Tech Lead (SQL Developer / SQL Engineer)

Vitreus Talent Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing IT consultancy in Leeds is seeking a Tech Lead (SQL Developer) on a 6-month fixed-term contract. The role involves leading SQL development efforts, designing databases, and ensuring data integrity. Candidates should have strong SQL skills and experience in financial services or Fintech. The position offers a flexible salary depending on experience and a hybrid work model with 2 days onsite.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in SQL development.
• Experience with various databases like Oracle, MySQL, and PostgreSQL.
• Familiarity with data warehousing concepts and ETL tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop complex SQL queries, stored procedures, views, and functions.
• Optimize and tune SQL queries for performance.
• Design and maintain relational databases and data models.
• Perform ETL processes and ensure data integrity.
• Troubleshoot database issues and implement solutions.

Skills

Strong SQL expertise (T-SQL / PL-SQL)

Broader database experience (Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL)

Knowledge of ETL tools and data warehousing concepts

Understanding of indexes, joins, normalization, and performance tuning

Financial services or Fintech experience

Data warehousing

Oracle

MySQL

PostgreSQL

FinTech experience

Job description

Tech Lead (SQL Developer / SQL Engineer)

6 Month FTC

Leeds (Hybrid: 2 Days Onsite)

Salary flexible depending on experience

We’re working exclusively with a growing IT consultancy who are delivering projects for leading UK and global Financial Services and FinTech firms, they have just secured a new partnership with a major UK tech employer and are seeking a Tech Lead with extensive expertise in SQL to join their business on a fixed term basis.

You’ll lead SQL development efforts, design and optimize databases, and ensure robust data solutions for critical business applications. Due to the nature of the work we are looking for someone who can join Immediately or with short notice period.

Key Responsibilities

• ✔ Develop complex SQL queries, stored procedures, views, and functions
• ✔ Optimize and tune SQL queries for performance
• ✔ Design and maintain relational databases and data models
• ✔ Perform ETL processes and ensure data integrity
• ✔ Troubleshoot database issues and implement solutions

What We’re Looking For

• ✅ Strong SQL expertise (T-SQL / PL-SQL)
• ✅ Broader database experience with some of the following (Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL)
• ✅ Knowledge of ETL tools and data warehousing concepts
• ✅ Understanding of indexes, joins, normalization, and performance tuning
• ✅ Financial services or Fintech experience

Details

• 💰 Salary: Flexible based on experience
• 📍 Location: Leeds (Hybrid – 2 days onsite)
• ⏳ Fixed Term Contract: 6 months
• 🚀 Start: Immediate or short notice

Recruitment Process

You will have an initial call with Vitreus Talent to discuss the role and your motivations for a move within five working days of your application. From there, your CV will be submitted to our client for shortlisting followed by an interview and selection process.

Vitreus Talent is committed to ensuring all candidates receive the best possible experience throughout the recruitment journey. We will keep you updated at every stage in a timely and transparent manner. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact Vitreus Talent directly.