET related skills: C#.Net, VB.Net, ASP.NET, WebForm, MVC3,4, Razor, ADO.NET, Entity Framework, LINQ, LINQ to SQL, WCF, WPF, XML/XSLT , VBA, COM. - Front end technologies: Angular.js, Angular 2+, Javascript, Ajax, JSON, SASS, HTML, jQuery, CSS3. Bootstrap, Flexbox- Responsive sites, etc. (I care about UI/UX and can build outstanding interfaces. - Back end technologies: Node.js, ExpressJs , Firebase, Firestore, Google apps script - Database : GraphQL, MongoDB, MySql, MS Access, Silverlight 5, Mssql, Nosql, CoachDB, Mongoose, AppSync, Amplify, DynamoDB, Apollo Client & Recompose, Serverless Framework, Lambda, MicroServices, ElasticSearch -Reports Crystal Reports, SQL Server Reporting Service Source Control: SVN, Bit-bucket & GITHUB, Gitlab, etc - Project & Task Management: Trello, JIRA, Basecamp etc - Payment-gateway-integration: Paypal, Stripe, Paytm, RazorPay, CCAvenue, PayUBiz, PayUMoney etc. - API Development : JSON / Restful API / XML / SOAP / GraphQL I write clean, readable and maintainable code that is easy to support during an implementation process and maintenance in the future. I always use best practices that help to implement things in the best way. I do understand the customers in urgent situations, so I'm ready to work in my free time if it's needed. My goal is to produce high-quality systems that answer the best customer's expectations. I will be available more than 40 hours per week and start your project as soon as possible, according to you. I look forward to hearing from you! CONTACT ME TODAY FOR YOUR PROJECT! Click the "Hire Me!" Button on my profile.
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    Stored Procedure Development
    LINQ
    SQL Server Integration Services
    Microsoft Azure SQL Database
    .NET Core
    ASP.NET Ajax
    ASP.NET Web API
    ASP.NET MVC
    ASP.NET Core
    ASP.NET
  • $25 hourly
    As you can see from my profile, my reviews speak for themselves. I’ve helped hundreds of clients achieve their goals in areas of web development, app building, advanced coding and more. Even though the quality of my work should garner a higher profile rate, I love impressing my clients with a great experience in helping them achieve their goals. I work VERY FAST and can limit your costs - while keeping the quality of work as high as you’ve ever hired here on Upwork. One thing you will notice about my work is I’m very efficient, and am a fluent communicator. Most of the profile rates you will find on Upwork do not come with these very important additions that I offer - and you would definitely be getting that with me. Nothing is worse than a client that is uncommunicative and doesn’t truly care about your success. I care about your results and want you to achieve them in the shortest amount of time as possible! Here are just some of the services I am currently offering clients - most of these I have been doing for the last 8 years or longer in the web development space. ASP.Net (C#) ASP.Net MVC HTML5/CSS3 Jquery Bootstrap Angular Material Angular 4, Ajax JSON API Development WCF Restful APIs Microsoft Azure etc. Have a web related issue or need an app built? I’m definitely your guy and have the capability of getting it done in the shortest amount of time for you. If you need a brand new website built in the most affordable type of framework - I’m your guy. I also am actively helping clients accomplish their goals on many complex interfaces. There really isn’t any sort of platform I don’t have expertise in since I have been in the web development space for so long. These are just a few... Azure Web App Azure Cloud Service Azure Worker Roles Azure Web Roles Azure Storage Queues Since there is so much more I have experience in, here are just a few more areas that I’m actively helping clients accomplish their goals in. I love doing this type of work! SDLC Process Support Designing Coding Testing and Maintenance Follow Scrum with standards-based code using Visual Studio Team Foundation Server with Version Control and Git Troubleshoot and resolve system performance issues and problems Have some sort of issue with your website and/or app? Here are the latest web technologies that I am helping other clients with. XHTML HTML CSS Javascript frameworks Jquery AJAX MVC AngularJS Agile - Scrum Development Processes Migration of websites/applications on cloud platforms (Azure/AWS) As you can see, my English writing skills are very good which I know is important to many clients looking for quality Upwork sub-contractors. I’m a very friendly guy, easy to get-along with, and can provide vision as well as technical expertise to any project you are looking to build out. I can understand the mindset of limiting your costs to build frameworks and fixing websites is at the front of your mind. Let me join your team and I will be exactly what you need to help take your business idea/concept to the next level! Look forward to hearing from you, Bhanu
