SQL Developer

JN Bentley; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable engineering firm seeks an experienced SQL Developer in Leeds. The role involves analyzing requirements, developing systems, and optimizing SQL applications while collaborating with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will possess strong SQL and Python skills, along with experience in cloud platforms and data warehousing principles. This position offers a hybrid work model, competitive salary, and numerous benefits, fostering a supportive environment for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in database development or data engineering.
• Proficiency in SQL and Python.
• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Strong grasp of data warehousing and data modelling principles.

Responsibilities

• Analyse business requirements through collaboration with stakeholders.
• Develop new systems and maintain existing applications.
• Deliver business improvements using data.
• Maintain SQL data feeds across various systems.

Skills

SQL

Python

Data pipeline tools

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in a STEM subject

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

SSIS

Spark

C#

Job description

We are looking for an SQL Developer to join our team and drive data‑driven decision making in a thriving office environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyse business requirements through collaboration with stakeholders, IT Management, and the user community.
• Develop new systems, integrate third‑party platforms, and maintain existing applications.
• Use data to deliver business improvements and support informed decision‑making.
• Work with stakeholders on data extraction and manipulation tasks.
• Write and optimise in‑application SQL statements.
• Provide user support for report errors, debugging, and issue resolution.
• Integrate new datasets into the data warehouse.
• Create and maintain SQL data feeds across internal, partner, and supplier systems.
• Design, build, and maintain robust ETL/ELT pipelines.
• Preferably support app development, integration, and data reporting/injection using .Net (C#/VB/Java/REST).
• Are you a strong communicator who works well within a team?
• Do you understand data pipeline tools and data modelling?

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a database developer/data engineer role.
• Proficiency in SQL and Python.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Familiarity with data pipeline tools (e.g., SSIS, Spark).
• Strong grasp of data warehousing and data modelling principles.
• Experience undertaking development work in C#.
• Ability to create and troubleshoot SSRS reports.
• Skill in debugging VBA macros linked to stored procedures for reporting.

Desired

• Degree‑level education in a STEM subject.

Enjoy hybrid working from our Leeds office (2 days per week), a competitive salary, and a fantastic working culture. We offer a supportive environment and access to a wide range of financial, lifestyle, health, and wellbeing benefits.