SQL Server Developer

SQL Server DeveloperNear Uxbridge | up to £60,000 + BenefitsHybrid working: 4 days in the office, 1 day from homeJoin a business where your work really matters.
Are you an experienced SQL Server Developer who enjoys taking ownership, solving technical challenges and improving business-critical systems?
We're recruiting on behalf of a successful, well-established specialist recruitment business looking to strengthen its small, collaborative IT team with an experienced developer who enjoys working across the full software lifecycle. With clients across Aerospace, Automotive and Rail and with operations across the UK, this isan interesting and varied role where every day is different.
In this role, approximately 80% of your time will be focused on development, databases and business systems, with the remaining time supporting users, troubleshooting technical issues and helping ensure critical systems continue to run smoothly.
You'll work closely with stakeholders across the business, giving you the opportunity to influence how systems evolve and see the direct impact of the solutions you develop.What you'll be doing

• Developing, maintaining and optimising Microsoft SQL Server databases, stored procedures, views and reporting solutions.
• Enhancing and supporting Microsoft Access applications and VBA functionality.
• Investigating and resolving database, application and data-related issues.
• Designing and implementing improvements to database performance, reliability and efficiency.
• Working directly with users to understand business requirements and deliver practical technical solutions.
• Supporting business-critical applications and resolving technical issues when required.
• Contributing to system upgrades, integrations and ongoing technology improvement projects.
• Producing clear technical documentation and sharing knowledge within the team.

Technology you'll be working with

• Microsoft SQL Server
• T-SQL
• Microsoft Access
• VBA
• C#
• Microsoft business applications

We're looking for someone with

• Strong commercial experience developing Microsoft SQL Server databases.
• Experience writing and optimising complex SQL queries, stored procedures and views.
• Experience of Microsoft Access and VBA development.
• Experience of C# development.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience supporting business applications in a commercial environment.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with both technical and non-technical colleagues.
• A proactive approach and the ability to manage a varied workload with minimal supervision.

It would be an advantage if you also have

• Experience with document management or electronic signature platforms such as Adobe eSign.
• Knowledge of system integration or process automation.
• Experience working within a small IT team where flexibility and collaboration are important.

About you
You'll enjoy solving problems, improving systems and taking ownership of your work. You're equally comfortable developing new functionality, optimising existing databases and working with colleagues across the business to understand their requirements.
You'll enjoy variety, be naturally curious and take pride in delivering solutions that genuinely improve the way people work.
What's on offer?

• up to £60,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid working (4 days office / 1 day home)
• 21 days holiday, increasing annually to 26 days with service
• Free on-site parking
• Ongoing professional development
• Friendly, supportive and collaborative team
• The opportunity to make a genuine impact within a successful, growing business

If you're looking for a role where you'll have real ownership, broad technical exposure and the opportunity to shape business systems rather than simply maintain them, we'd love to tell you more.