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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # SQL Server Database Developer - **Company:** Davies Turner - **Location:** Dartford, UK (Remote available) - **Salary:** £45,893.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Business Software, Databases, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Relational Databases, Microsoft SQL Server, Software Engineering, SQL Stored Procedures, SQL Server Integration Services, Transact-SQL, Freeform SQL, Database Performance, SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), Data Pipelines - **Published:** September 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5867727479 ## About the Role 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 ## Description 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, 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. ## Related Videos - [Enjoying SQL data pipelines with dbt](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/823-enjoying-sql-data-pipelines-with-dbt) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [Database DevOps with Containers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/145-database-devops-with-containers) - [Automated MS SQL Server database deployments with dacpacs and Azure DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/334-automated-ms-sql-server-database-deployments-with-dacpacs-and-azure-devops) - [Branch your database like your code: How schema changes and pull requests go hand in hand](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/350-branch-your-database-like-your-code-how-schema-changes-and-pull-requests-go-hand-in-hand) ## Related Articles - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Fullstack Developer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/251-fullstack-developer-salary-uk)