Trainee Database Developer

reed.co.uk is created by a dedicated and passionate in-house team using ASP.NET and C# with SQL Server as the core technologies. Over the years of building the UK's Number 1 job site, we have several world firsts under our belt, including the live roll-out of SQL Server 2005 (in 2005) and Windows Server 2008 (in 2007).

The Trainee Database Developer role is an exciting new, full-time position that will be focused on taking on the responsibility for driving the development of the data layer on one of the UK’s largest websites.

Reporting to a Database Team Leader you will focus on bridging the gap between a highly transactional database and development of new functionality leveraging the latest web technologies.

The successful candidate will have a passion for computing and will join us to learn to produce well performing code and understanding performance tuning mechanisms that adhere to the underlying hardware.  A good working knowledge of TSQL will be useful however full training will be offered along with the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist certification.

Good communication skills are a must as the role will require constant contact with business owners and developers to understanding the data required for capture to answer both a business and technical need. 

The candidate will possess:

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent documentation skills
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to deliver high-quality work to deadline and the ability to manage and prioritise own workload
• A fast learner with excellent quantitative, analytical and communications skills
• Confident, personable character, capable of building good working relationships with team members

The candidate will have some experience in:

• TSQL & Database Design
• Controlling the flow of data from the database
• Commercial experience of SQL Server is not required however a good knowledge of computing is a must.

If you can offer these skills and are passionate about the challenge of working with the latest technologies on one of the UK's largest websites, we would welcome your application.
For us to consider your application, we require a cover letter explaining your suitability for the role, with some explanation of the projects you have previously worked on.

If you do not have the specific skills listed, but feel that you would contribute to the team, your cover letter is a great way to tell us more about yourself, and why we should consider you.