SQL Server lead

ETeam Inc
Glasgow, UK
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Compensation
£110,500.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) Application Release Automation Unit Testing Software Quality Code Review Computer Programming Databases Continuous Integration Data Validation Data Control Data Distribution Service Data Governance
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Data Infrastructure Data Profiling Relational Databases Database Development Identity and Access Management Python (Programming Language) Microsoft SQL Server Cisco Nexus Switches Performance Tuning Windows PowerShell Shell Script SQL Stored Procedures Transact-SQL Data Logging Data Processing Scripting Apache Spark Indexer Gitlab Git Git Flow Information Technology Stream Processing Software Version Control

Job description

  • Senior SQL Server developer with experience in programming, design and integration of data warehouse and data distribution platforms
  • Designs, builds and optimises T-SQL code (stored procedures, functions, views) and data models to produce trusted security/risk reporting and records-management-aligned datasets
  • Engineers resilient batch and near-Real Time data processing, with strong data profiling, root-cause analysis and incident/problem management.
  • Owns performance tuning and capacity considerations for SOL Server workloads (query plans, indexing strategy, partitioning, statistics, IO/CPU optimisation) to meet SLAs.
  • Works with engineers, analysts and control owners to translate security, risk and records-management requirements into robust schemas, data quality rules, lineage and reconciliations; ensures solutions are testable, supportable and compliant.
  • Leads by example through peer reviews, coding standards, release discipline and mentoring; proactively manages delivery risks and dependencies across data platform, security, risk and governance stakeholder, * Owns end-to-end delivery of 5QL Server components for security, risk, control and records-management use cases: requirements capture, technical design, build, code review, deployment and documentation, aligned to agreed engineering standards.
    • Implements robust testing and quality controls (eg. t5OLt/unit tests, data quality checks, reconciliations) and supports SIT/UAT/release cycles.
  • Ensures database solutions meet security and records-management requirements (classification, retention, access controls, segregation of duties, logging/audit trails), partnering with risk and platform governance as required.
  • Designs and evolves data models and physical schemas that support security metrics, control monitoring and MI, with clear lineage and interfaces to upstream/downstream data products.
  • Provides operational support for production services (monitoring, incident triage, problem management, remediation and performance optimisation) and drives continuous improvement through automation and, * Source control and branching strategies (Git/GitLab), pull requests, and code review standards.
  • CICD tooling (eg GitLab) and release automation for database deployments.
  • Artefact/repository management (eg, Nexus) and dependency/version control.
  • Scripting/automation (eg, PowerShell and Linux Shell Scripting, plus Python where needed) and familiarity with server scheduling/orchestration patterns.
  • Data governance/records management awareness (retention and evidencing) and how these apply to data products and reporting
  • Working knowledge of Java and/or Scala particularly where used alongside Spark-based data processing.
  • Stakeholder Management and Leadership
  • Key stakeholders within the team are the Lead Product Owner, Data Andlysts, PM/scrum masters and Technical Leads.
  • Key stakeholders external to the team are the Wealth Enterprise Architects and Client and architects on other platform or project teams that interface to PBTV.

Risk and Control Obiective

  • Ensure that all activities and duties are carried out in full compliance with regulatory requirements, Enterprise Wide Risk Management Framework and internal Client Policies and Policy Standards.

Requirements

  • The role holder must be a strong computer scientist with a good appreciation of the fundamental principles of relational database technology
  • The role holder must have strong time management skills and be able to juggle and complex and demanding workload
  • The candidate will be educated to degree level or above, preferably in computer science or a closely related discipline.
  • The role holder will have an excellent command of English language with strong written and verbal communications to deliver against our commitment to providing a world class service and drive our dedication to the client experience., * Expert T-SQL development (complex query design, stored procedures/functions, set-based approaches) with strong code quality and review discipline.
  • Strong SQL Server performance engineering (execution plans, indexing, partitioning, temedh, concurrency) and ability to diagnose production issues under pressure.
  • Testing mindset and automation: SOLt (or equivalent), data quality assertions, and ability to produce repeatable evidence for security/risk/control reporting
  • Good understanding of secure database development and data controls (access management, auditing, sensitive data handling) and confidence engaging with security and risk stakeholders.

About the company

Glasgow, Scotland - £425 per day all inc. (PAYE through Umbrella) Contract Posted by: eTeam Workforce Limited Posted: Thursday, 2 July 2026

We are a Global Recruitment specialist that provides support to the clients across EMEA, APAC, US and Canada. We have an excellent job opportunity for you.

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