SQL Developer

Pretoria, South Africa | Posted on 04/08/2026

Ready to make a real impact in South Africa's financiallandscape? Our client, a leading and forward-thinking player in the Financial Services sector, is searching for a skilled and passionate SQL Developer tojoin their high-performing technology team. This is your chance to work onmission-critical database systems that power secure, innovative financial solutions used by thousands every day.

Step into a role where your expertise in SQL Server, queryoptimisation, and database design directly contributes to the stability,security, and performance of cutting-edge financial platforms. Enjoy truehybrid flexibility, collaborative team culture, mentorship opportunities, andthe chance to grow your career in a dynamic fintech environment.

Whether you prefer the energy of Pretoria or the scenicbeauty of Somerset West, this permanent role offers the perfect balance ofchallenge, flexibility, and reward.

• Develop and maintain SQL queries, storedprocedures, triggers and database objects.
• Contribute to database design and relationalarchitecture for new and existing systems. Develop new / modify existing SQLobjects based on business requirements. Troubleshoot SQL objects and resolvedatabase-related issues. Support application performance troubleshooting usingSQL profiling and query optimisation. Service business requests, including data extraction and process changes. Collaborate with Business Analysts to understand requirements and data sources.
• Participate in all phases of the SDLC, including development, testing and deployment. Investigate and resolve production issuesand support database environments. Develop and test ETL processes.
• Monitor and maintain database performance,security, and integrity.
• Contribute to team standards and, where applicable, mentor junior developers.

Requirements:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology or Computer/Engineering/Mathematical Sciences and/or Matric with atleast 5-10 years relevant experience as a SQL developer as part of a team in a software development environment.
• Relevant Microsoft Certification (SQLdeveloper/Azure) will be beneficial.
• 5-10years relevant experience as a SQL developer as part of a team in a software development environment, including the role of leading Developer within a team.
• Ability to work in a team environment:
  Followmentorship/provide team leader mentorship, collaborate on a common (UML) design model.
• A good understanding of the SDLC process, tools and techniques specifically as appliedto software development methodology.
• Experience working with security-sensitive data(beneficial).

• Knowledge of security vulnerabilities and working impact on solutions.
• Experience of the following in Microsoft SQLServer:
  • Understanding of SQL Server Administration
  • SQL OLTPdevelopment
  • SQL Query analysis
  • XML andJSON structures (beneficial)
  • Good XML manipulation skills in XQuery(beneficial)
• Abilityto deliver production quality software by e.g. paying attention to detail,doing extensive unit testing and supporting quality testing phases.
• Knowledge and experience of the following toolsets:
  • SQLprofiler
• Some knowledge of cloud services like Azure, AWS (Beneficial)
• Solid understanding of data integrity and security best practices.
• Hands‑on experience in Exception Handling and Troubleshooting
• Troubleshooting slow-running queries, Profiling Performance Issues
• Abilityto stay within the scope, timelines and constraints of the project and, if notpossible, to raise/negotiate alternatives.

If you're a SQL expert who thrives on precision, security,optimisation, and meaningful impact — we want to hear from you.