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Reference:BH-2187
Sector:BI, Data Science & Analytics
Salary:£55,000 to £65,000 Per Annum
Benefits:Hybrid, Health Insurance
Town/City:Huddersfield
Contract Type:Permanent
Database Engineer – SQL Server | EdTech
Permanent | £55,000–£65,000 | Hybrid - Huddersfield
I am working with a succesful EdTech company in Huddersfield who are looking for a skilled Database Engineer to help modernise, refactor, and optimise their core database systems. You’ll work on impactful projects that directly support thousands of users across the education sector.
This role would someone with strong SQL Server expertise, database optimisation and design. Experience with NoSQL technologies (Cosmos DB, MongoDB) or exposure to AI/ML data use cases is a bonus, as the business continues to evolve toward intelligent, data-driven solutions.
What you’ll be doing:
- Refactor existing SQL Server databases to reduce technical debt and improve maintainability
- Rewrite stored procedures and scripts using scalable, modern standards
- Monitor and optimise performance across dev, staging, and production environments
- Tune queries, adjust indexing strategies, and analyse execution plans
- Audit and align data across environments for consistency and accuracy
- Document data flows, database structures, and changes clearly and accurately
- Collaborate with developers and DevOps to deliver solutions that align with business needs
- Ensure full compliance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act in all data handling
- (Bonus) Support future AI/ML integration using structured database outputs
What you’ll bring:
- Extensive experience with Microsoft SQL Server (DDL, DML, stored procedures)
- Strong understanding of relational database design and data modelling
- Proven track record in query tuning, indexing, and performance troubleshooting
- Comfortable with Git version control workflows
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to write clear documentation
- Awareness of data privacy and UK GDPR compliance
- Exposure to AI/ML pipelines or interest in future integration
Nice to have
- Experience with Visual Studio for database projects
- Familiarity with NoSQL technologies like MongoDB or Cosmos DB
- Background in ETL processes, data warehousing, or BI solutions
Package:
- £55,000 - £65,000, with some flexibility for the right candidate
- 25 days Holiday + bank with Christmas off
- Pension
- Health insurance
- Hybrid Working
