SQL Developer

Consortium Professional Recruitment Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced SQL Developer for a 6-month fixed-term contract. The role involves developing SQL solutions for Industry 4.0 projects and optimising data pipelines. Candidates should have 5+ years of SQL Server experience and a passion for innovation in data usage within manufacturing. Hybrid working is available, typically requiring 3 days a week onsite in Hull.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of SQL Server development experience including T-SQL and stored procedures.
• Strong background in real-time data and industrial telemetry.
• Passion for making data work harder in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise SQL Server solutions for real-time data feeds.
• Manage time series data pipelines for analytics and performance monitoring.
• Collaborate with cross-functional Agile teams to deliver scalable solutions.

Skills

SQL Server development

T-SQL

Stored procedures

Real-time data environments

Agile methodologies

Data optimisation

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Fabric

Azure services

Job description

SQL Developer Industry 4.0

6 Month FTC

Salary: £65,000 - £80,000 (pro rata for 6 months)

Contract: Fixed Term, 6 months

Location: Hybrid - Hull (3 days onsite per week)

Are you a SQL Developer who thrives on solving complex data challenges and making systems smarter, faster, and more efficient? This 6-month FTC is a chance to get hands-on with cutting-edge Industry 4.0 and Smart Manufacturing projects, where your work will directly impact real-time operations.

What you'll be doing:

• Developing and optimising SQL Server solutions to support real-time data feeds from machines, sensors, and production lines
• Managing and enhancing time series data pipelines to power predictive analytics and performance monitoring
• Working on push notifications, protocols, and query optimisation to keep data fast, clean, and actionable
• Driving the migration to Microsoft Fabric, with a focus on KQL (Azure Data Explorer/Fabric Real-Time Analytics)
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment to deliver scalable, high-value solutions
• Supporting reporting and analytics - Power BI now, Microsoft Fabric in the future

What we're looking for:

• 5+ years of SQL Server development experience (T-SQL, stored procedures, optimisation)
• Strong background in real-time data environments and industrial telemetry
• Passion for innovation and making data work harder in a manufacturing context
• Familiarity with Industry 4.0 / Smart Factory concepts or demonstrable interest and ability to adapt to these challenges
• Experience working in Agile teams delivering incremental improvements

Nice to have:

• Exposure to industrial IoT protocols (MQTT, OPC UA) or edge computing
• Knowledge of Azure services (Event Hubs, IoT Hub, Synapse)
• Experience with predictive maintenance or manufacturing KPIs

Why join this project?

• Be at the forefront of a Smart Manufacturing and Industry 4.0 transformation
• Work in a hybrid pattern - typically 3 days per week onsite in Hull, with flexibility for remote working
• Deliver solutions that shape how data is captured, optimised, and used across manufacturing operations
• Join a forward-thinking team modernising data infrastructure for scalable, real-time insights

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to providing a fair and inclusive recruitment process.