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Hire T-SQL Developers: Affordable, Dedicated Experts in 72 hours

Hire T-SQL developers for database programming, tuning, and report generation. All Flexiple vetted.

Clients rate Flexiple T-SQL developers 4.8 / 5 on average based on 12,170 reviews.

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“I’ve been pleased with Purab’s performance and work ethics. He is proactive in flagging any issues and communicates well. The time zone difference is huge but he provides a sufficient overlap. He and I work together very well and I appreciate his expertise.”

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“Flexiple has exceeded our expectations with their focus on customer satisfaction! The freelancers are brilliant at what they do and have made an immense impact. Highly recommended :)”

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Henning Grimm

Founder, Aquaplot

“Overall Flexiple brought in high-level of transparency with extremely quick turnarounds in the hiring process at a significantly lower cost than any alternate options we had considered.”

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Kislay Shashwat

VP Finance, CREO

“Todd and I are impressed with the candidates you've gathered. Thank you for your work so far. Thanks for sticking within our budget and helping us to find strong talent. Have loved Flexiple so far — highly entrepreneurial and autonomous talent.”

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William Ross

Co-Founder, Reckit

“The cooperation with Christos was excellent. I can only give positive feedback about him. Besides his general coding, the way of writing tests and preparing documentation has enriched our team very much. It is a great added value in every team.”

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Moritz Gruber

CTO, Caisy.io

“Flexiple spent a good amount of time understanding our requirements, resulting in accurate recommendations and quick ramp up by developers. We also found them to be much more affordable than other alternatives for the same level of quality.”

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Narayan Vyas

Director PM, Plivo Inc

“It's been great working with Flexiple for hiring talented, hardworking folks. We needed a suitable back-end developer and got to know Ankur through Flexiple. We are very happy with his commitment and skills and will be working with Flexiple going forward as well.”

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Neil Shah

Chief of Staff, Prodigal Tech

“Flexiple has been instrumental in helping us grow fast. Their vetting process is top notch and they were able to connect us with quality talent quickly. The team put great emphasis on matching us with folks who were a great fit not only technically but also culturally.”

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Tanu V

Founder, Power Router

“Flexiple has exceeded our expectations with their focus on customer satisfaction! The freelancers are brilliant at what they do and have made an immense impact. Highly recommended :)”

Henning Grimm avatar

Henning Grimm

Founder, Aquaplot

“Overall Flexiple brought in high-level of transparency with extremely quick turnarounds in the hiring process at a significantly lower cost than any alternate options we had considered.”

Kislay Shashwat avatar

Kislay Shashwat

VP Finance, CREO

“Todd and I are impressed with the candidates you've gathered. Thank you for your work so far. Thanks for sticking within our budget and helping us to find strong talent. Have loved Flexiple so far — highly entrepreneurial and autonomous talent.”

William Ross avatar

William Ross

Co-Founder, Reckit

“The cooperation with Christos was excellent. I can only give positive feedback about him. Besides his general coding, the way of writing tests and preparing documentation has enriched our team very much. It is a great added value in every team.”

Moritz Gruber avatar

Moritz Gruber

CTO, Caisy.io

“Flexiple spent a good amount of time understanding our requirements, resulting in accurate recommendations and quick ramp up by developers. We also found them to be much more affordable than other alternatives for the same level of quality.”

Narayan Vyas avatar

Narayan Vyas

Director PM, Plivo Inc

“It's been great working with Flexiple for hiring talented, hardworking folks. We needed a suitable back-end developer and got to know Ankur through Flexiple. We are very happy with his commitment and skills and will be working with Flexiple going forward as well.”

Neil Shah avatar

Neil Shah

Chief of Staff, Prodigal Tech

“Flexiple has been instrumental in helping us grow fast. Their vetting process is top notch and they were able to connect us with quality talent quickly. The team put great emphasis on matching us with folks who were a great fit not only technically but also culturally.”

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Tanu V

Founder, Power Router

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is Flexiple's process?

Our process is fairly straightforward. We understand your requirements in detail and recommend freelancers per your specific needs. You can interview the freelancers we recommend though they are already vetted by us rigorously. Once you like someone and decide to work with them, we draw up a tripartite agreement. You work directly with the freelancer, just the invoicing is done by Flexiple.

Is there a project manager assigned to manage the resources?

Our core strength is with freelance developers and designers. Though we do have senior engineers who can work as tech leads, project managers are not part of our offering.

What is Flexiple's model?

We typically work on an hourly model of upwards of US$30 per hour. For full-time longer term engagements, we can also work on a monthly model of upwards of US$5000 per month.The rates vary depending on the skill sets, experience level and location of the freelancer.

What are the payment terms?

- In the hourly model, the invoice is raised weekly/ fortnightly and is payable within 3 days of receipt of invoice.
- In the monthly model, the invoice is raised monthly and is payable within 7 days of receipt of invoice.

Are there any extras charges?

The hourly/ monthly rate shared is all-inclusive. No additional charges other than taxes are applicable.

How does Flexiple match you with the right freelancer?

Based on your requirements, we look for suitable freelancers based on:
- Tech fit: Proficiency in the tech stack you need, Recent work on stack, Work in a similar role
- Culture fit: Worked in similar team structure, Understanding of your company's industry, product stage.

