SQL Developer
Bank/Fin Services/Insurance
Johannesburg North, Johannesburg – Gauteng – South Africa
A high-performing, fast-paced outsourced services environment is seeking a skilled SQL Developer to support operational systems and data-driven decision-making. Reporting to the Head of IT, this role sits within a hands-on development team responsible for building, optimising, and maintaining SQL Server-based solutions that underpin a live, high-volume transactional environment.
The role requires a strong technical foundation in SQL Server and T-SQL, combined with the ability to work across large datasets without compromising system performance. Exposure to Microsoft technologies, reporting tools, and AI-assisted development will be advantageous.
Essential Requirements
- Minimum 5 years’ SQL development experience (3+ years recent daily use)
- Strong relational database design and optimisation capability
- Advanced T-SQL (stored procedures, triggers, indexing, constraints)
- Experience with SSRS, Excel and basic VBA
- Query performance tuning in high-volume environments
- Exposure to AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude)
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain and optimise SQL Server queries, procedures and data structures
- Support operational systems with real-time data processing and reporting
- Design and enhance SSRS and Excel-based reporting solutions
- Troubleshoot and resolve database performance and integrity issues
- Work across multiple databases and linked servers for complex data queries
- Contribute to system improvements within a live call centre environment