T-SQL PHP Developer Jobs

PHP developer jobs requiring T-SQL skills involve building applications that use Microsoft SQL Server as their database backend. T-SQL (Transact-SQL) is Microsoft's proprietary extension to the SQL standard, providing additional functionality for procedural programming, local variables, and string processing. These roles are common in enterprise environments, particularly those with a strong presence of Microsoft technologies.

Responsibilities in a T-SQL Role

A developer in this position is responsible for designing and implementing the database layer of a PHP application. This includes writing efficient and secure T-SQL queries for all CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) operations. Beyond simple queries, the role often involves creating complex stored procedures, user-defined functions, triggers, and views to encapsulate business logic within the database itself. Performance tuning, including index optimization and query plan analysis, is also a key responsibility.

Essential Skills for Developers

To be successful, a candidate must have strong database skills in addition to their PHP expertise. Core competencies include:

• Advanced knowledge of T-SQL, including writing complex joins, subqueries, and common table expressions (CTEs).
• Experience developing and debugging stored procedures, triggers, and functions.
• Proficiency in PHP, including connecting to SQL Server using drivers like sqlsrv or pdo_sqlsrv.
• Understanding of database design principles, normalization, and data modeling.
• Familiarity with SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) for database administration and query execution.
• Knowledge of transaction management and database concurrency control.