How to Hire the Best T-SQL Developers

Hiring expert T-SQL developers ensures your organization can design, optimize, and maintain high-performance database systems on Microsoft SQL Server and other relational platforms. Dedicated T-SQL specialists bring deep knowledge of query optimization, stored procedure design, data modeling, and performance tuning. By defining clear project requirements, vetting candidates’ technical skills in SQL Server, Oracle, or MySQL, and assessing communication and collaboration abilities, you can assemble a team—remote, freelance, or in-house—that delivers efficient database solutions, supports data warehousing and analytics, and drives business value with minimal risk.

Introduction to T-SQL Development

T-SQL (Transact-SQL) is Microsoft’s extension of SQL used for writing stored procedures, functions, triggers, and scripts that run on SQL Server. Proficient T-SQL developers design schemas, write complex SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE statements, and implement business logic in the database layer for robust data management.

Why T-SQL Development is Essential

  • Performance: Well-written T-SQL reduces query latency and server load.
  • Maintainability: Stored procedures and functions centralize logic and simplify updates.
  • Security: Use of parameterized queries and roles prevents SQL injection.
  • Scalability: Partitioning and indexing strategies support growing data volumes.
  • Data Integrity: Constraints, triggers, and transactions enforce consistency.

Essential Tools and Technologies

  • Database Engines: Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL Database, Oracle, MySQL.
  • Development Environments: SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), Azure Data Studio.
  • Source Control: Git, TFS for script versioning.
  • Performance Tools: SQL Profiler, Query Store, Execution Plans.
  • CI/CD: Azure DevOps, Octopus Deploy for automated deployments.

Key Skills to Look for When Hiring T-SQL Developers

  • Query Optimization: Index design, execution plan analysis, and rewriting inefficient queries.
  • Stored Procedures & Functions: Modular, re-entrant code with error handling.
  • Data Modeling: Normalization, star/snowflake schemas for data warehousing.
  • ETL & Data Integration: SSIS, bulk imports, and cross-database queries.
  • Soft Skills: Clear communication, requirement gathering, and agile collaboration.

Understanding T-SQL Development for Custom Projects

  • Dynamic Queries: Safely constructing dynamic SQL for reporting or multi-tenant scenarios.
  • Partitioning: Horizontal partitioning for large tables to improve manageability.
  • Archiving Strategies: Moving cold data to history tables without downtime.
  • Automated Maintenance: Index rebuilds, statistics updates, backup and restore scripts.
  • High-Availability: Implementing Always On Availability Groups or clustering.

Crafting an Effective Job Description

Job Title: "T-SQL Developer," "SQL Server Database Engineer," or "Senior Database Developer."

Role Summary: Outline responsibilities such as writing optimized T-SQL, designing schemas, and implementing CI/CD for database changes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and optimize database schemas, indexes, and partitions.
  • Write and maintain stored procedures, functions, and triggers.
  • Analyze execution plans and tune slow queries.
  • Develop ETL packages with SSIS or alternative tools.
  • Implement automated maintenance and backup/restore jobs.
  • Collaborate with developers, analysts, and DevOps to deploy database changes.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • 3+ years of T-SQL development on SQL Server or equivalent RDBMS.
  • Strong query tuning and performance-profiling experience.
  • Proficiency with SSMS, execution plans, and performance counters.
  • Experience writing complex stored procedures and scripts.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD for database deployments.
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • MCP or Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate.
  • Experience with data warehousing and BI tools (SSAS, Power BI).
  • Knowledge of high-availability solutions like Always On.

Work Environment & Compensation

Specify remote, hybrid, or on-site roles; competitive salary or contract rates; benefits; and include a no-risk trial period to ensure mutual fit.

Application Process

Detail steps: résumé and sample SQL script submission, hands-on query optimization exercise, and technical interview with DBAs and architects.

Challenges in Hiring T-SQL Developers

  • Niche Expertise: Senior T-SQL developers are in high demand.
  • Legacy Systems: Migrating and modernizing old scripts without downtime.
  • Performance Bottlenecks: Designing for scale and concurrency.

Interview Questions to Evaluate T-SQL Developers

  • Explain how you would index a large transactional table for both OLTP and reporting queries.
  • How do you identify and fix parameter sniffing issues?
  • Describe your process for migrating a live database with zero downtime.
  • What strategies do you use for archiving historical data?

Best Practices for Onboarding T-SQL Developers

  • Provide schema diagrams, coding standards, and performance benchmarks.
  • Pair with senior DBAs for initial code reviews.
  • Schedule knowledge-share sessions on existing maintenance jobs and HA setup.

Why to Hire with Flexiple

  • Pre-Vetted SQL Talent: Access developers screened for deep T-SQL and performance-tuning expertise.
  • Flexible Engagement: Trial period, contract, or full-time hires.
  • Global Reach: Connect with remote database specialists for around-the-clock support.

Hire T-SQL Developers: Parting Thoughts

Building efficient, secure, and scalable database systems demands T-SQL developers with strong performance-tuning, data modeling, and automation skills. By following a structured hiring process—defining clear requirements, rigorous technical assessments, and supportive onboarding—you’ll secure the right talent to optimize your data infrastructure and drive business insights.

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