SQL Server Database Developer

Are you ready to shape the future of a critical business system? Davies Turner has an exciting SQL Server Database Developer opportunity!

Location: Dartford, Kent, DA2 6QJ

Salary: Competitive

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: Monday - Friday, hrs (37.5hrs per week)

Hybrid working: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday in the office. Tuesday and Friday working from home

About Us:

Davies Turner PLC is a British based multimodal freight forwarder specialising in logistics e-commerce and warehousing. As one of the largest independent freight forwarding companies in the UK we manage freight from around the world, by road and rail, through the air and across the oceans. The business remains family owned and was founded in 1870 with 19 Branches across the UK. Our turnover is in excess of £225 million and rapidly growing with nearly 1,000 colleagues.

SQL Server Database Developer - The Role:

You will play a pivotal role in designing, developing and implementing SQL Server database solutions that underpin our business-critical applications. Working closely with developers and stakeholders across the organisation, you will help shape how data is captured, managed and utilised.

This role offers the unique opportunity to lead the development of a strategic system from the ground up, influencing its architecture, functionality and long-term direction. You will work directly with on-premise SQL Server Always On environments using T-SQL and SQL Server Management Studio, with no reliance on SSIS, ETL or data pipeline tooling.

SQL Server Database Developer - Key Responsibilities:

- Develop, maintain and optimise Microsoft SQL Server databases, stored procedures, views, functions and other database objects

- Design and maintain relational database structures that support business applications and integrations

- Investigate and resolve database, application and data-related issues in production environments

- Optimise database performance, reliability and scalability using appropriate tuning techniques

- Work closely with developers and stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver practical technical solutions

- Support database changes through develop...