Job Description
SQL Developer / Data Engineer
Location: Edinburgh or Glasgow | 💼 Type:18-month FTC paying up to £60,000 + benefits
Are you a detail-oriented developer with a strong background in Microsoft SQL Server and a passion for building robust, scalable data solutions? We’re looking for a talented individual to join our team and contribute to the design, development, and delivery of business-critical systems.
What you’ll be doing:
- Designing and developing solutions aligned with our Technology Strategy and engineering standards
- Documenting all development work according to agreed procedures and best practices
- Contributing to peer reviews, process improvements, and ongoing education around development standards
- Owning the software configuration management process, including version control and code promotion
- Collaborating with the Development Team Leader to plan and report on progress
- Participating in project delivery, including testing strategy, planning, and execution
- Considering the full data lifecycle when building systems and working closely with the data team to ensure alignment with our data strategy
Essential:
- Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server, including:
- Designing and maintaining tables, views, stored procedures, and functions
- Optimising indexes for performance
- Writing complex T-SQL queries for data extraction, analysis, and reporting
- Ensuring data integrity and performance at scale
- Strong knowledge of SSRS and SSIS
- Experience delivering to tight deadlines in client service/operational environments
- Skilled in gathering and defining requirements with business stakeholders
- Collaborative mindset – confident providing input on technical requirements and design
Desirable:
- Experience in data warehousing
- Exposure to Visual Studio and C# development
- Familiarity with Azure DevOps
- Knowledge of Oracle PL/SQL
- Experience with Power BI or similar visualisation tools
- Comfortable working in an Agile environment
- Experience within the Investment or Wealth Management sector
- If you’re someone who thrives on solving complex problems and wants to be part of a team where your input is valued, we’d love to hear from you.
Contact Details:
McFall Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team
