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.