Data Services Lead Azure Storage Azure SQL Power BI SQL .NET £65,000

Data Services Lead

Location: Hybrid role (3 days week on-site in Derby)

Salary: Up to £65,000 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (extra days accrue with service). Private Health Insurance via Vitality - includes perks like free cinema tickets, coffees, and more! And more exciting benefits to discover!

SQL Data Developer SQL Developer Power BI Azure SQL Azure Storage .NET

I'm working with a fast-growing tech company that's transforming how businesses manage safety and compliance across thousands of sites. Their platform is built on a robust .NET ecosystem and is scaling rapidly-now they need a Data Services Lead to take full ownership of the data layer and help drive that growth.

This is a hands-on, backend-focused role where you'll take full ownership of the data layer as a Data Services Lead-from architecture and performance to compliance and BI. If you're someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys solving real-world problems, and wants to shape both technology and process, this could be a great fit.

What You'll Be Doing as a Data Services Lead

• Designing and optimising schemas, stored procedures, and SQL queries
• Managing distributed databases across multiple regions
• Setting up and configuring Azure SQL and Azure Storage
• Monitoring live systems and resolving performance issues (deadlocks, spikes, etc.)
• Leading compliance workflows and documentation in a regulated environment
• Supporting BI delivery (Power BI experience helpful, but this isn't a BI role)

What They Are Looking For

• Strong experience in MSSQL, data architecture, and engineering
• Deep understanding of query optimisation and execution plans
• Experience with Azure cloud services and .NET/Entity Framework
• Comfortable working in regulated environments (e.g., GDPR)
• Familiarity with ETL processes, semantic models, and Power BI/DAX
• Someone who's backend-focused-not just reporting, but building the engine

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that's scaling quickly and investing heavily in its data infrastructure. You'll be working with a team that values collaboration, autonomy, and building things that actually make a difference.