Are you a strong Microsoft SQL Server developer who is looking for an alternative to the usual FTE grind?
Duties
* Microsoft SQL Server Development
* Requirements gathering and scoping/planning of work
* Ability to estimate and then meet deadlines
Skills & Experience
The candidate we are looking for will have knowledge in the following technologies:
* Essential - Experience using SSMS
* Essential - Complex stored procedures with aggregations
* High - Specification writing, testing and documentation
* High - Research Ad-hoc queries
* High - familiar with GIT
* High - familiar with Powershell
* High - Experience using AI-assisted development tools
* High - Attention to detail
* Med - experience with data warehouses
* Med - familiar with SSIS
* Nice - experience with c#
* Nice - experience with Power BI
* Nice - familiar with Azure DevOps
Qualities
* You are a strong developer who knows the technology stacks, knows the dev tools and IDE intimately
* Enquiring mind with the ability to research, question and think outside the box
* Displays a commitment to quality and a thorough approach to the work.
* Has a proactive approach to problem solving and troubleshooting
* Appreciation for business objectives of a product/project
* Does not hesitate in seeking help in solving tough or complex problems.
* A collaborative nature with strong communication skills and a customer service focus.
* Commitment to ensure assigned work is delivered within agreed timeframes and quality parameters
* Experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g. Claude, GitHub Copilot) to accelerate problem-solving, code generation, and troubleshooting — or a willingness to learn.
* Ability to work autonomously
We offer an attractive remuneration package based on your experience. There is a flexible work environment with varied hours options suitable for candidates wanting a work from home opportunity.
Ideal candidate will be available 5 days week 25-35 hours week.
If you want a change from the grind and commitment of a fulltime role and have flexibility in your life this is a role to consider.
Cover Letter
Please provide a cover letter that covers the points listed here with your application via the Seek platform
* Regarding your current role
o Provide in detail the type of work you do
o What work in this role do you enjoy the most
o What would you rather not be doing
* Where do you see yourself in terms of an IT career
* In the perfect world what type of work would you like to be doing (HordernIT has a range of services where there may be opportunities)
* Please outline your experience using AI-assisted development tools and any relevant considerations
* Regarding working hours please let us know what your optimal working week would look like (which days, hours etc).
* Please rate your level (1-10)
o Knowledge of SSMS
o Transact SQL
o Complex stored procedures
o SSIS
o Business Analysis and Data Mapping
o Estimating and Timelines
o Documentation writing
o Database Testing
o Powershell
o C#
* Remuneration expectations - Please outline your remuneration expectations