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# Lead .SQL/.NET Developer

- **Company:** Hays plc
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** .NET Framework, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, C Sharp (Programming Language), Databases, Database Development, Performance Tuning, Standard Sql, SQL Stored Procedures, SQL Databases, Transact-SQL
- **Published:** June 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://computerjobs.com/gb/en/mob/job/134D4A443E88FF869A

## About the Role

I'm currently working with a London-based Financial Services client who are looking to bring in multiple Senior SQL Developers with strong .NET experience for a long-term, business-critical, data-focused programme. This is not a typical Back End role - it's a data-first environment where SQL sits at the core of everything.

What you'll need to succeed:

 * Extensive SQL development experience - essential
 * Strong expertise in database modelling, performance tuning, and optimisation
 * Deep knowledge of SQL Server, T-SQL and Stored Procedures within high-volume, data-intensive systems
 * Solid C#/. Net experience to support application-layer development
 * Background working on data-heavy projects, ideally within Financial Services
 * Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS preferred)
 * Understanding of AI concepts - nice to have

## Description

Your New Role
I'm currently working with a London-based Financial Services client who are looking to bring in multiple Senior SQL Developers with strong .NET experience for a long-term, business-critical, data-focused programme. This is not a typical Back End role - it's a data-first environment where SQL sits at the core of everything.

What you'll need to succeed:

 * Extensive SQL development experience - essential
 * Strong expertise in database modelling, performance tuning, and optimisation
 * Deep knowledge of SQL Server, T-SQL and Stored Procedures within high-volume, data-intensive systems
 * Solid C#/. Net experience to support application-layer development
 * Background working on data-heavy projects, ideally within Financial Services
 * Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS preferred)
 * Understanding of AI concepts - nice to have

What you'll get in return:

 * Access to market leading technologies
 * Hybrid working arrangements.

What you need to do now:
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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