Ansible - SQL Developer
Posted 3 days ago by Square One Resources
£450 Per day
Undetermined
Undetermined
Knutsford, Cheshire, UK
Summary: The Ansible - SQL Developer role is focused on designing and developing secure, scalable solutions within the GTIS SQL Engineering team, contributing to Cyber Excellence initiatives. The position requires a blend of software engineering and database expertise, along with automation skills and a commitment to modern DevOps practices. The successful candidate will engage in the full solution life cycle while collaborating with various teams to ensure adherence to standards and best practices. This is a contract position for six months, starting at the end of June.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and enhance enterprise-grade solutions supporting Cyber Excellence and related strategic initiatives.
- Deliver robust SQL Server engineering and development capabilities across the solution life cycle.
- Ensure adherence to Barclays standards for change management, database security, governance, and architectural patterns.
- Collaborate with engineering, infrastructure, and security teams to design and implement integrated solutions.
- Develop and maintain automation scripts, APIs, and supporting services.
- Produce and maintain high-quality technical documentation and operational processes.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, driving efficiency, reliability, and security across platforms.
- Act as a proactive team member, influencing and supporting colleagues across Infrastructure Services.
- Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Key Skills:
- C#
- PowerShell Scripting
- JSON and API Integration
- WebAPI Development
- Solution Design and Development
- Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL)
- Relational Database Design and Development
- DevOps Engineering Practices
- Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
- Git, Jenkins, Confluence and associated tooling
- Agile Development Methodologies
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Kafka Integration
- Ansible Automation Platform (AAP 2.4/2.5)
- AI-assisted Development tools (GitLab Duo, Claude Code or similar)
- MongoDB (desirable)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience working within highly regulated enterprise environments.
- Ability to balance technical excellence with delivery objectives.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
- A collaborative mindset with a passion for continuous learning and innovation.
- Experience contributing to secure, scalable, and automated technology solutions.
Salary (Rate): £450 daily
City: Knutsford
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Job Title: Ansible - SQL Developer
Location: Knutsford
Rate: £400-450 a day
Start Date: End of June
Job Type: Contract 6 months
We are seeking an experienced SQL Server Developer/Engineer to join our GTIS SQL Engineering team, supporting the delivery of Cyber Excellence initiatives and other strategic technology programmes across the organisation.
This role will play a key part in designing, developing, and engineering secure, scalable, and resilient solutions that integrate with wider enterprise services. The successful candidate will combine strong software engineering capabilities with database expertise, automation skills, and a passion for modern DevOps practices.
Key Responsibilities- Design, develop, and enhance enterprise-grade solutions supporting Cyber Excellence and related strategic initiatives.
- Deliver robust SQL Server engineering and development capabilities across the solution life cycle.
- Ensure adherence to Barclays standards for change management, database security, governance, and architectural patterns.
- Collaborate with engineering, infrastructure, and security teams to design and implement integrated solutions.
- Develop and maintain automation scripts, APIs, and supporting services.
- Produce and maintain high-quality technical documentation and operational processes.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, driving efficiency, reliability, and security across platforms.
- Act as a proactive team member, influencing and supporting colleagues across Infrastructure Services.
- Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Essential Skills & Experience
Expert Knowledge
- C#
- PowerShell Scripting
- JSON and API Integration
- WebAPI Development
- Solution Design and Development
Strong Practical Experience
- Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL)
- Relational Database Design and Development
- DevOps Engineering Practices
- Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
- Git, Jenkins, Confluence and associated tooling
- Agile Development Methodologies
- Data Structures and Algorithms
Additional Technical Skills
- Kafka Integration
- Ansible Automation Platform (AAP 2.4/2.5)
- AI-assisted Development tools (GitLab Duo, Claude Code or similar)
- MongoDB (desirable)
What We're Looking For
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience working within highly regulated enterprise environments.
- Ability to balance technical excellence with delivery objectives.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
- A collaborative mindset with a passion for continuous learning and innovation.
- Experience contributing to secure, scalable, and automated technology solutions.
Disclaimer
Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.
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