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    RESTful Architecture
    Microsoft Exchange Online
    Cloud Migration
    API Integration
    .NET Core
    Azure DevOps
    DevOps
    C#
    Microsoft Azure SQL Database
    Blazor
    Cloud Computing
    Microsoft Teams
    ASP.NET MVC
    Kubernetes
    Microsoft Azure
  • $40 hourly
    Microsoft Certified Professional having 10 years of proven hands on experience developing custom web applications using .NET and front-end frameworks like Angular, React.js and Vue.js. ✅ Attention to smallest of details ✅ Problem solving attitude ✅ Good design patterns and best practices follower ✅ Excellent communication skills ✅ Reliable and quick turnaround time 📌 SKILLS ✔ ASP.NET Core, ASP.NET MVC, ASP.NET Web Forms, Web API, Blazor ✔ C#, VB.NET ✔ Entity Framework, EF Core, Dapper, LINQ ✔ MS Dynamics CRM, Salesforce ✔ MS SQL Server, MySQL, MongoDB, Azure CosmosDB, SSIS, SSRS, SSAS ✔ Azure, Azure DevOps, CI/CD, AWS, Elastic Search ✔ JavaScript, TypeScript, jQuery, AngularJS, Knockout.js, React.js, Redux, Vue.js, Node.js ✔ HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, Responsive Web Design ✔ Xamarin, Apache Cordova (Phonegap), Ionic, React Native mobile application ✔ Telerik Kendo, DevExpress/ DevExtreme, jQuery Datatable ✔ Google API, Social Media API Integration, Payment Gateways ✔ Phone Call and SMS API, Twilio, SendGrid ✔ Git, BitBucket, JIRA, TFS, SVN, VSS I also have good experience working with mobile application development for iOS and Android. I am well aware of end-to-end process starting from development of mobile application to submission of final application to App Store/ Play Store. My core competency lies in complete end-to-end development and maintenance of small and large scale software development projects. I have good experience working with enterprise level n-tier, multi-tenant applications. I believe in long term business relationship that built on the basis of quality services. Thank you for taking the time to review my profile.
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    LINQ
    Entity Framework
    ASP.NET Web API
    AWS Lambda
    Azure DevOps
    Microsoft Azure
    jQuery
    JavaScript
    MongoDB
    SQL
    C#
    ASP.NET Core
    React Native
    React
    Angular 6
  • $20 hourly
    10+ years of working experience on building Hybrid applications in the space of : ----------------------------------------------------- ➤ Restaurant, Taxi Booking, Shopping App ➤ Health & Fitness, Medical App, Clinical Trials App ➤ Google Map, GPS Location, Travel App ➤ Mobile Survey Apps ➤ Social Dating, Media/Networking Sharing App ➤ MMS, SMS, Push Notification, Reminder App ➤ Barcode/QR Code Scanning App Professional skills which I expertise in: ----------------------------------------- • Hybrid: Ionic, PhoneGap, React Native, Core Notifications, DataBinding, Localization. • Backend: MySQL, MongoDB, MS SQL • Third-party APIs: Facebook, Firebase, Twitter, Instagram, Google Analytics, etc. • IDE: Visual Studio • Graphics: Blender, Photoshop • Source Versioning Tools: Git, GitLab, SVN and Azure If you have any project that has mutual interest with my expertise, then let's discuss it. I will be happy If I can assist you!
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    Mobile Apps
    Medical
    Mobile App Strategy
    Mobile App Development
    Apache Cordova
    React Native
    Ionic Framework
    Hybrid App Development
    Mobile App Design
  • $65 hourly
    Passionate full stack developer with more than 17 years of experience in designing, developing, and supporting software projects. I love to take up challenges and convert them into opportunities and achievements for our clients.   I have great experience in building small and big distributed high load applications. I can create high-quality and stable applications using new technologies. Technical skills: • C#, ASP.NET, VB.NET, MVC 5, .NET Core 2/3/5,Blazor • Entity Framework 4.6+, NHibernate, ADO.NET, Linq to Sql,Dapper • MS SQL Server 2005 - 2017, Oracle, Mongo, Cosmos db, MSSQL Compact • VisualStudio 2017-19• WCF, NServiceBus • Telerik, Devexpress, Kendo UI • Visual Studio 2019, ASP.NET Core 3.1 • JavaScript, jQuery, KnockoutJS • Angular 5/6/7/8 • HTML5, XML, XSL, Bootstrap   • Agile, Scrum, TDD Database: -SQL Server,MySQL,Oracle,MongoDB - Designing database - Indexing Strategies and optimization - Table partitioning - SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) - SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) - SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) - MySql- MS Access • Issue management tools: Team Foundation Server, Atlassian-JIRA, and ConnectWise • Excellent code reviews and code Debugging skills. • Windows applications in C# • Send automated mass emails using SendGrid and Onesignal with asp.net core on demand and run as batch Source Control: * Git * Team Foundation Server (TFS) * SVN * Bitbucket
