SQL Developer (8 month contract) at Allan Gray Proprietary Limited

Job Description

The Domains within Institutional IT are responsible for the design, implementation and support of the technology solutions that enable the Institutional business area and central Allan Gray business functions (Fund Operations, Performance, Trading, Investment Management and Client Servicing) to achieve their business objectives. The team strives to provide long-term solutions in a timely manner while ensuring stability, consistency and scalability.

We are looking for a SQL developer to work in a project to reform data extraction and reporting solution. Our ideal candidate is detail-oriented with an inclination to numbers.

Responsibilities

• Develop reporting solutions; write SQL stored procedures to manipulate the data supplied by the source system and prepare it for reporting.
• Design and create SSRS report definitions to present the data.
• Optimising SQL queries to improve performance.

Requirements

• 5-8 years SQL dev experience (stored procedures, UDF’s, T-SQL, RDBMS, error handling,etc.) is essential
• Strong working knowledge of SSRS is essential
• Working experience with Crystal reports will be advantage

Skills / Competencies

• Attention to detail and quality.
• Problem Solving
• Ability to meet deadlines and deal with pressure.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Good communication

Education

• Degree or diploma in information science or related technical discipline.
• Financial Services industry experience would be an advantage.