Band 6 NHS SQL Developer - Salt Search : Job Details

Senior SQL Developer

Rate: £175 per day (Outside IR35)

Contract: 6 months (with extension likely)

Location: Fully Remote

We're looking for a Senior SQL Developer to join a multi-disciplinary development team delivering large-scale digital healthcare systems. You'll be focused on building and optimising secure, high-performing data structures supporting clinical applications.

• Design, develop, and optimise complex T-SQL stored procedures and functions
• Create and manage SSIS packages (2008+)
• Work with structured Scrum teams to deliver SQL components as part of wider clinical systems
• Participate in performance tuning and database refactoring
• Collaborate with business analysts and developers to meet evolving system requirements

• Advanced T-SQL and SQL Server Management Studio (2008-2019) (SSMS)
• Strong understanding of database design, ER-diagrams, and normalisation techniques
• Hands-on with SSIS package creation and maintenance

• Familiarity with Azure DevOps, Web APIs, and Agile methodologies (Scrum)
• Knowledge of healthcare data standards (FHIR, HL7 v2.x)
• Experience with Redgate tools, TSQLT unit testing, and Power BI
• Exposure to high-availability techniques (e.g. mirroring, clustering, Always On)

This is a great opportunity to join a national-level transformation project supporting digital health solutions. Immediate start preferred - apply now!

*Rates depend on experience and client requirements