SQL Developer

Sabenza IT & Recruitment; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Sabenza IT & Recruitment is seeking a skilled SQL Developer in Pretoria to design, optimize, and maintain SQL Server databases within a finance-tech environment. You will work across the SDLC, implement data extraction, and collaborate with analysts to deliver secure, high-performance data solutions.

The role offers hybrid work flexibility in South Africa, with opportunities to mentor junior developers and grow technical leadership within a dynamic fintech setting.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification and 5-10 years SQL development experience in a software environment.
• Microsoft Certification (SQL Developer/Azure) is beneficial.
• Experience leading a developer within a team and strong SDLC understanding.
• Ability to mentor and collaborate on UML design models.
• Solid understanding of data integrity and security best practices.
• Experience with security-sensitive data is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain SQL queries, stored procedures, triggers and database objects (T-SQL).
• Contribute to database design and relational architecture; modify or create SQL objects as needed; troubleshoot and resolve DB issues.
• Support performance tuning with SQL profiling and query optimisation; assist data extraction and process changes; collaborate with Business Analysts.
• Participate in all SDLC phases: development, testing, deployment; investigate and resolve production issues; develop and test ETL processes.
• Monitor and maintain database performance, security, and integrity.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to team standards.

Skills

SQL expertise

Team collaboration

Mentorship

Problem solving

Education

Relevant degree in IT/CS/Engineering

Microsoft Certification (SQL Developer/Azure)

Matric + 5-10 years SQL dev exp

Tools

SQL Server

Azure

SQL Profiler

ETL tools

XML/JSON handling

Job description

Pretoria, South Africa | Posted on 04/08/2026

Ready to make a real impact in South Africa's financiallandscape? Our client, a leading and forward-thinking player in the FinancialServices sector, is searching for a skilled and passionate SQL Developer tojoin their high-performing technology team. This is your chance to work onmission-critical database systems that power secure, innovative financialsolutions used by thousands every day.

Step into a role where your expertise in SQL Server, queryoptimisation, and database design directly contributes to the stability,security, and performance of cutting-edge financial platforms. Enjoy truehybrid flexibility, collaborative team culture, mentorship opportunities, andthe chance to grow your career in a dynamic fintech environment.

Whether you prefer the energy of Pretoria or the scenicbeauty of Somerset West, this permanent role offers the perfect balance ofchallenge, flexibility, and reward.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain SQL queries, storedprocedures, triggers and database objects.
• Contribute to database design and relationalarchitecture for new and existing systems. Develop new / modify existing SQLobjects based on business requirements. Troubleshoot SQL objects and resolvedatabase-related issues. Support application performance troubleshooting usingSQL profiling and query optimisation. Service business requests, including dataextraction and process changes. Collaborate with Business Analysts tounderstand requirements and data sources.
• Participate in all phases of the SDLC, includingdevelopment, testing and deployment. Investigate and resolve production issuesand support database environments. Develop and test ETL processes.
• Monitor and maintain database performance,security, and integrity.
• Contribute to team standards and, whereapplicable, mentor junior developers.

Requirements

Requirements:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in InformationTechnology or Computer/Engineering/Mathematical Sciences and/or Matric with atleast 5-10 years relevant experience as a SQL developer as part of a team in a softwaredevelopment environment.
• Relevant Microsoft Certification (SQLdeveloper/Azure) will be beneficial.
• 5-10years relevant experience as a SQL developer as part of a team in a softwaredevelopment environment, including the role of leading Developer within a team.
• Ability to work in a team environment: Followmentorship/provide team leader mentorship, collaborate on a common (UML) designmodel.
• A goodunderstanding of the SDLC process, tools and techniques specifically as appliedto software development methodology.
• Experience working with security-sensitive data(beneficial).

Skills & Knowledge Requirements

• Knowledge of security vulnerabilities andworking impact on solutions.
• Experience of the following in Microsoft SQLServer:
  • Understanding of SQL Server Administration
  • SQL OLTPdevelopment
  • SQL Query analysis
  • XML andJSON structures (beneficial)
  • Good XML manipulation skills in XQuery(beneficial)
• Abilityto deliver production quality software by e.g. paying attention to detail,doing extensive unit testing and supporting quality testing phases.
• Knowledgeand experience of the following toolsets:
  • SQLprofiler
• Someknowledge of cloud services like Azure, AWS (Beneficial)
• Solidunderstanding of data integrity and security best practices.
• Hands‑onexperience in Exception Handling and Troubleshooting
• Troubleshooting slow-running queries, ProfilingPerformance Issues
• Abilityto stay within the scope, timelines and constraints of the project and, if notpossible, to raise/negotiate alternatives.

If you're a SQL expert who thrives on precision, security,optimisation, and meaningful impact — we want to hear from you.