Senior Database Engineer Salary:
Up to £65,000 Location:
Bradford - Hybrid (2 days a week on-site)
My client is looking for an experienced
Senior Database Engineer
to join its Technology & Transformation team. This is a hands-on role combining
Database Administration (DBA) and ETL development , with responsibility for supporting and improving the client's database and data integration environments. With a programme of
database upgrades
approaching, they're looking for a senior engineer who can take ownership of technical problems, make pragmatic decisions and drive issues through to resolution without requiring close supervision. The core environment includes
Microsoft SQL Server, SSIS and Teradata , with the organisation expected to move increasingly towards
Microsoft Fabric
in the future.
Key Responsibilities Administer, monitor and maintain
SQL Server and Teradata
database environments. Support upcoming
database upgrades, patching and migrations . Develop, maintain and troubleshoot
ETL/ELT solutions using SSIS and SQL/T-SQL . Monitor and optimise database and ETL performance. Investigate and resolve database, data integration and production issues. Support backup, recovery, resilience and database security. Take ownership of technical incidents and drive them through to resolution. Contribute to the future modernisation of the data platform, including
Microsoft Fabric . Essential Experience Strong hands-on
SQL Server DBA
experience. Strong
SSIS and ETL development
experience. Teradata
experience – particularly within a development, DBA or enterprise data warehouse environment. Strong SQL/T-SQL skills. Experience supporting database upgrades and production database environments. Strong troubleshooting and performance optimisation skills. Ability to work independently and take ownership of complex technical problems. Desirable Experience Experience with other large-scale enterprise or MPP database platforms. Exposure to
Microsoft Fabric
and/or the wider Azure data ecosystem. Experience with database migrations and data platform modernisation. We're looking for a
senior, self-sufficient engineer
who can quickly understand a problem, determine the right course of action and get it resolved. You'll be comfortable taking ownership, working autonomously and making pragmatic technical decisions without becoming bogged down or requiring significant hand-holding.
Core Technology SQL Server | SSIS | ETL/ELT | T-SQL | Teradata | Microsoft Fabric TPBN1_UKTJ
Senior Database Engineer in London employer: Exalto Consulting ltd
Exalto Consulting is an excellent employer for Senior Database Engineers, offering a dynamic work environment in Bradford with a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance. Employees benefit from competitive salaries, an out-of-hours allowance, and opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative team that values technical expertise and continuous improvement. This role not only allows you to influence critical data platforms but also provides exposure to modernisation initiatives, making it a rewarding place for those passionate about data engineering.
