Hybrid Lead SQL Server Database Architect

Davies Turner; Dartford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Life cover

Profit related pay

Defined contribution pension

Discounted store/shopping

Car parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Training opportunities

Job summary

Davies Turner in Dartford, Kent, is seeking a SQL Server Database Developer to design, develop and implement robust database solutions for our business-critical applications. You will lead the development of our strategic database architecture in an on-premise SQL Server environment, using T-SQL and SSMS with no reliance on ETL tooling.

The role offers hybrid working with in-office days Monday, Wednesday and Thursday and home working on Tuesday and Friday, collaborating closely with software

Qualifications

• Strong commercial experience developing Microsoft SQL Server databases in production environments.
• Excellent T-SQL skills, including writing, troubleshooting and optimizing complex queries.
• Experience with relational database design, data modelling and schema development.
• Hands-on experience in on-premise SQL Server environments using SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS).

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and optimise Microsoft SQL Server databases, stored procedures, views, functions and other database objects.
• Design and maintain relational database structures that support business applications and integrations.
• Investigate and resolve database, application and data-related issues in production environments.
• Optimise database performance, reliability and scalability using appropriate tuning techniques.
• Work closely with developers and stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver practical technical solutions.
• Support database changes through development, testing and production release processes.
• Contribute to system upgrades, integrations and ongoing technology improvement initiatives.
• Produce technical documentation and share knowledge, standards and best practices.

Skills

T-SQL

Relational DB Design

Data Modelling

Schema Development

SQL Performance Tuning

Analytical Thinking

Tools

SSMS

Job description

Davies Turner in Dartford, Kent, is seeking a SQL Server Database Developer to design, develop and implement robust database solutions for our business-critical applications. You will lead the development of our strategic database architecture in an on-premise SQL Server environment, using T-SQL and SSMS with no reliance on ETL tooling.

The role offers hybrid working with in-office days Monday, Wednesday and Thursday and home working on Tuesday and Friday, collaborating closely with software