SQL Developer

Software, the fuel for mobility
We bring bold digital visions to life. So we're on the lookout for more curious and creative engineers who want to create change – one line of high-quality code at a time. Our transformation isn't for everyone, but if you're excited about solving the leading-edge technological challenges facing the auto industry, then let's talk about your next move.

Let's introduce ourselves

At Volvo Cars, curiosity, collaboration, and continuous learning define our culture. Join our mission to create sustainable transportation solutions that protect what matters most – people, communities, and the planet.

As a SQL Developer, you will drive digital innovation, leading critical technology initiatives with global teams. You'll design and implement solutions impacting millions worldwide, supporting Volvo's vision for autonomous, electric, and connected vehicles.

What You'll Do
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Development

• Lead development and implementation using Azure, Azure Data Factory (ADF), Big Data and Analytics, and SQL.
• Design, build, and maintain scalable solutions supporting global operations.
• Collaborate closely with USA stakeholders across product management and engineering.
• Promote technical excellence through code reviews, architecture decisions, and best practices.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner internationally using Microsoft Teams, Slack, SharePoint, and Azure DevOps.
• Participate in Agile processes and sprint planning.
• Share knowledge and maintain technical documentation across regions.
• Support 24/7 operations through on-call rotations and incident management.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Research emerging technologies to enhance platform capabilities.
• Contribute to roadmap planning and architecture decisions.
• Mentor junior team members and encourage knowledge sharing.
• The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in SQL and data warehousing, including the ability to write complex queries, optimize performance, and work with stored procedures, views, and indexes. Experience with relational database management systems such as SQL Server, MySQL, or PostgreSQL is essential. Should have experience in building cubes and SSAS. In addition to database management, you will play a key role in data visualization and reporting using Power BI. This includes developing interactive dashboards, performing data modeling, writing DAX expressions for calculations, and using Power Query for data transformation.

What You'll Bring
Professional Experience

• 3 to 5 years hands-on experience in software development, system administration, or related fields.
• Deep expertise in Azure, Azure Data Factory (ADF), Big Data and Analytics, SQL, and proven implementation success.
• Experience collaborating with global teams across time zones.
• Preferred industry knowledge in automotive, manufacturing, or enterprise software.

Technical Proficiency

• Advanced skills in core technologies: Azure, Azure Data Factory (ADF), SQL, and Database Management.
• Strong grasp of cloud platforms, DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with enterprise integration and microservices architecture.
• Skilled in database design and optimization with SQL and NoSQL.

Essential Soft Skills

• Analytical Thinking, Clear and Concise Writing, Communication Skills, Critical Thinking, Documentation Best Practices, Email etiquette, Leadership, Presentation Skills, Problem Solving, Teamwork.
• Excellent communication, able to explain complex technical topics.
• Adaptable in multicultural, globally distributed teams.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.

Additional Qualifications

• Business-level English fluency.
• Flexibility to collaborate across USA time zones.

Volvo Cars. For Life.
For nearly a century, Volvo Cars has empowered people to move freely in a personal, sustainable and safe way. Today, we are driving bold advancements in electrification, sustainability and automotive safety. To realise our ambitious vision, we are seeking innovative minds who are ready to tackle the challenges of tomorrow – today.

In our company, we believe extraordinary things are achieved by ordinary people with the drive to make a difference.