SQL Developer

identifi Global Resources; Cardiff; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the BioTech sector is seeking a motivated Senior SQL Developer to join their Software Applications Team. This predominantly remote role involves supporting key clinical systems within the NHS, contributing to a large-scale transformation programme. The ideal candidate will have strong T-SQL skills and experience with SQL Server, along with a collaborative spirit to mentor others.

Qualifications

• Strong T-SQL skills and experience with SQL Server.
• Proficiency in creating SSIS packages and database design.

Responsibilities

• Develop SQL / MS SQL Server solutions and optimize performance.
• Collaborate with team members and mentor junior developers.

Skills

T-SQL

SQL Server Management Studio

SSIS

Tools

Postman

SOAP UI

Azure DevOps

Microsoft Power BI

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Senior SQL Developer

£160- £200 a day - Inside IR35 - 6 months with option to extend

Predominantly remote role, with occasional visits in Cardiff

About the role

We’re looking for a motivated and experienced SQL Developer to join the Software Applications Team within NHS, supporting key clinical systems. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a large-scale transformation programme.

Responsibilities

• Work in structured Scrum teams under experienced leads.
• Be responsible for hands-on SQL / MS SQL Server development, including design, implementation, and performance optimisation.
• Collaborate and mentor to broaden skills and knowledge.

Qualifications and skills

• Strong T-SQL skills: Writing complex stored procedures and functions.
• Proficiency with SQL Server Management Studio (2008 – 2019).
• Experience creating and using SSIS packages (2008+).
• Database design using normalization and ER-diagramming techniques.

Nice to have

• XML Web Services or Web APIs.
• API testing tools (e.g., Postman, SOAP UI).
• Experience with Agile methodologies such as Scrum.
• Version control with Team Foundation Server or Azure DevOps.
• Healthcare data standards like HL7 v2.x and FHIR.
• Requirements analysis and business logic development.
• Unit testing with TSQLT.
• PowerShell or Unix scripting.
• High Availability: Mirroring, Replication, Clustering, Always On (Availability Groups).
• Performance tuning tools: SQL Profiler, Query Analyzer.
• Microsoft Power BI for data visualization.

Additional details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Other
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care, Software Development, IT Services, and IT Consulting