There are many reasons to hire a SQL CLR developer, but some of the most common ones include: - They can help improve performance of your database by creating custom stored procedures, functions, and triggers written in managed code. - They can help you extend the functionality of your database by writing custom managed code assemblies that can be called from T-SQL. - They can make your database more secure by writing code that runs in a restricted security context known as "safe mode". - They can help you troubleshoot problems with your database by using the .NET Framework's debugging and profiling tools.