About the role
Job Calibration Summary
1. Role Overview & Target Profiles
The primary focus of this role is core SQL development and database engineering. While many past candidates were heavily skewed towards visualization/dashboarding tools (Power BI, Tableau), the core day-to-day requirements center around robust SQL query writing, database logic, and domain knowledge in Sales/Finance data.
Acceptable Profile Designations & Roles:
SQL / Database Developer (Primary focus)
Data Analyst / GTM Data Analyst
Data Engineer
BI Engineer / Data Steward (Sales Operations / Finance Ops)
Power BI / Tableau Developers (ONLY IF they possess strong backend SQL expertise)
2. Technical & Candidate Qualification :
Matrix Category Requirement Level Details / Specific Focus Core Technical (SQL) MUST-HAVE (Primary) Must be able to write complex SQL queries, Joins, and Window Functions (ROW_NUMBER, DENSE_RANK, RANK) hands-on without relying purely on AI tools.
Domain Expertise MUST-HAVE Experience in Sales
Operations, Sales Domain, or
Finance Domain data.
Spreadsheet Skills MUST-HAVE Advanced Excel skills for data
verification and quick analysis.
Experience & Budget Flexible (3-7 Years) Standard target: 3 to 5/7
years. Budget is slightly
flexible for exceptional
candidates with strong
technical competency.
3. TA Screening & Sourcing Guidelines
Look Beyond Visualization: Ensure candidates are NOT just UI/Dashboard developers. Ask
directly about backend query building, stored procedures, and SQL logic implementation.
Conduct First-Round Technical Screening: Evaluate candidates on core SQL questions before
forwarding profiles to the hiring manager.
Verify Hands-on Query Logic: Candidates must be comfortable explaining syntax and logic for
Joins and Window Functions (e.g., ROW_NUMBER, RANK, DENSE_RANK).
Filter AI-Inflated Resumes: Be vigilant against candidates whose resumes match the JD via AI
optimization but fail basic technical syntax questions during screening calls.
Budget Negotiation: Standard budget applies, but minor flexibility (+/- bracket adjustment) is
available for standout candidates with top-tier SQL expertise.
4. TA Next Steps & Timeline
1. Share screening questions / SQL assessment tasks with candidates immediately.
2. Perform 1st-round screening call to validate SQL & Sales/Finance domain alignment.
3. Submit thoroughly screened and calibrated profiles to the manager within 1 week.