Database Engineer
UK Visa Sponsorship Analytics
Occupation Type
IT business analysts, architects and systems designers
Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled
Sponsorship Salary Threshold
£54,900
(£28.15 per hour)
Occupation rate applies
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Description
As Database Engineer, you'll design and maintain the robust, scalable databases that power our platform. You'll ensure real-time ingestion, 99.99% uptime, compliance, and seamless integration with all our services, helping NHS teams work faster and smarter.
Key Responsibilities
Must-have:
Key Responsibilities
- Database Design: Build scalable relational databases (e.g. Azure SQL), optimise performance, and enable high-volume data pipelines.
- Integration: Support full-stack platform integrations including data flows triggered by Power Automate connectors
- Performance & Reliability: Ensure uptime, backup, replication, and disaster recovery.
- Security & Compliance: Enforce role-based access, encryption, and medical device compliance.
- Collaboration: Work closely with engineers, analysts, clinicians, and stakeholders to align with product goals.
- Documentation: Maintain clear schema/process documentation and contribute to long-term scaling strategy.
Must-have:
- 5+ years hands-on experience with SQL (SQL Server familiarity a plus)
- Strong proficiency with complex stored procedures incl. writing, debugging, and refactoring
- Familiarity with Azure Hyperscale database
- Healthcare data security or high-compliance background
- Familiarity with Azure Data Factory, SSIS, or equivalent tooling
- Experience with Azure Key Vault, Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) and Always Encrypted
💰 Competitive salary
🏥 Private healthcare for you & your family
🕒 Flexible hours, hybrid model - 2 days in Central London Office location.
🚀 High-impact work in real NHS practices
🔍 Learning, growth & purpose-driven innovation