SQL Developer

Ampa Group; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking an experienced SQL Developer for a 20-month contract. This role involves developing SQL applications, collaborating with teams, and ensuring data quality. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 3 years in SQL development and excellent problem-solving skills. Embracing agile work practices, the firm values flexibility in work locations across the UK.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Diverse and inclusive environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience delivering complex technical applications.
• Extensive experience in Microsoft SQL development with SSIS and SSRS.
• Strong knowledge of ETL processes and tools.

Responsibilities

• Developing and supporting SQL applications within Agile processes.
• Collaborating with teams to identify business requirements.
• Perform data analysis and ensure data quality.

Skills

Microsoft SQL development

T-SQL programming

DevOps

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Collaboration skills

Tools

Integration Services (SSIS)

Reporting Services (SSRS)

Visual Studio

Job description

SQL Developer

Department: Ampa Group Services - Chief Information Office - Applications & Development - Applications & Development - 9311

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Flexible

Reporting To: Marc Mahoney

Description

Ampa are looking to add an experienced SQL Developer to their growing Applications & Development division on an initial 20-month contract.

What you will be doing:

• Developing and supporting existing SQL applications and integrations across the organisation’s application architecture within our Agile Delivery Processes
• Proposing and implementing solutions to business requirements that align with our product roadmap and architecture
• Supporting Change and Release Management processes as part of the software development lifecycle
• Working as part of a team to transform the Application Architecture of the organisation and formalise best practice standards and methodologies

Role Priorities:

• Becoming familiar with the applications, integrated solutions, backlogs and current roadmaps as well as the supported business processes
• Participate in Agile Ceremonies
• Begin to undertake testing tasks, progressing to basic modifications and creations of features and then on to more complex developments

Key Accountabilities:

• Design, develop, test, and optimise SQL-based solutions
• Collaborate with a team of developers and project managers to identify business requirements and translate them into technical specifications
• Perform data analysis and ensure data quality by performing data validation and quality checks
• Use DevOps for workload management and version control
• Analyse performance and optimise solutions to ensure maximum efficiency and scalability
• Provide technical support and troubleshoot reporting-related issues
• Create visualisations and reports for requested projects
• Conduct unit testing/test-driven development processes and troubleshooting
• Evaluate and improve existing SQL-based solutions

What you will need:

A minimum of 3 years demonstrable track record of successful delivery of complex technical applications and services. You will need to have previous experience with the below tech stack:

• Extensive experience in Microsoft SQL development, including Integration Services (SSIS), Reporting Services (SSRS)
• Strong knowledge of T-SQL programming
• Experience with Visual Studio
• Strong knowledge of ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes and tools, such as SSIS
• Experience with DevOps and version control systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Experience with the following would be beneficial

• DevOps Automated Testing
• Microsoft .Net

Key Competencies

• The ability to produce high quality technical material, and to identify and develop opportunities to provide business benefit
• Strong operational transformation experience with an analytical skillset to assess, identify and exploit opportunities
• Excellent organisation and the ability to prioritise and carry out multiple tasks
• Strong problem-solving abilities with the ability to think ahead and anticipate problems, issues, and solutions
• The ability to build good relationships with stakeholders and colleagues

Benefits, Agile Working and Additional information

We embrace agile working and offer a blended approach to where and how we work.

We appreciate that people have different needs and preferences and we’re keen to be flexible, after all, we value what you do, not where you do it.

We have the following hubs across the UK: Birmingham, Bristol, Leicester, Lincoln, London, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Solihull, Stratford upon Avon, Sheffield and in the South; Crawley, East Grinstead, Lewes, Brighton, Eastbourne, Seaford, Peacehaven, Storrington, Chichester & Southampton as well as our Scotland office located in Edinburgh.

Additional information
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Equal opportunities
Ampa Group is a committed equal opportunities employer. We seek to attract, develop and retain talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures. We value and respect individuality and encourage a culture within our business where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths and experiences. Everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, regardless of their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.