Senior SQL Developer

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

ITE007687/Kar

Date posted:

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Annually

SUMMARY:
Are you a senior SQL Developer with strong TâSQL expertise and a passion for solving complex data challenges? This is an exciting opportunity to work on enterpriseâlevel systems, delivering impactful solutions while engaging directly with stakeholders in a dynamic, clientâfocused environment.

POSITION INFO:
Company and Job Description:
This opportunity offers exposure to a specialised financial systems environment, where you will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing core products used in a complex, dataâdriven domain.
You will collaborate with skilled consultants, business analysts, and client stakeholders to design, improve, and support databaseâdriven solutions. The role combines development, optimisation, and support, making it ideal for someone who enjoys both technical problemâsolving and business engagement.
If you are looking for a role that offers technical depth, client interaction, and the ability to directly influence system performance and functionality, this is the ideal next step in your career.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop, enhance, and maintain database solutions using Microsoft TâSQL, including stored procedures, views, and functions
Analyse business requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions
Troubleshoot system issues, resolve support queries, and optimise database performance
Perform query optimisation and analyse execution plans to improve efficiency
Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver new features and system enhancements
Conduct testing of procedures and ensure system stability and quality delivery
Support data conversion, cleansing, and reporting requirements

Job Experience and Skills Required:

Education: BSc (IT), BCom (IT), Actuarial Science, or a related degree
Experience:

Seniorâlevel experience in SQL development within a Microsoft SQL Server environment
Proven experience working with complex database systems and business applications
Experience in financial systems or accounting environments is advantageous

Technical Skills:

Strong TâSQL expertise (stored procedures, functions, views, joins, CTEs, temp tables)
Solid understanding of database design, indexing, and performance tuning
Ability to interpret execution plans and use performance analysis tools
Basic database administration knowledge
SSIS knowledge is advantageous

Additional Requirements:

Strong analytical and problemâsolving skills
Ability to engage with stakeholders and translate business needs into technical solutions
Willingness to travel when required
Ability to work independently in a remote or hybrid setup

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