SQL Developer

Exeter
7 months ago
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SQL Developer - Inside IR35 – (Occasional travel to Exeter)

An SQL Developer is required to work for a leading Client to assist with their migration. The successful candidate will join the team for an 8-week project in the management of data and laying the groundwork for the movement to a Data warehouse.

The successful SQL Developer will have excellent communication skills, being able to convey complex development techniques effectively to senior managers and developers alike through conversation, visual presentation, and technical documentation.

The role will be predominantly remote, but the customer has requested an onsite visit to onboard, collect equipment and kick off the contract, moving to fortnightly face to face touch points throughout. The final visit will be required to handover at the conclusion of the project.

SQL Developer Essential skillset is:

SQL
Power BI
ETL
PostgreSQL
SQL 2019
SSRS
Data warehousing
This role is an immediate requirement, with interview slots as soon as possible.

SQL Developer Role details:

Job role: SQL Developer
Job type: Contract
IR35 status: Inside IR35
Location: Occasional travel to Exeter
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