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    SendGrid
    Blazor
    Microsoft Azure
    RESTful API
    ASP.NET
    Entity Framework
    ASP.NET Core
    Angular
    ASP.NET Web API
    ASP.NET MVC
    AngularJS
    C#
    Azure DevOps
    Microsoft SQL Server
    Visual Basic
  • $30 hourly
    Cloud Solution Expert with five years of experience designing and developing enterprise-level solutions using the latest technologies, including Azure, AWS, GCP, Terraform, Ansible, DevOps, Machine Learning, AI, C#, ASP.NET MVC, Angular, SQL Server, Power BI, and Oracle. I have designed and executed multiple cloud and colo migrations. I have also worked on Azure search and Azure ML. I have extensive knowledge of cloud security and have performed comprehensive assessments and implementation of cloud environments. I have implemented Palo Alto's next-generation firewalls for the azure environment in enterprise solutions. I have worked on projects for various clients on cloud technologies, including Schlumberger, TATA, JCB, McCann, National Express, Crown Paints, BFS, and Future Generali.
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    Cloud Architecture
    Cloud Security
    Machine Learning
    Ansible
    Terraform
    Azure IoT HuB
    Internet Security
    DevOps
    Docker
    Azure
    GitHub
    Microsoft SQL Server
    Cloud Computing
    Kubernetes
    Azure App Service
  • $30 hourly
    ********Upwork TOP Rated | 100% Client Recommendation ****** 12+ years of experience in developing medium to enterprise-level applications from scratch and migrating legacy applications to the latest technology. I am specialized in: - ASP.NET Core, ASP.NET MVC, C#, VB.Net, WPF, VB6, EF6, LINQ, Xamarin, Angular 1-11 version, - CMS- NopCommerce, Umbraco, Sitecore, Sitefinity. - SQL Server, SSRS, SSIS, UDF, and Stored Procedures. - IoC/ DI implementation, Repository, and Unit of Work Pattern and Singleton. - Bootstrap, Javascript, JQuery, HTML5, CSS3 and Ajax. - Azure & AWS Cloud Services Experienced in Mobile Application Development through Xamarin for 3+ years. Business Domain Expertise - ERP, CRM, Survey Solutions, Drip Campaigns, and Loyalty Programs. Project Management Tools - Very well familiar with Jira, Asana, Ace, and Trello. Version Control Systems - Git, TFS, and SVN. Thanks for reviewing my profile.
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    Angular 6
    VB.NET
    Xamarin
    ASP.NET Core
    Android
    nopCommerce
    SQL
    C#
    Microsoft Azure
    ASP.NET MVC
  • $60 hourly
    I am a well-rounded software engineering expert with around two decades of experience. As a developer, architect and a consultant I have hundreds of successfully completed projects under my career belt. Software development is what I like and I do it very well. My skillset roughly covers these areas: - software development - applications design and architecture - troubleshooting and bug fixing - operations support - requirements analysis. My major areas of expertise are: - software development for a wide range of platforms, including but not limited to Microsoft ecosystem, Apple devices, web and cross-platform apps and services; - cloud platforms - Azure, CGP, AWS; - data modeling, data warehouses, ETL, data engineering; - Business Intelligence with a strong focus on MS BI (MSSQL, SSIS, ADF, etc) and Power BI; - Office 365 (O365). I can write clear and efficient code in a wide variety of programming and scripting languages. I hold a number of certifications from Microsoft, CompTIA and I am also a PMI-certified professional. I have excellent communication skills and unique cross-discipline experience. I will be glad to help you with your next software project. Feel free to reach out to me to discuss or invite me to your job.
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    Microsoft Visual Studio
    C#
    Business Intelligence
    Microsoft Power BI
    iOS Development
    watchOS
    Troubleshooting
    Microsoft SharePoint Administration
    Microsoft Azure
    Apple Xcode
    React Native
    Microsoft Azure SQL Database
    Software Development
    Root Cause Analysis
    Database Programming
  • $40 hourly
