Pearson Carter
SQL Developer

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SQL Server Database Developer | up to £55,000 | Dartford, Hybrid
Pearson Carter are currently working with one of the UK's oldest and largest privately-owned freight forwarding and logistics companies. They provide end-to-end logistics solutions across multiple transport modes - Air, Sea, Road, Rail, Warehousing & Logistics, Customs & Compliance.
They are looking for someone with strong hands-on experience in core SQL Server database development, with a background focused on database development and not primarily on ETL, SSIS, or similar data integration tooling.
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Responsibilities:
- Develop, maintain, and optimise Microsoft SQL Server databases, stored procedures, views, functions, and other database objects.
- Design and maintain relational database structures that support business applications and integrations.
- Investigate and resolve database, application, and data-related issues in a production environment.
- Optimise database performance, reliability, and scalability using appropriate tuning and optimisation techniques.
- Support database changes through development, testing, and production release processes.
- Contribute to system upgrades, integrations, and ongoing technology improvement initiatives.
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Experience:
- Deep understanding of SQL Server, T-SQL, SQL queries.
- Experienced with relational database design, data modelling, and schema development experience.
- Experienced developing within on-prem Microsoft SQL Server environments using SQL Server Management Studio.
- Other useful experience; SQL Server Always On or other high-availability SQL Server environments, SQL Server administration, Azure DevOps, any exposure to logistics or transport industries.


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Salary
They offer a salary of up to £55,000.
Location
This client is based in Dartford, Kent. They're offering hybrid working, looking for someone to be in office around 3x per week, but are open to some flexibility.
How to Apply
Please apply asap with your CV to be considered for this position. You can also get in touch with me on cameron.s@pearsoncarter.com or 0191 406 6111.
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