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Sutton on Hull

5 months ago

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SQL Developer – Industry 4.0

6 Month FTC

Salary: £65,000–£80,000 (pro rata for 6 months)
Contract: Fixed Term, 6 months
Location: Hybrid - Hull (3 days onsite per week)

Are you a SQL Developer who thrives on solving complex data challenges and making systems smarter, faster, and more efficient? This 6-month FTC is a chance to get hands-on with cutting-edge Industry 4.0 and Smart Manufacturing projects, where your work will directly impact real-time operations.

What you’ll be doing:

Developing and optimising SQL Server solutions to support real-time data feeds from machines, sensors, and production lines
Managing and enhancing time series data pipelines to power predictive analytics and performance monitoring
Working on push notifications, protocols, and query optimisation to keep data fast, clean, and actionable
Driving the migration to Microsoft Fabric, with a focus on KQL (Azure Data Explorer/Fabric Real-Time Analytics)
Collaborating with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment to deliver scalable, high-value solutions
Supporting reporting and analytics - Power BI now, Microsoft Fabric in the future What we’re looking for:

5+ years of SQL Server development experience (T-SQL, stored procedures, optimisation)
Strong background in real-time data environments and industrial telemetry
Passion for innovation and making data work harder in a manufacturing context
Familiarity with Industry 4.0 / Smart Factory concepts or demonstrable interest and ability to adapt to these challenges
Experience working in Agile teams delivering incremental improvements Nice to have:

Exposure to industrial IoT protocols (MQTT, OPC UA) or edge computing
Knowledge of Azure services (Event Hubs, IoT Hub, Synapse)
Experience with predictive maintenance or manufacturing KPIs Why join this project?

Be at the forefront of a Smart Manufacturing and Industry 4.0 transformation
Work in a hybrid pattern - typically 3 days per week onsite in Hull, with flexibility for remote working
Deliver solutions that shape how data is captured, optimised, and used across manufacturing operations
Join a forward-thinking team modernising data infrastructure for scalable, real-time insights We are actively shortlisting so if you are looking for your next contract, please reach out for a confidential chat!

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