SQL Developer

Matchtech; Greater London; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 137,000; Part time

Job summary

Matchtech Group has a contract role for an experienced SQL Developer to design, develop and maintain operational reports within the NEC Housing Business Reporting module as part of a major reporting transformation project.

The role involves migrating reporting processes from Business Objects to the new reporting solution, writing and testing SQL queries, and guiding colleagues in SQL report development. The assignment runs for 16 weeks with a Sutton office presence likely required.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as an SQL Developer or similar database reporting role.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server and SQL development.
• Experience writing SQL queries for housing management or related operational databases.
• Understanding of NEC Housing and its Business Reporting module.
• Experience developing, testing and migrating operational reports.
• Ability to support and guide colleagues with SQL report development.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and attention-to-detail skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain operational reports using the NEC Housing Business Reporting module.
• Write and test SQL queries against the NEC Housing database.
• Extract and adapt SQL code from existing Business Objects reports.
• Support migration of reporting processes into the new Business Reporting module.
• Provide technical guidance to staff developing SQL-based reports.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and NEC Housing specialists.
• Investigate reporting issues and deliver reliable solutions.
• Communicate technical information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills

SQL Development

Data reporting

Microsoft SQL Server

Housing data experience

Communication

Job description

Our client, a housing organisation undertaking a major business reporting transformation project, is seeking an experienced SQL Developer for a temporary contract. The role will focus on developing operational reports within the NEC Housing Business Reporting module and supporting the transition from Business Objects to a new reporting solution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Designing, developing and maintaining operational reports using the NEC Housing Business Reporting module
• Writing and testing SQL queries against the NEC Housing database
• Extracting and adapting SQL code from existing Business Objects reports
• Supporting the migration of reporting processes into the new Business Reporting module
• Providing technical guidance to staff developing SQL-based reports
• Working closely with internal stakeholders, council colleagues and NEC Housing specialists
• Investigating reporting issues and delivering accurate, reliable solutions
• Communicating technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences

Job Requirements:

• Significant experience as an SQL Developer or in a similar database reporting role
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server and SQL development
• Experience writing SQL queries for housing management or related operational databases
• Understanding of NEC Housing and its Business Reporting module
• Experience developing, testing and migrating operational reports
• Ability to support and guide colleagues with SQL report development
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and attention-to-detail skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

Contract Details:

• Temporary contract supporting a one-off business reporting implementation project
• Expected duration of 16 weeks, from November 2026 to March 2027
• Up to five days per week, with consideration given to professionals seeking a two- to three-day working arrangement
• Ad hoc attendance at the Sutton office may be required
• Interviewing will include competency-based questions focused on professional experience