    12 years of .NET experience and more then 7 years on upWork I'm ready to get down to applied job ASAP. What you can expect from me: • Writing maintainable, structured and well commented code • Able to commit upto 40 hours per week development • Can work in an unsupervised environment • Can work in sync. with diffirent time zones • Good spoken English I took part in building of diffirent applications using: • .NET Framework and .NET Core • C#, ASP.NET MVC (Core) and Web Forms • ORM - Entity Framework (Core), Linq to SQL • T-SQL (MS SQL Server) Diffirent approaches to software development: • Design Patterns • Domain-Driven Design • S.O.L.I.D • S.o.C Web: • Angular 2+ • HTML5 • CSS • AJAX Clouds: • Azure • AWS DataBase: • MS SQL Server • MongoDb Unit testing: • NUnit • MSTest (Mock) Bug tracking system: • JIRA Source code control systems: • Git • Mercurial Hg • MS TFS Third party libraries: • Infragistics • Teleriks • Aspose
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    Git
    CSS
    HTML5
    AJAX
    jQuery
    JavaScript
    .NET Framework
    SQL
    ASP.NET MVC
    C#
  • $100 hourly
    I am a cloud architect specializing in Kubernetes and building highly scalable and highly performant applications. It doesn't matter if your application is for 5 users or 5 million, I can help you bring your application to life! I have my Docker Certified Associate (DCA) and Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) certifications and I use that knowledge every day to prepare applications for hosting in containers. I have deployed containers to both Azure (AKS and Container Apps) and AWS (EKS and ECS). Do you need help with DevOps? Say no more! I have built pipelines in Azure Dev Ops, GitHub, Team City, and a bunch of other systems that are no longer relevant. The point is, Dev Ops is critical to every project and it's typically the first thing I set up. For small projects Infrastructure As Code or IaC is not the important but for larger projects and larger organizations it's critical! Don't worry, I got your back there too. I know my way around Terraform like a duck to water and can set up all of your environments in a reliable and repeatable manner. I have spent the majority of my career developing back end (or API) enterprise applications capable of supporting hundreds of thousands of users. I prefer to use Net C#, I follow design patterns, I adhere to the SOLID principles, and if you need something asynchronous and multithreaded you can consider it done! I started my career in database development and I have remained true to my roots. I have 3 Microsoft SQL Server certifications but more importantly I spent the early part of my career learning from experts how to design a database to achieve peak performance. A slow query can kill even the fastest system so I build EVERY application with performance in mind. Not only can I develop and tune a database I can set up and configure the server in all aspects from security to disaster recovery and everything in between. I am always learning a new technology to see where I can fit into my "bag of tricks". My latest interests are Domain Driven Design and distributed architectures. I would LOVE the opportunity to work with you on your next big idea!
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    DevOps
    Terraform
    GitHub
    Azure DevOps
    Amazon ECS for Kubernetes
    Kubernetes
    ASP.NET Web API
    Microsoft Azure SQL Database
    Azure App Service
    Docker
    API Development
    C#
    Microsoft Azure
    ASP.NET Core
    Microsoft SQL Server
  • $70 hourly
    16+ years experience as a Microsoft SQL Server DBA working with SQL versions 2000 through 2022 on-premise and in the cloud. I have spent my career solving complex issues within SQL Server using nothing but free, native tools and techniques. Performance Tuning, migrations, HA and health checks are my specialties, but I've worked with over 75 different clients on a variety of projects. In addition to resolving problems within SQL Server, I'm also an active member of the SQL Server community in which I've written over 65 technical articles for MSSQLTips.com and my blog. 🌟 sqlbrady.com 🌟 mssqltips.com/sqlserverauthor/69/brady-upton/ You can also view my website here: sqlfreelancer.com 🙋🏼‍♂️I'm excited to get the chance to speak with you and discuss your challenges and how we can work together to achieve success!
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    Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services
    Performance Optimization
    Microsoft Power BI
    Microsoft Azure
    Microsoft Azure SQL Database
    Microsoft SQL Server Administration
    Microsoft SQL Server Programming
    SQL Server Integration Services
    Database Optimization
    Transact-SQL
    Database Administration
    SQL
    Microsoft SQL Server
  • $100 hourly
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How to Hire Top Azure SQL Developers

