Senior SQL Developer

About the position

Are you a senior SQL Developer with strong T-SQL expertise and a passion for solving complex data challenges? This is an exciting opportunity to work on enterprise-level systems, delivering impactful solutions while engaging directly with stakeholders in a dynamic, client-focused environment.
Company and Job Description:
This opportunity offers exposure to a specialised financial systems environment, where you will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing core products used in a complex, data-driven domain.
You will collaborate with skilled consultants, business analysts, and client stakeholders to design, improve, and support database-driven solutions. The role combines development, optimisation, and support, making it ideal for someone who enjoys both technical problem-solving and business engagement.
If you are looking for a role that offers technical depth, client interaction, and the ability to directly influence system performance and functionality, this is the ideal next step in your career.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, enhance, and maintain database solutions using Microsoft T-SQL, including stored procedures, views, and functions
• Analyse business requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions
• Troubleshoot system issues, resolve support queries, and optimise database performance
• Perform query optimisation and analyse execution plans to improve efficiency
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver new features and system enhancements
• Conduct testing of procedures and ensure system stability and quality delivery
• Support data conversion, cleansing, and reporting requirements

Job Experience and Skills Required:

• Education: BSc (IT), BCom (IT), Actuarial Science, or a related degree
• Experience:
• Senior-level experience in SQL development within a Microsoft SQL Server environment
• Proven experience working with complex database systems and business applications
• Experience in financial systems or accounting environments is advantageous


• Technical Skills:


• Strong T-SQL expertise (stored procedures, functions, views, joins, CTEs, temp tables)
• Solid understanding of database design, indexing, and performance tuning
• Ability to interpret execution plans and use performance analysis tools
• Basic database administration knowledge
• SSIS knowledge is advantageous


• Additional Requirements:


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to engage with stakeholders and translate business needs into technical solutions
• Willingness to travel when required
• Ability to work independently in a remote or hybrid setup

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Desired Skills:

• sql developer
• t-sql
• microsoft