SQL Developer

Get Hired; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist technology services provider is seeking a SQL Server Developer to join their remote team in the UK. This role involves diagnosing performance issues and tuning SQL Server for optimal efficiency. Candidates should have strong experience with SQL Server, indexing, and automation using PowerShell. The company offers competitive salary up to £50,000, fully remote work, generous annual leave, and funded professional development opportunities in a culture that values autonomy and collaboration.

Benefits

Salary up to £50,000

Fully remote working

25 days annual leave

Additional leave for birthdays

Funded training and professional certifications

Quarterly team training sessions

Qualifications

• Strong experience with SQL Server, focusing on performance tuning.
• Deep understanding of indexing and execution plans.
• Experience using PowerShell for automation.
• Hands-on experience with Azure SQL databases.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve SQL Server performance issues.
• Tune stored procedures and ETL processes.
• Work closely with clients to understand requirements.
• Promote performance best practices.

Skills

SQL Server performance tuning

Indexing and execution plans

PowerShell for automation

Azure SQL databases

Job description

I am working with a specialist technology services provider that is currently recruiting for a SQL Server Developer to join their growing remote team.

This organisation partners with businesses across the UK to support and optimise complex SQL Server environments. They specialise in database, server, cloud, and application services with a strong emphasis on proactive performance management, reliability and continuous improvement.

This is an opportunity to join a genuinely people-focused, high-performing company where you are trusted to deliver impactful work. You will be part of a small but experienced team with the flexibility to work completely remotely from anywhere in the UK. The culture values autonomy, learning, and collaboration creating an environment where your technical expertise is recognised and your career can develop.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and resolving SQL Server performance issues across queries, indexes and execution plans
• Tuning stored procedures, user-defined functions and ETL processes to improve scalability and speed
• Working closely with clients and internal teams to understand requirements and deliver efficient technical solutions
• Promote performance best practices and support other members of the team

Qualifications

• Strong experience with SQL Server, with a focus on performance tuning
• Deep understanding of indexing and execution plans
• Experience using PowerShell for automation
• Hands-on experience with Azure SQL databases

Benefits

• Salary up to £50,000
• Fully remote working from anywhere in the UK
• 25 days annual leave with buy / sell options
• Additional leave for birthdays, volunteering, and long service
• Funded training and professional certifications
• Quarterly team training sessions and get-togethers

This is just a brief overview of the role. For full details, simply apply with your CV and I'll be in touch to discuss the opportunity further.