Database Developer (R-6340)

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Requisition ID:

R-6340

Job Category:

Other

Job Type:

Job Location:

3611 N Kedzie Ave
Chicago, IL 60618

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Midtown is seeking a Database Developer to join our world-class team at our Chicago headquarters. The team is based in our HQ office in Chicago (3611 N Kedzie Ave.) and supports all club locations.

The role is hybrid work-from-home and required to also come in the office in Chicago 2 days per week (Monday/Tuesday)
The position is based in the Chicago area and will involve very limited travel to Midtown club locations

About Our Company

We work at Midtown to inspire people to transform their lives—and we do our job well. Our members stay longer than any other major athletic club chain in North America because we are committed to providing resort-like environments, personal attention, and strong communities at every one of our clubs. We believe all three of those pillars start with attracting and growing rock star talent at every level of our organization.

Who We Want

We are looking for people that share our core values: kind individuals who want to win together, see things as the glass half full, are passionate about helping others, and strive to always be better than yesterday.

The Position

Our Database Developer collaborates with software and data engineers to design, build, and maintain robust database solutions for our organization. This role balances technical expertise with problem-solving skills to deliver efficient data integration for APIs, microservices, and data orchestration pipelines using our modern cloud-based architecture.

The primary responsibilities are:

Analyze organizational needs to design effective SQL Server database systems, algorithms, and core objects, including tables, stored procedures, and triggers.
Collaborate with software and data engineers to integrate database solutions with backend APIs, microservices, and data warehouses.
Design, build, and support ETL pipelines to ensure accurate and auditable data movement between services.
Execute performance and regression testing, monitor and optimize queries, and troubleshoot defects and bottlenecks.
Produce and maintain comprehensive database documentation and run‑books to support ongoing operations and deployments.

Database Developer requirements:

BS in Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience.
3–5 years of professional experience in database development within a Microsoft / Azure SQL environment.
Strong expertise in T-SQL and Azure SQL design, development, optimization, and analysis.
Fundamental knowledge of RDBMS principles, normalization, data integrity, and indexing strategies.
Hands-on experience with data orchestration tools (such as Azure Data Factory) and ETL processes within a cloud environment.
Proficiency with SQL Server Management Studio, Azure Data Studio, Azure Data Factory, and Azure DevOps.
Strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams.
Eager to work with multiple teams and projects at the same time.

Nice to have:

Experience with Databricks (workspace management, clusters/jobs, notebooks).
Experience writing Python in Databricks (PySpark for data processing, notebook development, job orchestration, and performance tuning within the platform).

Associate Benefits

Members of the Midtown team receive:

Complimentary club membership
Discounts on Midtown products and services
Access to hundreds of free courses for professional development
Health insurance for eligible full-time associates (30+ hours a week)
And more

This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department.

Salary Range

$100,000 - $120,000. The actual compensation will depend on experience, and/or additional skills you bring to the table.

Benefits

Please refer to the link here for a copy of benefits and perks offered by Midtown for our full and part time associates. You may also visit: https://careers.midtown.com/about-us/benefits/

MIDTOWN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department.

MIDTOWN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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About Us

We work at Midtown to inspire people to transform their lives–and we do our job well. Our members stay longer than any other major athletic club chain in North America because we are committed to providing resort-like environments, personal attention, and active communities at every one of our clubs. We believe all three of those pillars start with attracting and growing rock star talent at every level of our organization.

Our Commitment to Candidates

We're committed to creating a positive experience for every candidate who considers a career at Midtown. In the spirit of transparency and mutual respect, we've outlined the interview process, complete with timelines, below. Whether you join our team or pursue another path, we want you to feel respected and appreciated, because, at Midtown, we believe every interaction is an opportunity to live our core values.

What you can expect after submitting your application

Within two weeks, someone from our Talent Team will review your application. If your experience doesn't align with the needs of the role at this time, we will let you know. If we'd like to move you to the next step of the process, we'll reach out to schedule the first interview.

While there can be the occasional exception, the interview process typically takes 2-3 weeks and includes the following steps.

A 30 to 60-minute virtual Teams call with a member of the Talent Team to discuss Midtown, the role, and your background and experience.
A 60-minute interview with the Hiring Manager, ideally in person, where you'll dive deeper into the technical side of the role.
For certain positions in IT and Marketing, a project or technical assignment to assess the skills necessary for the role.
A 90-minute panel interview with project presentation (if applicable) with members of the team and an Executive Team member.

You'll receive an update on your application within 48 hours of each interview. Please note that, depending on the specifics of the role, it may take up to a week to finalize offer decisions.

Associate Benefits