Senior SQL Developer

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

ITE007687/Kar

Date posted:

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Annually

SUMMARY:

Are you a senior SQL Developer with strong T‑SQL expertise and a passion for solving complex data challenges? This is an exciting opportunity to work on enterprise‑level systems, delivering impactful solutions while engaging directly with stakeholders in a dynamic, client‑focused environment.

POSITION INFO:

Company and Job Description:

This opportunity offers exposure to a specialised financial systems environment, where you will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing core products used in a complex, data‑driven domain.

You will collaborate with skilled consultants, business analysts, and client stakeholders to design, improve, and support database‑driven solutions. The role combines development, optimisation, and support, making it ideal for someone who enjoys both technical problem‑solving and business engagement.

If you are looking for a role that offers technical depth, client interaction, and the ability to directly influence system performance and functionality, this is the ideal next step in your career.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, enhance, and maintain database solutions using Microsoft T‑SQL, including stored procedures, views, and functions
• Analyse business requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions
• Troubleshoot system issues, resolve support queries, and optimise database performance
• Perform query optimisation and analyse execution plans to improve efficiency
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver new features and system enhancements
• Conduct testing of procedures and ensure system stability and quality delivery
• Support data conversion, cleansing, and reporting requirements

Job Experience and Skills Required:

• Education: BSc (IT), BCom (IT), Actuarial Science, or a related degree
• Experience:

+ Senior‑level experience in SQL development within a Microsoft SQL Server environment

+ Proven experience working with complex database systems and business applications

+ Experience in financial systems or accounting environments is advantageous

• Technical Skills:

+ Strong T‑SQL expertise (stored procedures, functions, views, joins, CTEs, temp tables)

+ Solid understanding of database design, indexing, and performance tuning

+ Ability to interpret execution plans and use performance analysis tools

+ Basic database administration knowledge

+ SSIS knowledge is advantageous

• Additional Requirements:

+ Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

+ Ability to engage with stakeholders and translate business needs into technical solutions

+ Willingness to travel when required

+ Ability to work independently in a remote or hybrid setup

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