Intermediate SQL Developer

Recruiter:

Salix Recruitment

Job Ref:

JHB003283/NS

Date posted:

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

504000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Our client, a well-established organisation in the financial services sector, is looking for an Intermediate SQL Developer to join their database team.

POSITION INFO:
In this role, you will take ownership of database development and optimisation work that keeps critical systems running smoothly, while collaborating closely with developers, QAs, and business analysts to deliver solid technical solutions.

Duties:

Develop, implement, and maintain database schemas, tables, views, stored procedures, functions, and triggers in Microsoft SQL Server (2016–2022)
Build and maintain reliable ETL processes using SSIS for data integration and data warehousing
Identify and resolve performance issues through query optimisation, indexing strategies, and execution plan analysis
Implement data integrity constraints and uphold data security and compliance practices, including POPIA requirements
Provide ongoing support for database-related issues, performing root-cause analysis and resolving incidents in good time

Job Experience & Skills Required:

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
Relevant Microsoft certifications are advantageous (e.g. Azure Database Administrator Associate or legacy SQL Server certifications)
Exposure to SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) or Power BI is a plus

Experience:

3 to 5 years of hands-on experience as a SQL Developer, with a strong focus on Microsoft SQL Server
Strong proficiency in T-SQL, including writing efficient queries, stored procedures, functions, and triggers
Practical experience with SSIS for ETL development and version control tools such as Git or Azure DevOps
Familiarity with Agile development methodologies

Skills & Competencies:

Solid understanding of relational database design, normalisation, and basic data modelling
Good grasp of query optimisation techniques, execution plan analysis, and indexing strategies
Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
Excellent collaborative communication skills, comfortable working across cross-functional teams

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

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