Equal Opportunities

About

At Crawford & Company we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion; we aim to infuse it into everything we do – underpinning our strategy with three core elements:

Consciousness

Capability

Culture

We welcome applications from all candidates, no matter their background. So, what are you waiting for? Apply today, we’re looking forward to your application.

Functional Knowledge

Essential

• Advanced T-SQL (stored procedures, functions, triggers, complex queries) on MS SQL Server 2014 or above
• Query Optimisation Techniques
• Integration Services
• Database Design and Normalisation
  
  

Desirable

• Service Broker
• XQuery
• Reporting Services
• SQL Server Security
• Database Replication
• Database Administration
  
  

General Background, Experience & Professional Qualifications

• At least 5 years in-depth experience as a Database Analyst Programmer using the technologies highlighted in the Functional Knowledge section
• Background in programming fundamentals
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Experience of working with colleagues based over several sites
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake programming tasks of designing, prototyping, coding and testing
• Translate internal business requirements into technical requirements, in conjunction with specialist business analysts
• Apply quality and performance design principals always bearing in mind the needs of the users
• Consider existing database structure and conventions to make sound architectural and programmatic decisions
• Provide support and technical advice to other developers, testers and business analysts
• Provide succinct updates on progress to the Project Managers and Head of TPA Systems and to contribute with creative programmatic solutions as appropriate
• Be able to give accurate estimates for the time required for creation of database code and then deliver accordingly
  
  

Behaviours

• Ensures all activities and decisions improves the service provided for clients.
• Treats people in a fair and consistent way.
• The ability to interact in a business professional manner with people at all levels
• Structures communication clearly and avoids jargon or unnecessary detail.
• Shares information, knowledge and experience with others
• Seeks feedback and invests time in their own self development both technically and behaviourally.
• Reliable and self-motivated
  
  

In Addition

In addition to the above, the jobholder will be required to carry out any other function or task that may be expected from them or assigned to them from time to time, within their span of knowledge and ability.