Senior Sql Developer

LA International; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in London is seeking a Senior SQL Developer for a 12-month contract. The role offers a hybrid model with 2 days onsite and the rest remote. Candidates should have extensive SQL experience and be familiar with performance tuning and solid design principles. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are essential. Competitive benefits and a supportive team environment await the right individual.

Qualifications

• Extensive SQL experience covering server-side and client-side development.
• Strong appreciation of SOLID design principles.
• Ability to follow agile development best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design complex stored procedures and tune performance.
• Resolve issues and provide support for production systems.
• Communicate technical concepts to non-technical colleagues.

Skills

SQL

Performance tuning

Agile Development

Automation/DevOps

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Tools

C#

Python

Powershell

Job description

Senior SQL Developer required for an initial 12-month contract. The role is based in Central London with 2 days onsite and the rest remote.

Extensive SQL experience is required, covering:

• Server-side and client-side development
• Performance tuning
• Logical and physical model design
• Design of complex and long stored procedures

Additionally, the ideal candidate will have:

• Strong appreciation of SOLID design principles and their effective application in practice
• Knowledge and experience with C#, Python, Powershell (desired)
• Ability to follow agile development best practices (preferably Scrum/Kanban)
• Effective application of Automation/DevOps best practices

Other requirements include:

• Strong sense of ownership, high level of independence, and enthusiasm to go the extra mile
• Ability to own initiatives to resolve issues/investigate and find final solutions
• Providing support and resolving issues for systems in production
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to convey information to non-technical colleagues in a concise and clear way
• Strong stakeholder management, able to communicate at all levels and build sustainable relationships
• A strong analytical/problem-solving mindset

Desired skills and preferred qualifications include:

• Some understanding of project methodologies and their application within organizations
• Organizational skills and ability to multitask in a highly pressurized support environment
• Able to work within a high-performing team and contribute to overall objectives/best practices
• Always ready to learn and explore new areas with regard to technology

LA International is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.