SQL Developer

Pearson Carter are currently working with a growing technology-focused organisation that is looking to strengthen its data engineering capability through the appointment of an experienced SQL Developer.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative engineering environment where data performance, reliability, and scalability are central to the success of the platform. The role is focused on the database layer and offers the chance to work on business-critical systems while influencing performance and design decisions.

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Responsibilities:

• Optimise and troubleshoot complex T-SQL queries, execution plans, and database performance across large datasets.
• Design and maintain indexing strategies, database schemas, and data integrity standards.
• Investigate and resolve production issues including blocking, deadlocks, and slow-running queries.
• Support database deployments and collaborate with engineering teams to improve data access and system scalability.

Experience:

• Strong commercial experience with SQL Server, T-SQL, query optimisation, and performance tuning.
• Deep understanding of execution plans, indexing, transactions, isolation levels, and database design.
• Experience diagnosing blocking, deadlocks, and other performance-related issues within production environments.
• Proven track record working on business-critical systems with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Desirable:

• Experience with large-scale databases, ETL processes, or batch data processing.
• Familiarity with Query Store, Extended Events, DMVs, and other SQL monitoring tools.
• Experience working alongside backend development teams and cloud platforms such as Azure SQL.

Salary:

Salary is dependent on experience and can go up to the £60k.

Location:

This role offers a hybrid working model based in Maidstone 3 times a week.

Benefits:

• Work on a core business-critical system with real organisational impact.
• Opportunity to influence database performance, architecture, and design decisions.
• Collaborative environment working alongside experienced engineers.
• Focused specialist role with a strong emphasis on SQL Server technologies.
• Hybrid working flexibility.
• Ongoing opportunities for professional development and technical growth.

How to Apply:

Please apply ASAP with your CV to be considered for this position. You can also get in touch with me on [email protected] or 0191 406 6111.