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Johannesburg: Senior SQL Developer

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About the Role

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, data–driven domain. You will collaborate with skilled consultants, business analysts, and client stakeholders to design, improve, and support database–driven solutions. The role combines development, optimisation, and support, making it ideal for someone who enjoys both technical problem–solving and business engagement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, enhance, and maintain database solutions using Microsoft T–SQL, 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

Requirements

  • Education: BSc (IT), BCom (IT), Actuarial Science, or a related degree
  • Experience: Senior–level 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

Qualifications

  • Strong T–SQL 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
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