Senior SQL Developer - Glasgow/Edinburgh (Hybrid) - 56K DoE

SRG; Glasgow, City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Hybrid working

Private healthcare

Recognition rewards

Professional development

Job summary

SRG in Glasgow/Edinburgh Hybrid is seeking a Senior SQL Developer to lead from the front on a new core platform version, combining hands-on SQL with architecture and project delivery.

You’ll mentor peers, drive low-code solution configurations, ensure quality through testing, and collaborate across teams while embracing Agile practices and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Hands-on SQL expertise with data querying, manipulation and performance tuning.
• Experience developing reconciliation tools or using reconciliation software.
• SSRS/Power BI and reporting experience required.

Responsibilities

• Take the reins as SME for solution configurations and lead development/testing projects.
• Translate requirements into designs, and deliver against business objectives.
• Mentor team members, perform reviews, and validate releases with cross-team alignment.
• Embed Agile practices and stay aware of new trends to improve delivery.

Skills

SQL expertise

Reconciliation tools

Mentoring

Agile methods

Tools

SSRS

Power BI

Job description

Senior SQL Developer - Glasgow/Edinburgh (Hybrid) - Up to £56,000 depending on experience plus Bonus

Hybrid - 2 days in either Central Glasgow or Cenral Edinburgh office per week - whichever's best for you - or more often if you prefer

Must have:

• Demonstrable hands-on SQL expertise to be considered, further info below
• Track record of developing reconciliation tools or working with reconciliation software

Lorien's client, a fast-growing, global-reaching SAAS company with a great reputation in their domain, are currently looking to hire a Senior Developer / Senior Software Engineer with strong SQL skills to join their team, help lead from the front, and play a key role in the next stages of the company's evolution a new version of their core platform and offerings.

This would be a nice fit for someone with proven hands-on SQL and SSRS expertise, a strong grasp of solution configuration, and a previous record of leading technical projects as a key part of a multidisciplinary function.

They're a growing firm with great projects in the pipeline, happy to offer a range of incentives including bonuses, hybrid working, private healthcare, recognition rewards, professional development and ongoing upskilling avenues, and friendly people to work with (ask us, we've placed a many of them ourselves!)

Key Responsibilities:

• Take the reins as an SME for solution configurations, taking a leading role in the implementation and testing of low-code solutions, and scoping development/testing projects and timelines
• Deliver against overarching business objectives, from translating requirements into designs and solutions, and improving as you and the wider development team work
• Ensuring effective output from the team via mentoring/reviews and signoffs, as well as release validation, and liaising with the rest of the technical function and other teams to keep everyone up to date and align with business goals
• Ensuring Agile working and best practice is woven into the team, keeping aware of new trends and tech to improve as you go, contributing to standups and so on

What they're looking for:

• Proven track record in Software Development in a similar role
• Demonstrable strong skills across SQL including areas such as data querying, manipulation and performance tuning
• Track record of developing reconciliation tools or working with reconciliation software
• SSRS/PowerBI/reporting skills
• Strong skills across unit, end-to-end, and acceptance testing
• Ability to drive technical projects and liaise with staff of varying disciplines
• Willingness to mentor internal staff as well as liaise with external representatives