SQL Developer

SQL Server Database Developer - Dartford - Hybrid

Our 10 year partner and key client are hiring a SQL Server Database Developer to join a growing IT Development team within a well-established, fast-scaling global logistics and e-commerce business named in the Sunday Times Top Track 250 companies.

This is a new role where you'll design, build, and optimise database solutions that power business-critical systems.

• Develop and maintain high-quality T-SQL (procedures, views, functions, indexes)
• Diagnose and fix performance issues using execution plans and query tuning
• Optimise transactional systems, reporting, and integrations
• Support structured database changes across Dev, Test, and Production
• Work with release/CI processes to deliver safe, reliable deployments
• Troubleshoot complex data and performance issues
• Help improve database standards and practices

Essential:

• 5+ years' SQL Server development experience
• Strong T-SQL and performance tuning skills
• Solid database design knowledge
• Experience managing changes across environments
• Strong problem-solving ability

Desirable:

• Experience with application teams
• Exposure to high-availability environments
• Familiarity with deployment/version control tools

• Up to 27 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Profit-related pay
• Pension & life cover
• Private healthcare
• Discount platform
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Training & development
• Free parking
• Hybrid working
• £40K - £50K salary

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