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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Back End Developer / Data Engineer - **Company:** Stratospherec Ltd - **Location:** Gloucester, UK - **Salary:** £40,000.0 - £50,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** .NET Framework, Agile Methodology, Business Logic, Application Performance Management, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Software as a Service, Cloud Database, Databases, Data Integrity, Data Structures, Data Visualization, Relational Databases, Software Debugging, Microsoft Software, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Azure, Query Optimization, SQL Stored Procedures, Transact-SQL, Web Applications, Freeform SQL, Delivery Pipeline, Database Optimization, Database Performance, Indexer, Backend, Git, Database Monitoring, Software Version Control, Web Api - **Published:** September 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2946698111-2 ## About the Role * Strong experience developing and supporting production web applications. * Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, particularly across backend applications and databases. * A strong understanding of relational database design and SQL Server. * The ability to understand complex systems and confidently investigate how application and database components interact. * A pragmatic approach to development, balancing technical quality with business and customer requirements. * Strong awareness of application performance, scalability, security and data integrity. * The ability to work independently on complex technical problems while collaborating effectively with the wider team. * Good time-management skills and the ability to contribute effectively towards sprint and delivery goals. * Clear communication skills and the ability to explain technical issues to both technical and non-technical colleagues. Essential Skills - Microsoft SQL Server/ T-SQL- strong/advanced experience - C# / .NET - Relational database design and optimisation - Stored procedures, functions and complex SQL queries - Query optimisation, indexing and database performance tuning - Web API development and integration - REST APls - Git/ source control - Experience developing and supporting production web applications - Debugging and root-cause analysis - Agile development methodologies Desirable Skills - Microsoft Azure - Azure SQL - Azure DevOps - Cl/CD pipelines - Database monitoring and observability - Automated testing - Experience with high-volume or business-critical transactional systems - Experience modernising or refactoring established/legacy applications - Experience integrating third-party software through APls - Experience working within a SaaS environment - Power Bl or other reporting/data visualisation technologies - Experience of Cloud Database Migration - ideally Azure SQL managed instances ## Description They are looking for a Back End Developer or Data Engineer with a strong Microsoft technologies background (T-SQL, Stored Procedures, SQL Server 2019 or 2022 and possibly with SQL Azure knowledge) plus some skills in C# and .Net to build back end applications and database fuctionality for the next generation of their SaaS platform used by global clients on Enterprise sized system applications. Their company are trusted for the development of staff and HR functions for corporate companies in the Hospitality, Retail, Entertainment, FMGC, Construction and Public Sector industries. The role is office-based Monday to Friday, with some flexible working as required This company will also consider good Back End Developers with a full UK work visa (not needing any current form work visa sponsorship) who are happy to relocate and work in-office in Central Bristol., * Develop robust and maintainable backend services and application logic using C# * Develop and maintain web APls * Design, develop and maintain SQL Server databases * Develop and optimise stored procedures, functions and queries * Analyse query and database performance and implement improvements through query optimisation, indexing and schema refinement. * Ensure changes protect data integrity, reliability and application * Maintain appropriate documentation of important data structures, logic and dependencies * Contribute to the ongoing modernisation and improvement of the SaaS platform ## Related Videos - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Web APIs you might not know about](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/281-web-apis-you-might-not-know-about) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Developer Tools for Microsoft Azure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/450-developer-tools-for-microsoft-azure) - [Meet Your New BFF: Backend to Frontend without the Duct Tape](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/682-meet-your-new-bff-backend-to-frontend-without-the-duct-tape) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Frontend Developer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/233-frontend-developer-salary-in-the-uk) - [Fullstack Developer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/251-fullstack-developer-salary-uk) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Software Engineer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/231-software-engineer-salary-in-the-uk)