SQL Developer

SQL Server / T-SQL Developer needed for a market leader based in Maidstone, Kent, who are looking to employ an experienced SQL Server / T-SQL Developer, with an in-depth knowledge of troubleshooting SQL Server / T-SQL, large-scale or high-throughput databases, ETL or batch data processing, Cloud Azure SQL, to optimise complex T-SQL queries across large datasets and Designing and maintaining effective indexing strategies., Some of the main duties of the SQL Developer will include:

• Optimising complex T-SQL queries across large datasets
• Designing and maintaining effective indexing strategies
• Analysing execution plans and resolving performance bottlenecks
• Investigating and fixing production issues (blocking, deadlocks, slow queries)
• Improving database schema design and data integrity
• Supporting safe and efficient database changes and deployments
• Collaborating with engineers to ensure efficient data access patterns

In order to be the SQL Developer and have a chance to gain such an exciting opportunity you will ideally need to have the following

• Strong experience with SQL Server and T-SQL in production
• Proven ability to optimise query performance on large datasets
• Deep understanding of execution plans and indexing
• Experience troubleshooting blocking, deadlocks, and slow queries
• Solid understanding of transactions and isolation levels
• Strong data modelling and schema design experience
• Experience working on business-critical systems