SQL Developer

Ready to make a real impact in South Africa's financial landscape? Our client, a leading and forward-thinking player in the Financial Services sector, is searching for a skilled and passionate SQL Developer to join their high-performing technology team. This is your chance to work on mission-critical database systems that power secure, innovative financial solutions used by thousands every day.

Step into a role where your expertise in SQL Server, query optimisation, and database design directly contributes to the stability, security, and performance of cutting-edge financial platforms. Enjoy true hybrid flexibility, collaborative team culture, mentorship opportunities, and the chance to grow your career in a dynamic fintech environment.

Whether you prefer the energy of Pretoria or the scenic beauty of Somerset West, this permanent role offers the perfect balance of challenge, flexibility, and reward.

Key Responsibilities:

·       Develop and maintain SQL queries, stored procedures, triggers and database objects.

·       Contribute to database design and relational architecture for new and existing systems. Develop new / modify existing SQL objects based on business requirements. Troubleshoot SQL objects and resolve database-related issues. Support application performance troubleshooting using SQL profiling and query optimisation. Service business requests, including data extraction and process changes. Collaborate with Business Analysts to understand requirements and data sources.

·       Participate in all phases of the SDLC, including development, testing and deployment. Investigate and resolve production issues and support database environments. Develop and test ETL processes.

·       Monitor and maintain database performance, security, and integrity.

·       Contribute to team standards and, where applicable, mentor junior developers.

Requirements:

·       Relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology or Computer/Engineering/Mathematical Sciences and/or Matric with at least 5-10 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.

·        5-10 years relevant experience as a SQL developer as part of a team in a software development environment, including the role of 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).

Skills & Knowledge Requirements:

·       Knowledge of security vulnerabilities and working impact on solutions.

·       Experience of the following in Microsoft SQL Server:

o   Understanding of SQL Server Administration

o    SQL OLTP development

o    SQL Query optimisation

o   SQL Query analysis

o   Database object design

o    Database design principles

o    XML and JSON structures (beneficial)

o   Good XML manipulation skills in XQuery (beneficial)

·       Basic understanding of front-end languages like HTML, CSS, JavaScript (Beneficial)

·        Ability to deliver production quality software by e.g. paying attention to detail, doing extensive unit testing and supporting quality testing phases.

·        Knowledge and experience of the following toolsets:

o   SQL Server Management Studio 2012 upwards

o    SQL profiler

·        Some knowledge of cloud services like Azure, AWS (Beneficial)

·        Solid understanding of data integrity and security best practices.

·        Hands-on experience in Exception Handling and Troubleshooting

·       Troubleshooting slow-running queries, Profiling Performance Issues

·        Ability to stay within the scope, timelines and constraints of the project and, if not possible, to raise/negotiate alternatives.

If you're a SQL expert who thrives on precision, security, optimisation, and meaningful impact — we want to hear from you.