SQL Developer

Kirklees - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 5 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Could you be our next SQL Developer

Do you have the drive and determination to take a lead role in database management

Our SQL environment is a critical component in the operational performance and analytical excellence of both UK Greetings and John Sands (Australia)

Were looking for a data specialist to join our team and take an important role in the ownership and evolution of this well-established platform. This role is ideal for someone with a good grounding in SQL with operational experience who wishes to expand their skills into full database management.

Initially the focus will be on familiarisation day-to-day management user support and system development of our SQL Server environment with the opportunity over time to make a significant contribution to architecture performance tuning and strategic improvements.

Key activities and responsibilities include:

Working as part of a supportive global team under the guidance of experienced leaders familiar with business process and UKGs SQL systems
Investigating & resolving business critical data and data processing related issues
Designing developing and implementing new solutions that help drive business initiatives delivering enhancements to existing solutions.
Supporting data consumers and insight shapers across our businesses in the UK and Australia
Building your knowledge of SQL and our environment in order to grow your influence

Skills and experience:

You have a good working knowledge of SQL Server and T-SQL
You have a sound understanding of database principles and experience in supporting production data environments
You have a methodical logical & detail-oriented approach to problem-solving and enjoy understanding how things work.
You are tenacious and take ownership of delivering a solution end to end
You can work well both independently and as part of a team
You have good attention to detail and take pride in getting things right first time
You are organised reliable and committed to your own development
You are ready for the challenge of managing business critical data and systems

Whats in it for you

A friendly experienced team who will help you develop your skills in programming and in managing a live business critical SQL environment
The opportunity to grow from managing data into a database specialist experienced in T-SQL SQL Server configuration performance optimisation security and data governance
Hybrid working to support a good work-life balance.
The opportunity to become a key stakeholder in the long term future of UK Greetings and John Sands

Ready to take that next step in your career in data
Apply today and start building your future with UK Greetings!

Notes/Brief for Recruitment Team:

Who we are

We help make the world a more thoughtful and caring place every single day with our greeting cards gift dressings and party supplies products created for lifes big events special occasions and those saw-this-and-thought-of-you moments in life.

Along with our sister company John Sands who are based in Australia and New Zealand were part of the American Greetings Corporation one of the largest privately owned greeting card publishers in the world.

As the largest direct to retail publisher of greeting cards and social expression products in the UK we are the celebrations destination. Youll find our amazing products in major supermarkets high street retailers and independent stores across the UK and internationally as well as digital online marketplaces.

Here at UK Greetings we take pride in being an inclusive and diverse employer - we are dedicated and committed to building a culture where difference is valued and everyone is able to fulfil their potential at work regardless of their background.

Among the great benefits of working at UK Greetings are:

Hybrid Working working from home and our Dewsbury offices with flexibility around start and finish times
Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
Employee Referral Scheme
Free onsite parking at Head Office sites
Employee discount shop
Auto-enrolled Pension Scheme
Development opportunities; offering qualifications from Level 3 to 6
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Employee wellbeing support including Mental Health First Aiders
Employee Recognition scheme

So if you have a passion for greeting cards and celebrations products and would love to be part of a talented team youre in the right place!

Required Experience:

Could you be our next SQL Developer Do you have the drive and determination to take a lead role in database management Our SQL environment is a critical component in the operational performance and analytical excellence of both UK Greetings and John Sands (Australia)Were looking for a data specialis...