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Are you ready to shape the future of a critical business system? Davies Turner has an exciting SQL Server Database Developer opportunity!

Location: Dartford, Kent, DA2 6QJ

Salary: Competitive

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: Monday - Friday, 09.00 - 17.30hrs (37.5hrs per week)

Hybrid working: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday in the office. Tuesday and Friday working from home

About Us:

Davies Turner PLC is a British based multimodal freight forwarder specialising in logistics e-commerce and warehousing. As one of the largest independent freight forwarding companies in the UK we manage freight from around the world, by road and rail, through the air and across the oceans. The business remains family owned and was founded in 1870 with 19 Branches across the UK. Our turnover is in excess of £225 million and rapidly growing with nearly 1,000 colleagues.

SQL Server Database Developer - The Role:

You will play a pivotal role in designing, developing and implementing SQL Server database solutions that underpin our business-critical applications. Working closely with developers and stakeholders across the organisation, you will help shape how data is captured, managed and utilised.

This role offers the unique opportunity to lead the development of a strategic system from the ground up, influencing its architecture, functionality and long-term direction. You will work directly with on-premise SQL Server Always On environments using T-SQL and SQL Server Management Studio, with no reliance on SSIS, ETL or data pipeline tooling.

SQL Server Database Developer - Key Responsibilities:

- Develop, maintain and optimise Microsoft SQL Server databases, stored procedures, views, functions and other database objects

- Design and maintain relational database structures that support business applications and integrations

- Investigate and resolve database, application and data-related issues in production environments

- Optimise database performance, reliability and scalability using appropriate tuning techniques

- Work closely with developers and stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver practical technical solutions

- Support database changes through development, testing and production release processes

- Contribute to system upgrades, integrations and ongoing technology improvement initiatives

- Produce technical documentation and share knowledge, standards and best practices

SQL Server Database Developer - You:

- Strong commercial experience developing Microsoft SQL Server databases in production environments

- Excellent T-SQL skills, including writing, troubleshooting and optimising complex SQL queries, stored procedures, views and functions

- Strong practical experience in relational database design, data modelling and schema development

- Hands-on experience developing within on-premise Microsoft SQL Server environments using SQL Server Management Studio

- Proven experience analysing and resolving database performance, data quality and application-related issues

- Experience supporting business-critical applications and working alongside application development teams

- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical colleagues

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach

Benefits:

- Up to 25 days holiday increasing with service

- Life cover

- Profit related pay

- Defined contribution pension scheme

- Discounted store/shopping benefit scheme

- Private healthcare*

- Car parking

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Training and upskilling opportunities

*Some benefits are subject to a qualifying period

To apply, please submit your CV together with a short covering letter outlining your relevant SQL Server development experience, including your experience of Microsoft SQL Server, T-SQL development, Stored procedures, views and functions, Database performance optimization, Relational data modelling and SQL Server Management Studio.

To submit your CV for this exciting SQL Server Database Developer opportunity, click Apply today