Overview
As a Senior Database Developer, you will own the design, integrity and performance of Credit Benchmark’s data platform, shaping data models and schemas for scalable analytics. You’ll work with cross‑functional teams across London, Bangalore and New York, taking architectural ownership from green-field initiatives to enhancements of mature systems. You will explore modern data fabrics while leveraging our SQL Server core, and contribute across the full stack as needed. This is a hands-on, high-impact role with real influence on how data powers our credit risk products.
Pay / Benefits
- Real ownership of database architecture decisions
- Exposure to senior stakeholders and financial risk products
- Small, high-calibre team across London, New York, Bengaluru
- Competitive holiday package
- Private health insurance
- Company pension scheme (UK) plus hybrid working pattern
Responsibilities
- Maintain and enhance the data platform powering CB’s product suite
- Analyze and troubleshoot production DB issues with root-cause analysis and performance diagnostics
- Design and implement database solutions to meet business needs
- Enhance backend data platforms to deliver new requirements
- Maintain SQL Server 2019+ ecosystem including SSIS/SSRS
- Build data pipelines using dbt alongside SSIS/SSRS
- Own schema and data model design decisions applying warehousing principles
- Evolve platform structure as data volumes grow balancing performance and cost
- Contribute to decisions on integrating Databricks/Snowflake with SQL Server core
- Document architecture, schema decisions and data flows for maintainability and audit
- Collaborate with front-end and other teams to deliver end-to-end solutions
- Work with Product Owners and Operations across London, Bangalore and New York
- Follow secure, efficient coding practices within an Agile, squad-based environment
Key requirements
- SQL Server background — 8+ years
- Strong SQL Server skills (SQL 2019+)
- Expert T-SQL
- Performance tuning and index optimisation
- Knowledge of SQL Server In-Memory OLTP
- Hands-on data architecture ability for schema/data modelling decisions
- Experience with Redgate SQL Monitor for production diagnostics
- Experience with schema migrations, deployment scripts, versioning, rollback strategies
- Experience with Microsoft SQL Server Data Tools
- Hands-on experience with dbt for data transformation
- Experience with Power BI and paginated/report-server reporting
- Understanding of data warehousing models (Inmon/Kimball) and BI solutions
- Full database development lifecycle understanding
- Experience with Git, Jira, SQL Sentry or similar tools
- Secure coding practices and strong analytical skills
- Excellent written and spoken English; Agile experience
- ownership and accountability
- clear communication
- cross-team collaboration
- SQL Server
- T-SQL
- SSIS/SSRS
Senior Database Developer in London employer: Credit Benchmark
Credit Benchmark is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in London that fosters collaboration and innovation. With a strong commitment to employee growth through professional development opportunities and a supportive culture that values diversity and inclusion, we empower our team members to thrive both personally and professionally. Our competitive benefits package, including private health insurance and generous parental leave, ensures a healthy work-life balance, making Credit Benchmark an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in the financial data analytics sector.
