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# Database Developer - Climate Solutions

- **Company:** Legal & General Investment Management
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Big Data, Code Review, Encodings, Databases, Database Design, Github, Revision Control Systems, Job Scheduling, Python (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, SQL Stored Procedures, SQL Databases, Indexer, Information Technology, Tools for Reporting, Software Version Control, Data Pipelines
- **Published:** August 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3a11151aa0ef5e20

## About the Role

* Degree qualified in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Data Science or a related discipline
 * Strong SQL development skills, including experience creating efficient stored procedures, functions and views
 * Knowledge of database design principles and performance optimisation techniques
 * Experience working with Python and a willingness to further develop technical skills across modern technologies
 * Understanding of concepts such as window functions, CTEs, indexing, transactions, source control and job scheduling
 * Experience using GitHub or similar version control tools, including code review and collaboration practices
 * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work with complex datasets
 * Interest in climate change, sustainable investing or climate modelling, alongside the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to a range of audiences

## Description

At L&G, we're committed to helping build a more sustainable future. Our Climate Solutions team develops and implements climate response strategies for clients while supporting the integration of climate considerations across our investment capabilities. Working closely with colleagues across Investments, ESG, Stewardship and Distribution, the team plays a key role in developing innovative climate analytics, identifying energy transition opportunities, and supporting climate-focused investment strategies.

We're looking for a Database Developer to help enhance our proprietary climate modelling toolkit, Destination@Risk, and deliver scalable data solutions that enable better decision-making across the investment business. This is an exciting opportunity to combine technical expertise with meaningful work that supports the transition to a low-carbon economy.

What you'll be doing:

 * Supporting the development and enhancement of climate scenarios, climate risk analytics, temperature alignment measures and related metrics within our Destination@Risk platform
 * Collaborating with investment, ESG and climate specialists to deliver reporting and analytical solutions
 * Developing, optimising and maintaining SQL databases, stored procedures, functions and data pipelines
 * Building automated processes to ingest and manage large datasets from internal and external sources
 * Creating reporting and visualisation tools that support portfolio analysis and investment decision-making
 * Analysing climate and portfolio data to identify trends, patterns and actionable insights
 * Embedding AI-enabled solutions into existing workflows and exploring opportunities for future innovation
 * Supporting colleagues across the business in using climate data tools for reporting, research and analysis


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