SQL Database Developer

  • White Recruitment Construction
  • Dartford, Kent
  • 05/05/2026
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications

Job Description

SQL Server Database Developer - Dartford - Hybrid

Our 10 year partner and key client are hiring a SQL Server Database Developer to join a growing IT Development team within a well-established, fast-scaling global logistics and e-commerce business named in the Sunday Times Top Track 250 companies.

This is a new role where you'll design, build, and optimise database solutions that power business-critical systems.

Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain high-quality T-SQL (procedures, views, functions, indexes)
  • Diagnose and fix performance issues using execution plans and query tuning
  • Optimise transactional systems, reporting, and integrations
  • Support structured database changes across Dev, Test, and Production
  • Work with release/CI processes to deliver safe, reliable deployments
  • Troubleshoot complex data and performance issues
  • Help improve database standards and practices
Essential
  • 5+ years' SQL Server development experience
  • Strong T-SQL and performance tuning skills
  • Solid database design knowledge
  • Experience managing changes across environments
  • Strong problem-solving ability
Desirable
  • Experience with application teams
  • Exposure to high-availability environments
  • Familiarity with deployment/version control tools
Benefits
  • Up to 27 days holiday + Bank Holidays
  • Profit-related pay
  • Pension & life cover
  • Private healthcare
  • Discount platform
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Training & development
  • Free parking
  • Hybrid working
  • £35K - £40K salary