Negotiable
Outside
Hybrid
Leeds, UK
Summary: The Data Engineer role involves supporting a leading technology-driven organization in the financial services sector by addressing a significant backlog within their data loading platform. The position requires hands-on involvement in SQL Server upgrades, platform reengineering, and code optimization. The engineer will work collaboratively with existing teams to implement prioritized technical improvements rather than managing individual projects. This is a hybrid role, requiring 1-2 days per week in Leeds.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver engineering changes across a complex SQL-based data loading platform.
- Implement and support SQL Server upgrades and re-platforming initiatives.
- Carry out targeted enhancements to existing code and business logic.
- Contribute to code deployment, testing, and maintenance within a source-controlled environment.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment with triage and prioritisation processes.
Key Skills:
- Extensive experience with SQL Server, particularly strong T-SQL development skills.
- Proficiency with ETL tools such as SSIS.
- Familiarity with source control systems (TFS, Git) and code deployment processes.
- Experience supporting large-scale data platform environments, including maintenance activities and performance tuning.
- A collaborative mindset with the ability to deliver effectively within established engineering teams.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Leeds
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT