Role: SQL Database Developer
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 depending on experience.
Technology - SQL, ETL, SQL Server
Location: Warrington
Working Pattern: Hybrid - 3 days a week in the office.
The Role:
In the short term, the successful candidate will take ownership of modernising legacy application databases. This will involve designing and implementing scalable, high-performance database architectures to replace existing MySQL backends supporting application services. They will lead the migration of data from legacy platforms into new Microsoft SQL Server environments, ensuring data integrity, optimal performance and minimal disruption to live systems.
The role will also be responsible for configuring SQL Server security and access controls, including the creation and management of developer roles and permissions to support application connectivity and deployment.
Over time, the focus will shift to the ongoing operational health of the database estate. This includes improving scalability and efficiency through indexing strategies, performance tuning, and the implementation of data archiving and lifecycle management processes. The candidate will proactively monitor SQL Server performance, identify bottlenecks or conflicting workloads, and resolve issues to ensure reliable and efficient data access...