Candour
Senior SQL Developer
Get notified of more jobs like this · No spam, ever
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Senior SQL Developer | £55K | Hybrid
I’m looking for an experienced Senior SQL Developer to take ownership of a critical SQL Server environment and play a key role in the design, development, and optimisation of database solutions.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a strong SQL professional to help shape technical direction, improve database performance, support business-critical systems, and provide guidance to other developers. You’ll be joining a collaborative technology team and playing an important role in strengthening SQL capability across the wider business.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and optimisation of SQL Server database solutions
- Develop and optimise complex T-SQL, including stored procedures, functions, views, and triggers
- Investigate and resolve database performance issues, including query optimisation, blocking, and deadlocks
- Support database security, backups, disaster recovery, and high-availability solutions
- Collaborate with developers, analysts, and key stakeholders to deliver effective technical solutions
- Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior developers
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Essentials
- 5+ years’ experience working with Microsoft SQL Server development
- Strong T-SQL skills with experience across SQL Server 2019+
- Experience designing relational databases and data models
- Experience working with high-volume transactional databases
- Knowledge of ETL processes, ideally using SSIS or similar
- Strong understanding of SQL performance tuning and execution plans
- Experience with SQL Server Agent, backups, disaster recovery, and database security
- Exposure to Azure SQL Database or Azure SQL Managed Instance is desirable
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Benefits
- Hybrid working with a flexible approach
- Company pension scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Competitive salary package
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Enhanced family leave policies
- Recognition schemes and long-service rewards
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London