Lead SQL Developer

Safe-Guard Products International LLC•Atlanta, GA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The SQL Development Lead will lead and support eCommerce data architecture activities that guide the development, optimization, and management of SQL-based systems and financial rate systems. This role is critical to ensuring the integrity, performance, and scalability of rate changes that support client-facing applications and internal operations. The ideal candidate will bring an AI-first mindset and will oversee a global team of SQL developers and Rate System Analysts, including overseas contributors, to deliver high-quality, accurate changes, and business-aligned solutions.

Requirements

BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
7+ years of hands-on SQL development and data architecture experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
Proven experience managing global or overseas development teams.
Expertise in SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, or other relational database systems.
Experience with No-SQL databases such as Mongo/Dynamo/etc.
Experience with data integration services such as AWS Glue or SSIS.
Strong understanding of eCommerce/Pricing rate systems and data structures.
Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills in a technical context.
Strong interpersonal skills in areas such as teamwork, facilitation, and cross-cultural communication.
Experience with cloud platforms (preferred AWS) and deployment strategies.
Familiarity with data governance, compliance standards, and security architecture.

Responsibilities

Lead a distributed team of SQL developers and Rate System Analysts, including overseas team members, ensuring alignment across time zones and cultures.
Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of SQL databases, stored procedures, views, and functions to support business applications and analytics.
Manage and maintain financial rate tables, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and business requirements.
Promote the use of AI tools to enhance data quality, anomaly detection, and performance optimization.
Collaborate with Product and Account Management teams to align rate structures with strategic goals.
Drive continuous improvement in database performance, scalability, and reliability.
Analyze existing data architecture to identify technical debt and recommend modernization strategies.
Stay current with emerging data technologies, tools, and best practices, and recommend adoption where appropriate.
Coach, mentor, and collaborate with technical subject matter experts and business stakeholders to deliver robust data solutions.
Create and maintain detailed technical documentation, including data models, architecture diagrams, and integration workflows.
Ensure data governance, security, and compliance across all database systems and rate platforms.