Data Engineer - Contract

Data Engineer - Contract

Posted 1 day ago by Langham Recruitment

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£600 Per day
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Remote
Huddersfield
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Summary: The role of Database Engineer involves modernizing SQL Server environments by refactoring databases and optimizing query performance. The position requires collaboration with developers and DevOps to create scalable data solutions while ensuring compliance with UK GDPR. Candidates should have experience in SQL Server design and performance tuning, with a focus on integrating AI/ML data pipelines. This is a fully remote contract position with a duration of four weeks, potentially extendable.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Modernize SQL Server environments by refactoring databases and rewriting legacy stored procedures.
  • Optimize query performance to enhance system efficiency and reliability.
  • Collaborate with developers and DevOps to build data solutions that meet business needs.
  • Ensure compliance with UK GDPR and data privacy standards.
  • Diagnose and resolve performance bottlenecks in SQL Server databases.
  • Refactor and clean up legacy databases and stored procedures to reduce technical debt.
  • Optimize queries, indexing, and database architecture for scalability.

Key Skills:

  • Experience in SQL Server design and performance tuning.
  • Proficiency in Git workflows.
  • Ability to integrate AI/ML data pipelines.
  • Familiarity with Visual Studio for database projects (bonus).
  • Knowledge of MongoDB, Cosmos DB, or other NoSQL technologies (bonus).
  • Exposure to data warehousing or ETL/BI solutions (bonus).

Salary (Rate): £600 daily

City: Huddersfield

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Database Engineer Contract | £500-£600 per day Outside IR35 | 4 Weeks | Fully Remote

Are you a detail-driven Database Engineer passionate about transforming legacy systems and crafting scalable, high-performance data solutions? We want you to join our dynamic team!

What you’ll do:

  • Be at the heart of modernising our SQL Server environments, refactoring databases, rewriting legacy stored procedures with modern best practices, and optimising query performance to drive real impact.
  • Collaborate closely with developers and DevOps to build data solutions that power the business while ensuring full compliance with UK GDPR and data privacy standards.

If you’re experienced in SQL Server design and performance tuning, comfortable navigating Git workflows, and excited by the prospect of integrating cutting-edge AI/ML data pipelines, this is your next challenge.

What you bring:

  • Take charge of diagnosing and resolving performance bottlenecks causing slowdowns and occasional crashes in our SQL Server databases.
  • Refactor and clean up legacy databases and stored procedures to reduce technical debt and improve reliability.
  • Optimise queries, indexing, and database architecture to ensure smooth, scalable operation.
  • Collaborate closely with developers and DevOps to align data solutions with business needs while ensuring full compliance with UK GDPR and data privacy standards.

Bonus points if you have:

  • Experience with Visual Studio for database projects.
  • Familiarity with MongoDB, Cosmos DB or other NoSQL tech.
  • Exposure to AI / ML pipelines and data warehousing or ETL/BI solutions.

Rate £500-£600 per day

Outside IR35

Fully remote

Minimum of one month with the potential for extension for another month

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