SQL Developer

 

SQL developers form an integral part of database management across various industries. If you are looking for day-to-day tasks that allow you to manipulate and transform data in its most basic form, then pursuing a SQL career should be interesting to you.

What is a SQL Developer?

A SQL (pronounced as “ess-cue-el”) developer is someone who analyses and designs applications that interface with the database computer language SQL (Structured Query Language).

While specific duties may vary, the main requirement of an SQL developer is to create, update and improve a database to suit a business’ needs. These databases are then checked to establish their reliability to run on systems. They are also required to write and test code within a database.

 

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SQL Developer Job Description

SQL Developer Job Overview

SQL developers who have SSIS & SSRS experience are highly considered. Recruiters and companies hiring often look for candidates who have a background in SQL, ETL processes and Data warehouse framework business analysis. This role is to enhance a business’ intelligence system to help them make better decisions.

Responsibilities of a SQL Developer

• Design, develop and maintain SQL applications/ETL, databases, reports and programmes
• Create, document and implement test plans
• Set up and maintain automated SQL scheduled tasks
• Investigate and provide support to the business regarding all data related issues
• Designing, building, and maintaining efficient, reusable, and reliable code
• Set up automated processes, when required, for handover to the Deployment team
• Document current or new processes
• Ensure the best possible performance and maintain the quality and responsiveness of applications
• Perform data analysis – write relational and multi-dimensional database queries
• Handle escalations from the business

SQL Developer Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in IT
• ITIL Foundation Certificate
• MS SQL Certifications beneficial
• Excellent knowledge of database architecture and design
• Excellent MS SQL DB & T-SQL knowledge is essential
• Knowledge of SSIS, SSRS and data warehousing 

Skills

• Minimum 3 years experience in SQL development
• Must have experience with SQL queries, stored procedures, functions and triggers
• Experience in data warehousing and analytics

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Location: Durban
Salary: 55000 Monthly
A leading South African company is seeking a skilled sql developer to join their team. You will be part of a cross functional agile development team. The ideal candidate must be willing to travel to the office daily.
1 day ago


Intermediate SQL Developer
Location: Pretoria
Salary: 600 000 Annually
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Location: Johannesburg
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Are you an experienced sql/C# developer seeking a dynamic remote opportunity?
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Location: Meyerton
Salary: Market related
The job duties include developing, designing, and testing complex database programs
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SQL Developer
Location: Port Elizabeth
Salary: Monthly
Our client, a market leader in the IT Industry, based in Port Elizabeth, is currently looking to employ an sql developerAn awesome career opportunity awaits you!
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Location: Johannesburg
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A global company with offices in Durban, Cape Town and Johannesburg has an urgent need for an Intermediate sql developer.
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Senior SQL Developer
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: 960 000
As a Senior sql developer, you will play a crucial role, focusing on batch processing development and backend capabilities to support our applications. Your primary responsibilities will involve translating software requirements into functional programming code, designing, building, testing, and implementing programs, and ensuring they align with the strategic enterprise architecture. Your contrib...
30 days ago


Intermediate SQL Developer
Location: Johannesburg
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Are you a seasoned sql developer with a passion for translating software requirements into efficient programming code? Join aa dynamic team and take charge of batch processing development and backend capabilities crucial to supporting our applications. As a sql developer, you'll play a pivotal role in crafting technical solutions, building, testing, implementing, and sometimes supporting applicati...
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SQL Developer
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