SQL Developer

Xpertise Recruitment; Derby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading analytics business in the East Midlands is seeking an experienced SQL Developer. The role involves developing and optimizing complex SQL queries and database architectures. Candidates should have strong SQL skills and familiarity with various database technologies. Join a collaborative team focused on innovative data solutions.

Qualifications

• Commercial experience as a SQL Developer required.
• Strong expertise in Microsoft SQL Server and data engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain complex SQL queries and stored procedures.
• Design scalable data models and ensure data quality.
• Support Business Intelligence team with reporting solutions.

Skills

SQL Development

Database Administration

Performance Tuning

Data Integrity

Data Engineering

Tools

Microsoft SQL Server

MySQL

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Azure

AWS

Power BI

Job description

SQL Developer East Midlands GBP40-GBP50k + Bonus + Benefits

An experienced SQL Developer is required for an Analytics business based in the East Midlands. Working closely with data engineers, business analysts, and leadership teams, you will take charge of developing and optimising complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and database architectures to support business operations. The ideal candidate will be highly proficient in SQL development, database administration, and performance tuning while ensuring data integrity and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, optimise, and maintain complex SQL queries, views, and stored procedures using Microsoft SQL Server
• Design scalable and efficient data models in collaboration with internal teams and clients
• Integrate data across various systems, including RDBMS (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL platforms (e.g., MongoDB)
• Support the Business Intelligence team in delivering insightful reporting solutions
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and performance across high-volume systems
• Participate in stakeholder discussions to shape bespoke data strategies

Essential Requirements

• Commercial experience as a SQL Developer
• Strong expertise in Microsoft SQL Server
• Familiarity with other relational and NoSQL database technologies
• Solid foundation in data engineering, including ETL and pipeline development
• Experience with high-transactional systems and performance tuning
• Understanding of business analytics and data-driven decision-making
• Based locally to East Midlands and available for full-time on-site work

Desirable Skills

• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS)
• Knowledge of BI tools such as Power BI or ClarityNexus
• Previous consultancy or client-facing experience

Why Join?
You ll be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team, working on excitingprojects that make a real difference. This role offers the chance to grow your technical skills while contributing to innovative data solutions for a diverse client base.

For more information on this role or other similar roles, please contact Bilal Ahmed. Xpertise are acting as an employment agency and business.