Senior SQL Database Engineer

  • Spectrum IT Recruitment
  • 28/04/2026
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications SQL

Job Description

Senior SQL Database Engineer (Night Shift)

UK - Remote 73,000 + bonus, pension, health insurance

What if your next role wasn't just about keeping systems running but powering a global, AI-driven platform used by thousands of businesses worldwide?

This is an opportunity to join a leading and fast growing technology company at the forefront of AI, cloud, and real-time data. You'll be part of a high-performing engineering team that operates at serious scale - supporting critical systems that process millions of interactions and transactions every single day.

If you enjoy solving complex challenges, working with modern technologies, and being trusted to own what you build, this opportuinty will push your career forward.

The Role

As a Senior Cloud Database Engineer, you'll play a key role in ensuring the performance, scalability, and reliability of critical database environments in a 24/7 cloud-first ecosystem.

This is a hands-on engineering role where you'll be trusted to optimise, innovate, and continuously improve systems that simply cannot fail.

What you'll be doing

  • Managing and optimising high-availability SQL Server environments
  • Driving database performance tuning and system efficiency
  • Owning backup, recovery, and disaster resilience strategies
  • Implementing and maintaining robust database security practices
  • Supporting real-time, high-volume data systems
  • Collaborating across engineering teams to solve complex technical challenges

What you'll bring

  • Strong experience managing mission-critical SQL Server databases
  • Advanced T-SQL expertise
  • Proven experience with replication and high availability (Availability Groups)
  • A problem-solving mindset with the ability to work in fast-paced environments
  • Confidence working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS or Azure)
  • Experience with modern data technologies (e.g. Kafka, Snowflake, Aurora)
  • Scripting or development experience (PowerShell, C#, .NET)
  • Familiarity with data tools (SSIS, SSRS, SSAS)
  • Version control and DevOps tooling (GitHub, etc.)

What's in it for you

This isn't just another database role, it's a chance to be part of something bigger.

You'll be joining a globally recognised technology leader that is continuously pushing boundaries in AI and cloud innovation. The environment is fast-moving, collaborative, and built for people who want to learn, grow, and make an impact.

Ready for your next challenge?

Hit apply to upload your CV or contact (url removed) for a confidential discussion.

Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.