How to hire Azure SQL developers

If you’re looking to migrate your physical IT infrastructure to the cloud, an Azure SQL specialist can help you navigate the platform’s family of SQL cloud databases to find the best storage solution for your software project. 

So how do you hire Azure SQL developers? What follows are some tips for finding top Azure SQL developers consultants on Upwork.

How to shortlist Azure SQL development professionals

As you’re browsing available Azure SQL development consultants, it can be helpful to develop a shortlist of the professionals you may want to interview. You can screen profiles on criteria such as:

  • Technology fit. You want an Azure SQL developer who understands the technologies behind your software development projects. 
  • Project experience. Screen candidate profiles for specific skills and experience (e.g., running a full instance of SQL Server on Azure VM).
  • Feedback. Check reviews from past clients for glowing testimonials or red flags that can tell you what it’s like to work with a particular Azure SQL developer.

How to write an effective Azure SQL developer job post

With a clear picture of your ideal Azure SQL developer in mind, it’s time to write that job post. Although you don’t need a full job description as you would when hiring an employee, aim to provide enough detail for a contractor to know if they’re the right fit for the project.

Job post title

Create a simple title that describes exactly what you’re 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 Azure SQL developer job post titles:

  • Seeking an Azure SQL developer for our business app
  • Looking for a back-end developer experienced with Azure SQL
  • Need a data architect with Azure SQL expertise

Azure SQL development project description

An effective Azure SQL development job post should include: 

  • Scope of work: From back-end development to database migrations, list all the deliverables you’ll need. 
  • Project length: Your job post should indicate whether this is a smaller or larger project. 
  • Background: If you prefer experience with certain industries, software, or developer tools, mention this here. 
  • Budget: Set a budget and note your preference for hourly rates vs. fixed-price contracts.

Azure SQL developer responsibilities

Here are some examples of Azure SQL developer job responsibilities:

  • Design and implement an Azure SQL database solution for our enterprise app
  • Assist with migration of data from on-premises hardware to the cloud
  • Handle upgrades, maintenance, and backups

Azure SQL developer requirements and qualifications

Be sure to include any requirements and qualifications you’re looking for in Azure SQL developers. Here are some examples:

  • Desired Azure SQL technology (e.g., Azure SQL Database, SQL Managed Instance, SQL Server on Azure VM)
  • Preferred deployment model (e.g., single database, elastic pool)
  • Serverless architectures
  • Database management

Azure SQL Developers FAQ

What is Azure SQL development?

Azure SQL is a family of database solutions that use the SQL Server Database Engine in the Azure cloud. It supports three main database management options:

  • Azure SQL Database: A cloud-based relational database management system that supports serverless computing. 
  • Azure SQL Managed Instance: A fully managed instance as a service (IaaS) solution for SQL server apps that makes on-premises database migrations to the cloud easier.
  • SQL Server on Azure VMs: Allows you to run the full version of SQL Server on Azure virtual machines.

How much does it cost to hire an Azure SQL developer?

The first step to determining the cost to hire an Azure SQL developer will be to define your needs. Rates can vary due to many factors, including expertise and experience, location, and market conditions.

