SQL Developer

SQL Developer

Posted 5 days ago by Atrium Workforce Solutions UK Limited

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£430 Per day
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Hybrid
Cheshire, UK
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Summary: The SQL Server Developer/Engineer role involves supporting a major technology and cyber delivery programme within a leading UK financial services organisation. The position requires a strong Back End-focused engineer with expertise in SQL development, automation, and DevOps. Candidates must have recent experience in financial services and be prepared to work on-site two days a week in Cheshire. The role offers an initial contract of 6-12 months with a competitive daily rate.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the delivery and engineering of enterprise SQL and Back End solutions within a large-scale banking environment.
  • Develop and maintain solutions using C#, PowerShell, WebAPI, and SQL technologies.
  • Deliver automation, Scripting, and integration capabilities across infrastructure and engineering platforms.
  • Work closely with engineering, infrastructure, and DevOps teams to enhance platform stability and delivery capability.
  • Support API and JSON-based integrations across internal services and applications.
  • Adhere to the clients standards for change control, governance, database security, and engineering best practices.
  • Contribute to CI/CD and DevOps processes using tools such as Git and Jenkins.
  • Produce and maintain technical documentation across all aspects of the solution life cycle.
  • Collaborate within Agile delivery teams to support continuous improvement and rapid delivery.
  • Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Key Skills:

  • Strong commercial experience as a SQL Developer, SQL Engineer, Backend Developer, or similar engineering role.
  • Expert-level knowledge of C#, PowerShell Scripting, MSSQL/SQL Server, JSON/API interfaces, WebAPI development, and solution development and design.
  • Strong experience with Back End development and relational database technologies.
  • Experience working within DevOps and Agile delivery environments.
  • Strong understanding of SDLC/SDLB processes and engineering best practices.
  • Experience using Git, Jenkins, Confluence, and related tooling.
  • Strong understanding of coding practices, automation, and data structures/algorithms.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Salary (Rate): £430 per day

City: Cheshire

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

SQL Server Developer/Engineer

Atrium EMEA are supporting a world-leading IT services client in their search for an experienced SQL Server Developer/Engineer to join a major technology and cyber delivery programme within a leading UK financial services organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity for a strong Back End-focused engineer with experience across SQL development, automation, DevOps, and enterprise engineering environments.

To be considered, you must have recent financial services experience.

Location: Cheshire (2 days per week onsite is mandatory)
Rate: £400-£430 per day (Inside IR35)
Contract: Initial 6-12 month contract
Start Date: ASAP

Key Responsibilities
* Support the delivery and engineering of enterprise SQL and Back End solutions within a large-scale banking environment.
* Develop and maintain solutions using C#, PowerShell, WebAPI, and SQL technologies.
* Deliver automation, Scripting, and integration capabilities across infrastructure and engineering platforms.
* Work closely with engineering, infrastructure, and DevOps teams to enhance platform stability and delivery capability.
* Support API and JSON-based integrations across internal services and applications.
* Adhere to the clients standards for change control, governance, database security, and engineering best practices.
* Contribute to CI/CD and DevOps processes using tools such as Git and Jenkins.
* Produce and maintain technical documentation across all aspects of the solution life cycle.
* Collaborate within Agile delivery teams to support continuous improvement and rapid delivery.
* Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Required Experience
* Strong commercial experience as a SQL Developer, SQL Engineer, Backend Developer, or similar engineering role.
* Expert-level knowledge of:
o C#
o PowerShell Scripting
o MSSQL/SQL Server
o JSON/API interfaces
o WebAPI development
o Solution development and design
* Strong experience with Back End development and relational database technologies.
* Experience working within DevOps and Agile delivery environments.
* Strong understanding of SDLC/SDLB processes and engineering best practices.
* Experience using Git, Jenkins, Confluence, and related tooling.
* Strong understanding of coding practices, automation, and data structures/algorithms.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Desirable Experience
* Experience with:
o MongoDB
o Kafka integrations
o Ansible (AAP 2.4/2.5)
o AI-assisted development tooling such as GitLab Duo or Claude Code
* Previous experience within financial services, banking, or highly regulated environments.
* Exposure to infrastructure engineering or cyber/security-focused programmes.
* Experience supporting enterprise-scale transformation or engineering initiatives.

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