SQL Developer

Job description

SQL Server Developer – £600–£700/day (Inside IR35) – 12-month contract

Our client, a leading Investment Management firm, is looking for a hands-on SQL Server Developer to join a highly technical in-house data team.

This role is SQL-first and suited to someone who enjoys working day-to-day with complex SQL Server environments - designing, tuning and troubleshooting data solutions in a financial services context.

Key responsibilities

• Developing and optimising complex SQL Server solutions (T-SQL, stored procedures, indexing, performance tuning)
• Working with large, business-critical datasets
• Supporting and enhancing ETL and batch processes
• Investigating and resolving performance and data issues in production
• Collaborating closely with analysts and stakeholders to translate requirements into robust SQL solutions

Essential experience

• Strong, hands-on SQL Server development experience
• Proven performance tuning and query optimisation skills
• Experience working with ETL processes (e.g. SSIS or similar)
• Financial services or investment management background

This role is technical and delivery-focused, with minimal management overhead, and is ideal for a developer who enjoys owning SQL-based solutions end-to-end.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

30-01-2026

Profession type

Accountancy

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English