Cost factor #1: project scope

The first variable to consider when determining scope is the nature of the work that needs to be completed. Not all Azure SQL development projects are created equal. Setting up basic cloud storage for a website with Azure SQL will typically take less time than migrating a legacy enterprise app to a serverless architecture with Azure SQL Managed Instance. 

Tip: The more accurately your job description describes the scope of your project, the easier it will be for talent to give you accurate cost estimates and proposals.

Cost factor #2: Azure SQL developer experience

Choosing the right level of expertise for the job is closely tied to how well you determined the scope of your project. You wouldn’t need an advanced Azure SQL developer to handle the basic database maintenance of a small-business intelligence app. Hiring a less experienced Azure SQL developer who can perform routine updates, patches, and SQL queries for your organization can save you money.

Beyond experience level, you need to consider the type of experience the talent possesses. The following table breaks down the rates of the typical types of Azure SQL developers you can find on Upwork.

Rates charged by Azure SQL developers on Upwork

Types of Azure SQL Developers

Description

Hourly Rate

SQL Developer

Proficient in SQL. Experienced with database management, migration, tuning, and automation.

$40-60+

Back-End Developer

Can use Azure SQL as the database technology for the back end of a website. Also able to leverage other web technologies including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. 

$30-60+

Full-Stack Azure Developer

In addition to Azure SQL, proficient across the Microsoft Azure cloud technology stack. May possess certification in Microsoft SQL Server (e.g., MCSE, MCSA, MCITP).

$60-100+


 

Cost factor #3: location

Location is another variable that can impact an Azure SQL developer’s cost. It’s no secret that you can leverage differences in purchasing power between countries to gain savings on talent. But it’s also important to factor in hidden costs such as language barriers, time zones, and the logistics of managing a remote team. The real advantage to sourcing talent remotely on Upwork is the ability to scan a global talent pool for the best possible person for the job. Location is no longer an obstacle. 

Cost factor #4: independent contractor vs. agency

The final variable regarding talent cost is hiring an independent contractor vs. an agency. An agency is often a “one size fits all” model, so you’ll often have access to a designer, a project manager, an engineer, and more. When hiring individuals you have total autonomy regarding who is responsible for which part of the project, but you’ll need to source each of those skills separately.

The trade-off between hiring individuals vs. hiring an agency is the level of administrative overhead you incur personally in coordinating tasks among all members of the team. Project scope and personal preference will determine which style is a better fit for your needs.

Azure SQL Development Tips and Best Practices

Take advantage of Managed Instance for migrations

If you’re new to Azure SQL and you have a large number of apps you need to migrate from on-premises or IaaS (infrastructure as a service) to the cloud, Azure SQL Managed Instance was made for you. The platform’s Azure Database Migration Service leverages automation to do much of the heavy lifting traditionally done by a SQL developer. 

Be wary of SQL injection

There’s a reason SQL injection is consistently at the top of the OWASP Top Ten. The practice of inserting malicious code into a string to be executed within the SQL database is one of the oldest hacker tricks on the web. The most common attack vector for SQL injection is through forms where users can input text and information. This is why it’s important to follow best practices for validating all user inputs in your application. Character restrictions, type safety, and the use of multiple layers of validations are examples of things you can do to sanitize data inputs. You can turn to Microsoft’s documentation for a more detailed description of SQL injection best practices.

Consider using Azure SQL Database serverless for intermittent workloads

The traditional approach for working with a single Azure SQL Database is to allocate a fixed amount of computer resources for a fixed price using an hourly billing rate. The drawback to this approach is that it lacks flexibility. You will either pay a premium all the time to ensure performance remains high during peak usage of your software or take the performance hit to save money in the long term. 

Serverless architectures allow you to allocate resources as needed depending on usage data. Azure SQL Database serverless uses compute autoscaling to ensure resources are continuously scaled to match actual app demand for compute resources. You pay only for the compute resources you actually use, saving you money for intermittent usage patterns. The primary trade-off is that if your usage patterns are consistent and predictable, you could save more money using the traditional provisioned compute resource approach. It’s important to factor in the costs based on your existing usage data when deciding how you want to be billed.

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