SQL / Solutions Developer

Work Remote 3 days a Week. 
Position available in Rosebank or Stellenbosch! 

Amazing chance to join a Software Development company that develops software for the insurance industry. They are a medium size company that look after their staff and give recognition. They have been around for over 25 years and have an international footprint in London. They have a branch in Stellenbosch and the West Rand. They are extremely people orientated and offer a fun dynamic working environment. 

We are looking for SQL candidates to join the team. The ideal candidate will be eager to learn and share their knowledge and will be capable of working alone with limited supervision, or within a self-managing team. The role will entail client interaction so candidates should have strong communication and customer engagement skills. 

Are you passionate about SQL? Would you like to play with SQL 90% of day where you will be a jack of all trades? Are you currently a SQL Developer or SQL DBA or BI or Technical SQL Support or Data Analyst where you work with SQL daily? Are you able to do SQL scripts, stored procedures and joins? Are you keen to get a little exposure to VB and C# scripting? 

PRIMARY FUNCTION OF JOB:

• Support the current platform in terms of features and enhancements from clients

Examples would include:

• Creating reports
• Changes to existing products and creating new products
• Support the day-to-day functioning and operability of the current platform

Examples would include:

• Investigations into incidents or bugs (e.g. reports that are functioning incorrectly)
• Designing and implementing solutions for client requirements
• Delivering on requirements on-time and to specification with high level of quality.
• Defining user test plan for solutions which are implemented
• Create documentation

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Minimum of Grade 12 and an IT Qualification / Diploma will be an advantage
• Microsoft Certification will be an advantage

Working knowledge of the following technology and tools:

• MS SQL server 2012+
• MS SQL, T-SQL, or similarly structured query languages (e.g. Azure SQL, PostgreSQL)
• Visual Basic (VBScript)
• MS Excel (Intermediate)

The following technology and tools will be an advantage:

• Basic C#
• CSS
• SSRS
• PowerShell 
• Azure DevOps
• Flowgear

Insurance, InsurTech, financial services and/or FinTech knowledge and experience will be highly advantageous

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a team and independently
• Solutions orientated with strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to learn new concepts and apply them
• Critical thinking and reasoning skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Time management

INTERNAL TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• Introductory training
• Jira / Time logging System usage
• Shadow of Team Leader for a month
• VB Scripting training / C# scripting / AS reports/ Schedules New and old mechanism
   

• Medical aid
• Pension 
• Group Life 
• Group Trauma 
• Income protector 
• 20 Annual Leave days 
• Performance bonus 
• Pay for studies with work back agreement 
• Hybrid working model (3 days a week from home and 2 days a week at the office - NOT NEG) 

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Please send your CV to [email protected] or apply on the advert.