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# SQL Developer

- **Company:** Delta Capita
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Salary:** £47,763.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Databases, Continuous Integration, Data Architecture, Data Dictionary, Extract Transform Load (ETL), DevOps, Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, SQL Stored Procedures, PL-SQL, SQL Databases, Test Execution Engine, Transact-SQL, Database Optimization, Software Troubleshooting, Indexer, Git, Software Version Control, Data Pipelines, Sql Tuning
- **Published:** July 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5820820462

## About the Role

* Advanced SQL development experience (T-SQL, PL/SQL, or equivalent) with strong performance-tuning skills.
 * Strong data modelling knowledge (star/snowflake schemas, indexing strategies, optimisation).
 * Experience working in structured consulting or delivery environments with clear processes and standards.
 * Understanding of CI/CD practices, version control (Git), and database change management.
 * Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.

## Description

We are seeking a SQL Developer to support a major client project, working within a smart work stack and structured consulting delivery model. The role focuses on designing performant SQL assets and data models, tuning high-quality application queries, and collaborating closely with analysts, product, and engineering teams to deliver reliably in a governed environment., SQL Engineering & Data Design

 * Design, build, and optimise SQL objects including tables, views, stored procedures, functions, and ETL/ELT logic.
 * Develop logical and physical data models and maintain ERDs and data dictionaries.
 * Tune SQL performance (indexing, partitioning, query optimisation).
 * Implement validation rules, constraints, and reconciliation checks to ensure data quality.

Pipelines & Environments

 * Contribute to ETL/ELT pipelines and environment promotion using standardised patterns.
 * Use version control (Git) and CI/CD workflows for database changes.
 * Collaborate with platform/DevOps teams on capacity management, monitoring, and backup/recovery strategies.

Smart Work Stack & Delivery Discipline

 * Work within a structured delivery approach (story backlog, layered delivery model, reusable components).
 * Apply consulting-grade practices such as documentation, peer reviews, test execution, and quality checkpoints.
 * Participate in Agile ceremonies (stand-ups, planning, retros).

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

 * Partner with BAs, product owners, and downstream consumers to translate requirements into robust SQL designs.
 * Support UAT, investigate defects, and resolve logic issues quickly.
 * Produce runbooks, knowledge-transfer materials, and follow governance/security standards.


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