Software Developer SQL

System C; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A health tech company in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled Software Developer to design and optimize data-driven software. The role involves collaborating with teams to maintain high standards of performance and reliability while interpreting requirements and developing efficient solutions. Candidates should have strong SQL and database development skills, with experience in Azure SQL and Agile tools. Join a supportive and collaborative environment where impact and continuous learning are prioritized.

Qualifications

• Strong SQL and database development skills.
• Experience with large production databases.
• Familiarity with git-based workflows and Agile tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new features based on requirements.
• Maintain and improve existing modules and performance.
• Contribute to Agile ceremonies and keep stakeholders updated.

Skills

Strong SQL skills

Database development

Query optimisation

Data architecture understanding

Agile tools familiarity (Jira/Confluence)

C# or PowerShell exposure

Tools

Azure SQL

Git

SSRS

Data Factory

Cosmos DB

Job description

Description

Help us connect and transform health and care. As a Software Developer at System C, you\'ll design, build and optimise data-driven software used across our product suite. You\'ll collaborate with product, QA, DevOps and DBA colleagues to deliver secure, reliable and high-performing solutions - and you\'ll play a hands-on role in performance tuning at scale.

What you\'ll do

• Interpret requirements, design and develop new features; maintain and improve existing modules
• Write efficient SQL, optimise queries and schemas, and improve data access patterns
• Work on integration and data flows using Azure SQL and related services
• Contribute to code reviews, unit tests and CI/CD pipelines; champion good engineering practices
• Troubleshoot production issues, drive root-cause analysis and help raise quality standards
• Collaborate in Agile ceremonies; keep stakeholders updated on progress and risks

What you\'ll bring

• Strong SQL and database development skills, including query optimisation and tuning
• Solid understanding of relational design and data architecture
• Experience with large production databases (1TB+) and Azure SQL technologies
• Familiarity with git-based workflows, Agile tools (e.g. Jira/Confluence) and JSON
• Understanding of CI/CD and automated testing; exposure to C# or PowerShell is a plus
• Nice to have: SSRS/SSIS, Data Factory, Cosmos DB, DBA basics (backup/restore/replication)

How we work

We value humility, ownership, collaboration and integrity. You\'ll join an Agile, supportive team that iterates quickly, learns continuously and improves processes as we go - with potential to join an out-of-hours rota once you\'re ready.

Ready to make an impact? Apply today.