SQL Developer

SQL Developer

Full-Time 40000 - 50000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
WR Engineering

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Design, build, and optimise database solutions for a fast-scaling logistics company.
  • Company: Join a top-ranked global logistics and e-commerce business.
  • Benefits: Enjoy up to 27 days holiday, private healthcare, and hybrid working.
  • Other info: Great career growth opportunities in a dynamic environment.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in a growing IT team with exciting projects.
  • Qualifications: 5+ years SQL Server experience and strong T-SQL skills required.

The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 Β£ per year.

Our 10 year partner and key client are hiring a SQL Server Database Developer to join a growing IT Development team within a well-established, fast-scaling global logistics and e-commerce business named in the Sunday Times Top Track 250 companies. This is a new role where you'll design, build, and optimise database solutions that power business-critical systems.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain high-quality T-SQL (procedures, views, functions, indexes)
  • Diagnose and fix performance issues using execution plans and query tuning
  • Optimise transactional systems, reporting, and integrations
  • Support structured database changes across Dev, Test, and Production
  • Work with release/CI processes to deliver safe, reliable deployments
  • Troubleshoot complex data and performance issues
  • Help improve database standards and practices

Essential

  • 5+ years' SQL Server development experience
  • Strong T-SQL and performance tuning skills
  • Solid database design knowledge
  • Experience managing changes across environments
  • Strong problem-solving ability

Desirable

  • Experience with application teams
  • Exposure to high-availability environments
  • Familiarity with deployment/version control tools

Benefits

  • Up to 27 days holiday + Bank Holidays
  • Profit-related pay
  • Pension & life cover
  • Private healthcare
  • Discount platform
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Training & development
  • Free parking
  • Hybrid working
  • 40K - 50K salary

SQL Developer employer: WR Engineering

Join a dynamic and innovative team at a leading global logistics and e-commerce company, recognised in the Sunday Times Top Track 250. With a strong focus on employee development, we offer extensive training opportunities, a supportive work culture, and a range of benefits including up to 27 days holiday, private healthcare, and hybrid working arrangements. This is an excellent opportunity for SQL Developers looking to make a meaningful impact in a fast-scaling environment while enjoying a healthy work-life balance.

WR Engineering

Contact Details:

WR Engineering Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace SQL Developer

T-SQL
Performance Tuning
Database Design
SQL Server Development
Problem-Solving Skills
Execution Plans
Query Tuning