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# SQL Server lead

- **Company:** The Trust
- **Location:** UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Code Review, Databases, Relational Databases, Database Development, Database Testing, Identity and Access Management, Microsoft SQL Server, Shell Script, Transact-SQL, Apache Spark, Gitlab, Git Flow
- **Published:** September 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/sql-server-lead/47226626

## About the Role

solutions meet security, access control, audit and records-management requirements.Work closely with analysts, engineers, architects and risk/governance stakeholders.Provide technical leadership through code reviews, engineering standards and mentoring.Essential SkillsExpert-level T-SQL / SQL Server development.Strong SQL Server performance engineering and troubleshooting experience.Excellent understanding of relational database principles and data modelling.Experience with database testing, automation and data quality controls.Strong understanding of secure database development, access management and auditing.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.Strong problem-solving and ability to manage complex workloads.DesirableGit/GitLab, branching strategies and pull requests.CI/CD and database release automation.Nexus or similar artefact repositories.PowerShell, Linux shell scripting and/or Python.Data governance and records-management experience.Java and/or Scala,
particularly alongside Spark-based processing



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