SQL Developer

JR United Kingdom; Wakefield; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HealthTech company in the UK is seeking a SQL Developer to enhance their database management and support innovative patient care solutions. This fully remote position requires expertise in advanced SQL and cloud-based databases like Azure SQL, with a focus on optimizing database design and ensuring data integrity. Ideal candidates should possess strong analytical skills and a commitment to data security, enabling them to efficiently contribute to a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in database management and optimization.
• Proficiency in advanced SQL and ETL processes.
• Hands-on experience with both relational and non-relational databases.

Responsibilities

• Provide database support to developers and analysts.
• Evaluate and enhance database design for improved performance.
• Optimize SQL performance and manage backups.

Skills

Advanced SQL proficiency

Database design and management

Cloud-based database solutions (e.g., Azure SQL)

Relational databases (e.g., MS SQL)

Performance optimization

Automation of routine tasks

Excel knowledge

Familiarity with Azure Data Warehousing

Job description

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SQL Developer | SQL Server, Azure SQL, T-SQL | HealthTech | Fully Remote

Duration: 3 Months

Location: Remote UK

Non-Negotiable Tech:

• Advanced SQL proficiency, including query optimization
• Significant experience in database design and management
• Experience with cloud-based database solutions and services (e.g., Azure SQL)
• expertise with relational databases (e.g., MS SQL)
• Managing SQL backups, database integrity, and performance optimization.
• Automation of routine daily checks/tasks.
• Knowledge of Excel for input/output data handling
• Familiarity with Azure Data Warehousing or Azure Fabric for BI reporting.
• Exposure to non-relational databases.

Our client is a HealthTech that works with the NHS, whose mission is to help patients get better faster. They use innovative technology to support patient care, which leads to shorter waiting times, increased consultant capacity and reduced costs. They employ over 100 people in the UK, and they‘re looking for a SQL engineer to improve the processes, procedures and strategy of the SDLC they currently have in place.

Whilst the business is headquartered in London, this is a fully remote role allowing you to work from anywhere in the UK.

What You Will Do:

• Provide database support to developers, analysts, and testers.
• Review and deploy Database SQL Git Pull Requests to production environments.
• Evaluate and enhance database design for improved performance and maintainability.
• Ensure database integrity, security, and reliability through proactive management.
• Maintain and manage SQL databases, including SQL jobs and data changes in production.
• Optimize SQL performance, conduct capacity planning, and implement performance improvements.
• Manage database builds, rollouts, and define SQL standards and deployment processes.
• Automate routine daily checks and tasks to improve operational efficiency.
• Oversee SQL backups and Azure SQL server auto-scaling.
• Implement changes to enhance data security and compliance.

What You Will Bring:

• Extensive experience in database design, management, and optimization.
• Proficiency in advanced SQL and query optimization techniques.
• Hands-on experience with ETL processes and monitoring tools.
• Knowledge of both relational and non-relational database systems.
• Expertise in cloud-based database solutions and services, particularly Azure.
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary, cross-functional team.
• Strong time management, planning, and prioritization skills, with the ability to perform under pressure.
• Adherence to ethical standards and a commitment to safeguarding the confidentiality and privacy of sensitive data.
• Bonus skills include Excel knowledge, and familiarity with Azure Data Warehousing or Azure Fabric for BI reporting needs.

This one will go quickly so reach out to me ASAP!!

SQL Developer | SQL Server, Azure SQL, T-SQL | HealthTech | Fully Remote