SQL Server Database Developer

Barclays Bank Plc

SQL Server Database Developer

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Barclays Bank Plc, Over Peover, Cheshire East

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 2 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: a6043eb5f3f94fdfabfbe70525bbaaf4

Full Job Description

At Barclays, we offer a hybrid working experience that blends the positives of working alongside colleagues at our onsite locations, together with working from home. We have a structured approach where colleagues work at an onsite location on fixed, 'anchor', days of the week, for a minimum of two days a week or more, as set by the business area (or nearest equivalent if working part-time hours). Please discuss the working pattern requirements for the role you are applying for with the hiring manager. Please note that as we continue to embed our hybrid working environment, we remain in a test and learn phase, which means that working arrangements may be subject to change on reasonable notice to ensure we meet the needs of our business.
What will you be doing?

  • You will define and drive the product strategy for the SQL Server

  • Adhering to Barclays standards for change control, database security and database patterns, as well as to bank's governance and control procedures

  • Leading and defiing database delivery requirements for Service Improvement Unit initiatives

  • Acting as technical point of contact internally and externally for technical queries across the Bank regarding SQL Server

  • Being an effective, proactive team member, influencing the behaviour of colleagues internally and across Infrastructure Services

  • Delivering the process and documentation around all aspects of the SQL Server environment

    As a Barclays SQL Server Database Developer, you will be responsible for providing engineering services, covering all aspects of the MS SQL Server Product, designing, developing and delivering engineering solutions for the bank. This is an exciting role, where you can be using a combination of technologies and products to assist in delivering a more resilient, robust, automated SQL platform for the banks current and future. In this role, you will act as a Subject Matter Expert, supporting stakeholders and working with existing product owners., Expert knowledge of T-SQL development and SQL server (versions 2014, 2016, 2017,2019, 2022)

  • Expert development knowledge (C# PowerShell scripting; JSON/API interfaces)

  • Solid SDLC experience in DevOps and Agile Development principles


  • Skills that will help you in the role:
  • Experience of working in a highly regulated environment with associated processes and tools

  • Good knowledge of standard development and build tool, such as GIT, Jenkins and Confluence

  • Ansible and Python development experience

  • Experience in Design and Architecture for automation and cloud/on-prem deployment

    Barclays is one of the world's largest and most respected financial institutions, established in 1690, with a legacy of success, quality and innovation. We offer careers that provide endless opportunity - helping millions of individuals and businesses thrive, and creating financial and digital solutions that the world now takes for granted