Senior Sql Developer

Pollock & Associates; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in South Africa is seeking an experienced Senior SQL Developer / BI Analyst to join an operational development team. This role requires advanced SQL Server and T-SQL expertise, with responsibilities including architecture and optimization of SQL Server solutions in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have a solid career history and the ability to manage high-volume datasets effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–10 years' SQL development experience with proven senior-level capability.
• Strong T-SQL mastery with expertise in relational database design, optimization, and performance tuning.
• Demonstrated end-to-end development exposure beyond siloed environments.

Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and optimize SQL Server stored procedures, views, triggers, and queries for high-volume transactional systems.
• Deliver advanced data analysis and reporting (SSRS, Excel, VBA) to support operational and management requirements.
• Ensure database performance, integrity, and scalability by utilizing indexing, constraints, and effective relational design.

Skills

SQL development

T-SQL mastery

Query optimization techniques

SSRS

Excel (including VBA)

Job description

Our client is seeking a seasoned Senior SQL Developer / Bi Analyst to join their operational development team, supporting a large-scale call centre.

This role demands not only advanced SQL Server expertise but also the ability to deliver end-to-end solutions that drive business performance. The environment is fast-paced, high-demand, and technology-driven, offering the opportunity to work with modern tools and a collaborative IT team of professionals.

This position is suited to candidates with stable, progressive career paths who have developed deep knowledge through years of consistent, hands-on work, rather than short-term roles.

This role requires stability, depth of knowledge, and the ability to design and deliver solutions across the whole system.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 8–10 years' SQL development experience with proven senior‑level capability.
• Strong T‑SQL mastery with expertise in relational database design, optimisation, and performance tuning.
• Demonstrated end‑to‑end development exposure beyond siloed environments.
• Working knowledge of SSRS, Excel (including VBA), and query optimisation techniques.
• Evidence of long‑term career stability and progression in prior roles.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and optimise SQL Server stored procedures, views, triggers, and queries for high‑volume transactional systems.
• Deliver advanced data analysis and reporting (SSRS, Excel, VBA) to support operational and management requirements.
• Ensure database performance, integrity, and scalability by utilising indexing, constraints, and effective relational design.
• Apply end‑to‑end development expertise, understanding system‑wide data flow and interactions.
• Manage large datasets in live production environments, balancing performance and operational continuity.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues logically and efficiently, supporting business‑critical systems.