SQL Developer
Department: Ampa Group Services - Chief Information Office - Applications & Development - Applications & Development - 9311
Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time
Location: Flexible
Reporting To: Marc Mahoney
Description
Ampa are looking to add an experienced SQL Developer to their growing Applications & Development division on an initial 20-month contract.
What you will be doing:
* Developing and supporting existing SQL applications and integrations across the organisation’s application architecture within our Agile Delivery Processes
* Proposing and implementing solutions to business requirements that align with our product roadmap and architecture
* Supporting Change and Release Management processes as part of the software development lifecycle
* Working as part of a team to transform the Application Architecture of the organisation and formalise best practice standards and methodologies
Role Priorities:
* Becoming familiar with the applications, integrated solutions, backlogs and current roadmaps as well as the supported business processes
* Participate in Agile Ceremonies
* Begin to undertake testing tasks, progressing to basic modifications and creations of features and then on to more complex developments
Key Accountabilities:
* Design, develop, test, and optimise SQL-based solutions
* Collaborate with a team of developers and project managers to identify business requirements and translate them into technical specifications
* Perform data analysis and ensure data quality by performing data validation and quality checks
* Use DevOps for workload management and version control
* Analyse performance and optimise solutions to ensure maximum efficiency and scalability
* Provide technical support and troubleshoot reporting-related issues
* Create visualisations and reports for requested projects
* Conduct unit testing/test-driven development processes and troubleshooting
* Evaluate and improve existing SQL-based solutions
What you will need:
A minimum of 3 years demonstrable track record of successful delivery of complex technical applications and services. You will need to have previous experience with the below tech stack:
* Extensive experience in Microsoft SQL development, including Integration Services (SSIS), Reporting Services (SSRS)
* Strong knowledge of T-SQL programming
* Experience with Visual Studio
* Strong knowledge of ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes and tools, such as SSIS
* Experience with DevOps and version control systems
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Strong communication and collaboration skills
Experience with the following would be beneficial
* DevOps Automated Testing
* Microsoft .Net
Key Competencies
* The ability to produce high quality technical material, and to identify and develop opportunities to provide business benefit
* Strong operational transformation experience with an analytical skillset to assess, identify and exploit opportunities
* Excellent organisation and the ability to prioritise and carry out multiple tasks
* Strong problem-solving abilities with the ability to think ahead and anticipate problems, issues, and solutions
* The ability to build good relationships with stakeholders and colleagues
Benefits, Agile Working and Additional information
We embrace agile working and offer a blended approach to where and how we work.
We appreciate that people have different needs and preferences and we’re keen to be flexible, after all, we value what you do, not where you do it.
We have the following hubs across the UK: Birmingham, Bristol, Leicester, Lincoln, London, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Solihull, Stratford upon Avon, Sheffield and in the South; Crawley, East Grinstead, Lewes, Brighton, Eastbourne, Seaford, Peacehaven, Storrington, Chichester & Southampton as well as our Scotland office located in Edinburgh.
Additional information
Want to find more about our amazing benefits?
Please be aware, for some vacancies, where we receive high numbers of applications we may need to bring the close date forward.
Due to the nature of the work undertaken, confirmation of employment will be subject to a variety of checks which will be carried out once an offer of employment is accepted. Details of the checks can be found here.
Equal opportunities
Ampa Group is a committed equal opportunities employer. We seek to attract, develop and retain talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures. We value and respect individuality and encourage a culture within our business where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths and experiences. Everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, regardless of their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.
#J-18808-Ljbffr