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 making our workplace inclusive and welcoming for everyone.