SQL Developer

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

BIT004211/Cha L

Date posted:

Friday, September 19, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Are you a skilled and dedicated SQL Developer looking to take the next step in your career? Our client is seeking an Intermediate SQL Developer to join a dynamic software development team. This role offers the opportunity to work on challenging projects, enhance your technical expertise, and contribute to meaningful solutions in a collaborative environment.

POSITION INFO:

Duties & Responsibilities:

Develop complex T-SQL queries, stored procedures, and triggers.
Assist with the design of relational database architecture for new development projects.
Develop new or alter existing SQL objects based on requirements.
Troubleshoot failing SQL objects and support the development team in optimizing application performance using SQL Profiler.
Service business requests, including process changes and ad hoc data queries.
Develop according to established coding standards and processes.
Collaborate with Business Analysts to define scope, track milestones, prioritize tasks, and report progress.
Work with Business Analysts to identify and understand source data systems.
Contribute to all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), from requirements gathering to deployment.
Investigate and resolve production issues.
Develop and test extraction, transformation, and load (ETL) processes.
Support production databases.

Desired Experience & Qualifications:

Relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or Mathematical Sciences.
Relevant Microsoft Certification (SQL Developer/Azure) is beneficial.
Minimum of 2 years of experience as an Intermediate SQL Developer in a team-based software development environment.
Ability to work effectively in a team: follow mentorship, provide mentorship, and collaborate on common design models.
Strong understanding of SDLC processes, tools, and techniques.
Experience working with security-sensitive data is advantageous.

Skills and Knowledge Requirements:

Knowledge of security vulnerabilities and their impact on solutions.
Expertise in Microsoft SQL Server, including:
- Relational database design principles.
- SQL Server Administration.
- SQL OLTP development, query optimization, and analysis.
- Database object design.
- XML and JSON structures (beneficial).
Basic understanding of front-end languages such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is beneficial.
Ability to deliver production-quality software with attention to detail, extensive unit testing, and support for quality testing phases.

Knowledge and Experience with the Following Toolsets:

SQL Server Management Studio 2012 and above.
SQL Profiler (beneficial).
Basic knowledge of cloud services such as Azure or AWS (beneficial).
Strong understanding of data integrity and security best practices.
Hands-on experience in exception handling and troubleshooting.
Experience troubleshooting slow-running queries and profiling performance issues (beneficial).

Apply Now!
If you possess the skills and experience required for this role, we invite you to apply and become an integral part of an innovative team.

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