DTS Database Developer

DTS Database Developer

Final date to receive applications: 20 September 2026

Department:
Digital & Technology Services

Employment Type:

Fixed Term
- Full Time

Location:

Sheffield Head Office

Reporting To:
Andy Reay

Compensation: £39,153 - £41,772 / year

• Hours:
  
  37 hours per week
• Contract:
  
  Fixed Term - 6 Months
• Salary:
  Grade 8 – £39,153 to £41,772
• Location:
  
  Sheffield (hybrid working)

Are you passionate about transforming data into insight, building robust database solutions, and driving digital innovation? Join SYMCA's Digital & Technology Services team and play a pivotal role in shaping the data infrastructure that supports transport services and strategic decision-making across South Yorkshire. Working within a forward-thinking organisation, you'll help deliver the digital capabilities that enable smarter services, stronger communities, and better outcomes for residents.

At SYMCA, you'll be part of an organisation that values Collaboration, Integrity, Ambition, and Accountability. You'll have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that help shape the future of transport and public services across South Yorkshire while developing your skills in a supportive and innovative environment.

As a DTS Database Developer, you'll be responsible for developing, enhancing, and maintaining the database platforms that underpin critical business and transport systems across SYMCA. Working closely with colleagues, stakeholders, and external partners, you'll ensure data is accessible, reliable, secure, and ready to support evidence-based decisions. This is an exciting opportunity to help drive digital transformation by improving data quality, enabling self-service reporting, and delivering innovative solutions that support major organisational initiatives.

Key Highlights:

• Design, develop, and optimise enterprise database solutions and integrations.
• Build robust ETL/ELT processes that deliver trusted and consistent data.
• Support data-driven decision-making through reporting and management information.
• Ensure database security, resilience, compliance, and performance. Contribute to SYMCA's ambitious Digital Strategy and transformation programme.

You're a skilled database professional who combines strong technical expertise with excellent problem-solving and communication skills. You enjoy working collaboratively, translating complex technical concepts into practical business solutions, and helping others make better use of data. With experience managing database environments and delivering reliable data solutions, you're motivated by continuous improvement and committed to maintaining the highest standards of data integrity, security, and compliance.

What You'll Bring:

• Strong experience in SQL database development, optimisation, and administration.
• Strong experience of managing databases in a clustered environment.
• Experience of supporting SQL in an Azure environment.
• Expertise in writing complex SQL statements and SSIS packages for data integration.
• Expertise in developing data pipelines, integrations, and managing complex datasets.
• A proactive approach to troubleshooting, performance tuning, and problem solving.
• Knowledge of data protection principles and secure data management practices.
• The ability to build positive relationships and support colleagues through training and guidance.

All colleagues have access to a Local Government Pension Scheme and the chance to be part of an organisation where you can really make a difference. Located in Sheffield City Centre, we are well-placed for transport links and encourage employees to take advantage of the active travel facilities. Work/life balance is extremely important to us here at SYMCA with our recognised family/friendly policies, genuine work flexibility, recognition, and shared success.

• Holiday Entitlement – From 28 to 36 days annual leave entitlement (depending on length of service) plus bank holidays. Pro-rata for part time colleagues.
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme – The ability to purchase up to a further 15 days per year in addition to your normal annual leave
• Hybrid working – Our offices are a space where we come together and collaborate.…