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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.