SQL Developer - Fixed Term Contract - 9 Months
FGH Business Centre 66-70 Vicar Ln, Bradford BD1 5AJ
Hybrid flexibility: 2 office days per week
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced SQL Server & C# Developer with strong knowledge of warehousing operations and ecommerce systems. This role focuses on building and maintaining backend applications, data integrations, and SQL databases that support warehouse processes and operational workflows.
Work will involve production of detailed design documentation for both enhancements and new components, development, component testing and support of subsequent testing phases.
Candidates must be confident working in environments where stock accuracy, order flow, and system reliability are critical.
This role is ideal for a developer who enjoys working on the backbone of operational systems ensuring orders flow correctly, stock levels are accurate, and systems remain stable across multiple sales channels. The work is varied, meaningful, and has direct impact on warehouse efficiency.
Accountabilities
Technical Expertise
Advanced SQL Server skills TSQL, stored procedures, functions, indexing, optimisation.
Strong C#/.NET development experience (Framework or .NET Core).
Experience building integrations (REST & SOAP APIs).
Background in warehousing or logistics software (WMS/Warehouse workflows).
Experience integrating with or supporting ecommerce platforms (Shopify, Amazon, Magento, WooCommerce, etc.).
SQL & Data Integration
Maintained and optimised SQL Server databases.
Built ETL or data-sync processes between systems.
Worked with high-volume transactional data (orders, stock movements).
C# Development
Built backend services or internal tools in C#.
Developed integration components (e.g., stock sync, order import/export).
Automated operational tasks via scheduled services or jobs.
Warehousing & ECommerce
Supported warehouse processes: picking, packing, dispatch.
Integrated with courier APIs (DPD, DHL, Royal Mail, etc.)
Synced inventory and order data between platforms and internal systems.
About You
Advanced SQL Server skills TSQL, stored procedures, functions, indexing, optimisation.
Strong C#/.NET development experience (Framework or .NET Core).
Experience building integrations (REST & SOAP APIs).
Background in warehousing or logistics software (WMS/Warehouse workflows).
Experience integrating with or supporting ecommerce platforms (Shopify, Amazon, Magento, WooCommerce, etc.).
Good understanding of logistics, supply chain and Ecommerce retailing.
Experience in integrating with Legacy mainframe applications.
Ability to quickly determine requirements based on Low Level design documents and review of existing code
Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines with high levels of accuracy.
Must be able to work with minimal supervision
Strong troubleshooting skills, especially with data flow issues.
Ability to work with technical and nontechnical teams (warehouse staff, operations managers).
Detailoriented mindset accuracy is crucial in stock and order data.
Comfortable working independently and owning integrations/services endtoend.
Able to commute to Bradford city centre, work additional hours to ensure projects completed on time. This role requires two days in the office each week.
ABOUT US: FGH
For over 100 years, Freemans has been at the forefront of home shopping, delivering quality products and exceptional service. We've accepted the challenge to transform our business into a modern, digital-first retailer.
With a rich heritage and an eye on the future, we are a forward-thinking, tech-driven online retail business, making fabulous fashion and stylish homewares accessible and affordable for everyone.
Based in West Yorkshire and part of the OTTO group one of the world's largest online retail organisations, Freemans Grattan Holdings (FGH) is the home of familiar brands such as Freemans, Grattan, Kaleidoscope, and Curvissa.
What We Offer You
FLEXIBILITY
We offer hybrid working to help you achieve a healthy work life balance. Our full time head office colleagues work a minimum of 2 days per week in the office, allowing the perfect balance between collaborative in-person team work and the flexibility to work from home.
TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
Turning your job into a career is a real passion for us and our development programmes will enable you to grow in role.
We offer clear career pathways that will show you the way, outlining the skills, behaviours and knowledge needed to perform at the next step.
We invest in our colleagues, giving them all the opportunity to progress. Our inspired leadership programme is aimed at equipping our future leaders to coach, develop, manage change and maintain situational awareness.
INCLUSIVITY
As a business, we depend on a fusion of identities, characteristics, backgrounds, and cultures to fully appreciate our people and our customers. Freemans has a long-standing commitment to ensuring fairness and balance.
Our company is an inclusive organisation where everybody can make the most of their talent and abilities. Our pay, reward, and progression approach is based solely on fairness and merit.
Benefits
We firmly believe that we should reward our brilliant people with extensive benefits to help them stay healthy, relax and re-energise, have fun, manage the day-to-day and plan for the future. Here are just some of our great benefits:
Competitive salaries and annual bonus scheme
37 days holiday
Healthcare cash plan
Competitive pension scheme
Life assurance
Paid paternity and maternity leave
Incredible staff discounts
Subsidised Canteen
Ready to apply?
If you're excited about this opportunity and want to join FGH, click apply now to send us your application.