Database Engineer

Oscar Associates Ltd; Heath Charnock; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Database Engineer in Wigan to modernize Legacy application databases and manage SQL Server environments. Responsibilities include maintaining data reliability, building ETL pipelines, and collaborating with engineering teams. Candidates should have strong SQL Server and T-SQL skills, and familiarity with Power BI and ETL tools. This hybrid role requires on-site work three days a week, with a salary between £45,000 and £50,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in database migration, building and optimizing ETL processes.
• Familiarity with SQL Server environments and performance tuning.
• Proficient in T-SQL and security configuration.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and evolve Microsoft SQL Server-based environment.
• Lead and support database migrations and upgrades.
• Design and maintain robust ETL pipelines.

Skills

SQL Server

T-SQL

DBA Skills

Power BI

ETL (SSIS or other, such as Airflow)

MySQL

Job description

Role: Database Engineer

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 life cycle management processes. The candidate will proactively monitor SQL Server performance, identify bottlenecks or conflicting workloads, and resolve issues to ensure reliable and efficient data access as application usage grows. In parallel, they will continue to deliver database environments that support both analyst and developer workflows.

Please note - this is not a remote position, it is hybrid in the office - the first week would be Full time in the office to get to know the team and processes.

Responsibilities:

• You will play a key role in maintaining and evolving our Microsoft SQL Server-based environment, supporting data migrations, building and optimizing ETL processes, and ensuring data is reliable, secure, and performant for downstream analytics, software and reporting.
• Lead and support database migrations, upgrades, and schema changes with minimal downtime
• Design, build, and maintain robust ETL/ELT pipelines to ingest, transform, and load data from multiple sources
• Perform database maintenance activities, including restores, indexing, patching, monitoring, replication, migrations, and performance tuning
• Maintain and Support SSRS reporting solutions and infrastructure
• Maintain and Support Power BI datasets, gateways, refresh schedules, and security models
• Document data flows, schemas, transformations, and operational processes
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to support evolving data requirements

Requirements:

• SQL Server
• T-SQL
• DBA Skills
• Power BI
• ETL (SSIS or other, such as Airflow)
• MySQL would be useful but certainly not essential.

Apply Now!

If you have a range of experience in Data Engineering and you are looking to progress with an organisation that has a fantastic approach to work in a thriving and ambitious environment, then look no further - this is the role for you!

Please note: this role does not offer sponsorship.

Referrals:

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