Data Engineer / Database Administrator

Oscar Associates Limited; Wigan; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment firm in Wigan is seeking a Data Engineer / Database Administrator to modernise legacy application databases. The successful candidate will design scalable database architectures, lead data migration projects to Microsoft SQL Server, and ensure overall system performance. Knowledge of SQL, ETL processes, and database security is essential. This position offers a competitive salary of £45,000 - £50,000 and a hybrid working pattern, requiring 3 days a week in the office.

Qualifications

• Experience in modernising legacy application databases.
• Knowledge of SQL Server configuration and security.
• Ability to design scalable, high-performance database architectures.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of modernising legacy application databases.
• Lead the migration of data to new Microsoft SQL Server environments.
• Monitor SQL Server performance and resolve issues.

Skills

SQL

ETL

Performance tuning

Data migration

Database architecture design

Tools

SQL Server

Job description

Overview

Role: Data Engineer / Database Administrator

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 depending on experience.

Technology: SQL, ETL, SQL Server

Location: Wigan

Working Pattern: Hybrid - 3 days a week in the office.

The Role

In the short term, the successful candidate will take ownership of modernising legacy application databases. This will involve designing and implementing scalable, high-performance database architectures to replace existing MySQL backends supporting application services. They will lead the migration of data from legacy platforms into new Microsoft SQL Server environments, ensuring data integrity, optimal performance and minimal disruption to live systems.

The role will also be responsible for configuring SQL Server security and access controls, including the creation and management of developer roles and permissions to support application connectivity and deployment.

Over time, the focus will shift to the ongoing operational health of the database estate. This includes improving scalability and efficiency through indexing strategies, performance tuning, and the implementation of data archiving and lifecycle management processes. The candidate will proactively monitor SQL Server performance, identify bottlenecks or conflicting workloads, and resolve issues to ensure reliable and efficient...