Database Engineer

LA International; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

LA International is seeking a Senior Azure Database Engineer to join a major cloud transformation programme in a hybrid role based in London or the Northwest. You will tackle complex SQL Server estates and guide migrations to Azure, shaping modern data platforms and ensuring secure, scalable solutions.

You will collaborate with architects and engineers, influence technical decisions, and apply IaC tooling and automation to deliver reliable Azure-based databases. SC Clearance required.

Qualifications

• Hands-on SQL Server and Azure SQL migration experience.
• Experience delivering migrations to Azure and performance tuning.
• Knowledge of Terraform or Bicep and IaC tooling; scripting with PowerShell or Python.
• Active SC Clearance or eligible for clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assess existing SQL Server estates and dependencies.
• Plan and deliver SQL Server and Azure SQL migrations.
• Support schema, data and platform migrations.
• Troubleshoot and optimise performance issues.
• Work with Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines.
• Contribute to automation and IaC initiatives.
• Collaborate with technical teams to overcome migration challenges.

Skills

SQL Server

Azure SQL

T-SQL

CI/CD

Scripting (PowerShell/Python)

IaC (Terraform/Bicep)

Performance tuning

Azure DevOps

Security/reg environments

SC Clearance

Tools

Terraform

Bicep

Azure DevOps

CI/CD tooling

PowerShell

Python

Job description

Hybrid working (London or Northwest)

I'm supporting a consultancy that's growing its Azure capability and looking for a Senior Azure Database Engineer to join a major cloud transformation programme.

This role would suit someone who enjoys getting stuck into complex SQL Server environments, figuring out how everything hangs together, and then helping organisations successfully move and modernise their database platforms in Azure.

You'll be joining a team of architects and engineers working on large-scale migration projects, where you'll have the opportunity to influence technical decisions, solve challenging problems and help shape modern cloud-based solutions.

The Role

• Assessing existing SQL Server estates and understanding dependencies
• Planning and delivering SQL Server and Azure SQL migrations
• Supporting schema, data and platform migrations
• Troubleshooting and optimising performance issues
• Working with Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines
• Contributing to automation and Infrastructure as Code initiatives
• Collaborating with technical teams to overcome migration and integration challenges

Required Experience

• Strong hands-on SQL Server and Azure SQL experience
• Experience delivering database migration projects in Azure
• Solid T-SQL skills and understanding of database performance tuning
• Experience with Azure DevOps and automated deployments
• Knowledge of Terraform, Bicep or similar IaC tooling
• Someone who enjoys solving problems and working closely with technical stakeholders
• PowerShell or Python scripting
• Experience in secure or regulated environments
• Microsoft Azure or SQL certifications

The Opportunity for you

It's a chance to work on genuinely interesting cloud transformation projects where you'll be trusted to make technical decisions and have a real impact on the outcome. You'll be joining an experienced team, tackling complex migration challenges and helping build modern, resilient Azure-based data platforms.

Please note: Candidates must hold active SC Clearance or be eligible to obtain it.