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# SQL Database Engineer

- **Company:** ECS Recruitment Group
- **Location:** Bradford, UK
- **Salary:** £130,000.0 - £143,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Databases, Data Architecture, Data Validation, Data Governance, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Structures, Data Warehousing, Database Storage Structures, Information Management, Microsoft SQL Server, Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, Standard Sql, SQL Databases, SQL Server Integration Services, Technical Data Management Systems, Database Optimization, Database Performance, Indexer
- **Published:** July 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://itjobpro.co.uk/job/sql-database-engineer

## About the Role

Advanced SQL Server development skills.
Strong Data Warehouse (DW) development experience.
Solid Database Administration (DBA) knowledge, particularly:
Performance tuning
Query optimisation
Indexing strategies
Database troubleshooting
Strong understanding of data architecture and data modelling principles.
Experience designing scalable and efficient database structures.
Experience working with complex data standards and structured datasets.
Excellent stakeholder management and requirements gathering skills.Desirable

Experience working within large, complex or regulated organisations.
Experience supporting statutory or regulatory reporting.
ETL development experience.
Knowledge of SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) or similar ETL tools.
Understanding of data governance and information management principles.ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

## Description

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong SQL and database expertise who enjoys working closely with stakeholders to design, optimise and maintain critical data warehouse solutions., Design, develop and maintain SQL Server database and data warehouse solutions.
Optimise database performance through query tuning, indexing and database administration best practices.
Design and maintain efficient data structures and data architecture to support reporting requirements.
Gather and translate business requirements from stakeholders into technical data solutions.
Support statutory data submissions, ensuring data quality, accuracy and compliance.
Produce robust SQL code for ETL processes, reporting and data validation.
Collaborate with technical and business teams to deliver high-quality data solutions.Essential Skills & Experience


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