Lead SQL Developer / Dallas, TX

This Dallas-based company offers a fresh approach to home insurance by combining modern technology with personalized service. It uses a custom-built platform to help independent agents quickly generate quotes, issue policies, and handle claims efficiently. The focus is on making the insurance process smoother and more accessible, without the complexity that often comes with traditional carriers.

This company is looking for a strong Lead SQL Developer to join their team in Dallas, TX!

Required Skills And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of hands-on experience developing web applications in a production environment.
• Expert-level proficiency in SQL and working with relational databases for high-volume applications.
• Advanced experience with C#, .NET Core, LINQ, and Entity Framework (EF) for back-end development.
• Proven experience building BI tools, dashboards, and custom reporting frameworks.
• Familiarity with at least one popular web application framework (e.g., ASP.NET, Django, Ruby on Rails).
• Experience working with front-end technologies such as Vue.js, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, and Bootstrap is a strong plus.

Nice To Have 

• Experience working in the insurance, fintech, or regulated industries.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and version control tools (e.g., Git, Azure DevOps).
• Exposure to microservices architecture and API development (RESTful APIs, GraphQL).
• Working knowledge of NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Redis).
• Understanding of data privacy, security best practices, and compliance in web applications.

What You Will Be Doing 

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and secure web applications using C#, .NET Core, LINQ, and Entity Framework.
• Create and optimize SQL queries and database structures to support data-intensive operations and reporting.
• Build and maintain custom dashboards, BI tools, and reporting frameworks that deliver actionable insights.
• Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements using modern technologies like Vue.js and Bootstrap.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Work closely with product managers, QA teams, and other stakeholders to ensure high-quality and timely delivery of features.
• Develop and consume RESTful APIs to support modular, service-oriented architecture.
• Implement and maintain best practices for coding, performance, scalability, and security.
• Contribute to code reviews, mentor junior developers, and help shape the technical direction of the team.
• Monitor application performance and troubleshoot production issues as needed.

Office Location

• Dallas, TX

The Offer 

• Direct Hire
• $120-140k

Please note that this position is only available for direct hire or W-2 employment, as we are unable to engage with corp-to-corp candidates at this time. We appreciate your understanding.