Are you a
data-driven problem solver who thrives on optimising performance, unlocking
insights, and building robust database solutions?
We’re looking for
a Senior SQL Developer to join a high-impact team within a financial services
environment, where your expertise will directly support critical tax systems
and data operations. This is an opportunity to work on complex,
enterprise-level systems, collaborate with top-tier professionals, and play a
key role in shaping data-driven decision-making.
If you enjoy
working in a fast-paced, highly analytical environment where precision and
performance matter—this role is for you.
Responsibilities:
·
Develop
complex T-SQL queries, Stored Procedures and Triggers.
·
Assist
in the design of the relational database architecture for new development
projects.
·
Develop
new / alter existing SQL objects based off a set of requirements.
·
Troubleshoot
SQL objects that fail.
·
Support
the development team in troubleshooting application performance using SQL
profiler and optimizing SQL queries or tuning indexing
·
Service
requests from business, which include changes to processes or ad hoc data
requests.
·
Develop
according to set coding standards and processes.
·
Collaborate
with Business Analysts to define scope and goals, track milestones, decide
priorities, and report regularly to team leaders and BA’s.
·
Work
with Business Analysts to identify and understand source data systems.
·
Contribute
to all phases of the SDLC process extending from requirements gathering and
design to development, testing and deployment.
·
Investigate
and fix production issues.
·
Develop
and test extraction, transformation and load processes.
·
Work
in a very data driven environment and use data analysis skills to anticipate
and fix bugs.
·
Supporting
production databases.
·
Monitor
production databases regularly or respond to any database issues by bringing
down the database or taking the database offline.
·
Monitoring
or optimizing the performance, security, backup, recovery or integrity of
database management systems.
Requirements:
·
Relevant
tertiary qualification in Information Technology or
Computer/Engineering/Mathematical Sciences and/ or Matric with at least 8 - 10
years relevant experience as a SQL developer as part of a team in a software
development environment.
·
Relevant
Microsoft Certification (SQL developer/Azure) will be beneficial.
·
5
years relevant experience as a Senior SQL developer as part of a team in a
software development environment, including the role as leading Developer
within a team.
·
Ability
to work in a team environment: Follow mentorship/provide team leader
mentorship, collaborate on a common (UML) design model.
·
A
good understanding of the SDLC process, tools and techniques specifically as
applied to software development methodology.
·
Experience
working with security sensitive data. (beneficial)
Work in a
mission-critical
environment
where your SQL expertise directly impacts financial systems and
decision-making. Enjoy a
hybrid working model
, collaborate with
experienced professionals, and take ownership of
high-value, data-intensive
solutions
…..Apply Now!

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