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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Database & Analytics Engineer - **Company:** Baringa - **Location:** UK (Remote available) - **Salary:** £69,967.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, User Authentication, Big Data, Business Software, Business Systems, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Databases, Data Governance, Data Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Relational Databases, Microsoft Data Access Components, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Azure, Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, Power BI, Software Engineering, SQL Stored Procedures, Systems Integration, Freeform SQL, Database Optimization, Technical Debt, Powerquery, Data Analytics, Software Version Control - **Published:** August 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5844318562 ## About the Role * Deep expertise in SQL Server and database engineering, including performance optimisation, schema design, data modelling and operational support. * Strong knowledge of relational database design principles, normalisation and data modelling. * Ability to write complex SQL queries, stored procedures, views and functions. * Strong mathematical aptitude with the ability to analyse complex datasets and processes. * Strong knowledge of DAX and Power Query (M language). * Experience working with Azure SQL Managed Instance (MI) - including configuration, connectivity, authentication, security and troubleshooting integration with cloud-based systems * Performance tuning, query optimization, and indexing strategies. * Experience with ETL processes and data integration. * Knowledge of data governance, data quality, and information security principles. * Familiarity with source control and software development lifecycle practices. * Strong experience delivering business applications, integrations and data-driven solutions that solve complex organisational challenges. * Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into well-engineered technical solutions. * Experience designing and supporting reporting and analytics capabilities, ideally including Power BI and modern Microsoft data technologies including Fabric. * Ability to work across technical and non-technical audiences, adapting communication style to suit the stakeholder and situation. * Comfortable working in Agile environments and collaborating closely with Product Owners, Engineers and business stakeholders. * Self-motivated, hands-on and able to balance strategic thinking with delivery-focused execution. ## Description Do you know what though? We are going to do it. All of it and more. We have the support to drive change. We have the belief. We are going to do great things. Come and join us! What you will be doing * We are on a business systems modernization journey. You will help evolve and engineer the data, analytics and application solutions that underpin critical processes and products across the firm, balancing operational excellence with future scalability. * As a Principal Database & Analytics Engineer within the Technology Product team, you will take a hands-on role in designing, building and supporting robust data and application solutions that deliver measurable business value. * Lead the engineering, optimisation and continuous improvement of our database estate, ensuring performance, resilience, security and maintainability remain at the heart of everything we build. * Partner with Product Owners, Engineers and business stakeholders to modernise legacy solutions, reducing technical debt and enabling more scalable, supportable and cloud-ready platforms. * Design and deliver meaningful reporting, analytics and data products that improve decision making and unlock insight across the firm. * Build and support business-critical applications, integrating data, automation and user experiences into solutions that solve real business problems. * Act as a technical authority for database and analytics engineering, establishing best practice, mentoring colleagues and raising engineering standards across our Technology & Cyber function. * Whilst this is an engineering role, we are a multi-skilled team. Providing proof of concepts, solving complex technical challenges and rolling up your sleeves to deliver great outcomes will be a core part of the role., We maintain high standards of environmental performance and transparency, which can be seen through our commitment to Net Zero with our SBTI-verified Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions reduction targets and our support of the Better Business Act. We report our progress publicly and ensure that we are also externally assessed and scored through organisations like CDP and EcoVadis - helping us to continually identify where we can improve. We have a long legacy of supporting the communities in which we work, and offer a variety of ways to contribute, by putting people first and creating impact that lasts. Our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) agenda is about giving back to the communities in which we live and work by sharing our skills, talent and time. In essence, we aim to empower and encourage everyone in the firm to contribute to the things we care about, and support registered charities and organisations with a clear social or environmental purpose to increase the positive impact they can have. Join us All applications received will be reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team. We never rely solely on automated screening or AI tools to make hiring decisions. Your application will be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, age, faith or social background. We do not filter applications by university background and encourage those who have taken alternative educational and career paths to apply. We would like to actively encourage applications from those who identify with less represented and minority groups. We operate an inclusive recruitment process, ensuring reasonable adjustments where needed. 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