Job Description

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. Benefits ​ 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! ​