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Remote SQL Developer (Contract)

We are looking for an experienced SQL Developer to support our DevOps team during a major migration of our payment processing platform to Azure SQL Managed Instance. This role focuses heavily on SQL performance, stored procedures, and database migration tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimise SQL Server databases (10–20GB; operational, reporting, security).

• Update, test, and troubleshoot stored procedures and SQL logic.

• Support the migration to Azure SQL Managed Instance, including restores, logins, connection updates, and validation.

• Assist with performance tuning, indexing, and query optimisation.

• Participate in testing workflows, including critical transaction validation.

• Work with DevOps to ensure secure, reliable, and monitored SQL operations.

Requirements

• 5+ years SQL Server development experience.

• Strong T-SQL, performance tuning, indexing, and query optimisation skills.

• Hands-on experience with Azure SQL (Managed Instance preferred).

• Experience with high-uptime, transactional systems.

• Strong debugging, testing, and documentation skills.

Nice to Have

• Exposure to .NET applications.

• Experience with automation tools (Pulumi/Terraform).

• Understanding of Azure networking (Private Endpoints, VPN).

What We Offer

• Fully remote role.