Tech Lead (SQL Developer / SQL Engineer)

Vitreus Talent Ltd; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An IT consultancy is seeking a Tech Lead (SQL Developer / SQL Engineer) for a 6-month fixed-term contract in Leeds. The ideal candidate will have extensive SQL expertise and experience in various database systems. Responsibilities include leading SQL development, optimizing databases, and ensuring robust solutions for business applications. The position offers flexible salary based on experience with a hybrid work model requiring 2 days onsite per week.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in SQL essential for leading development efforts.
• Experience with multiple database systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop complex SQL queries, stored procedures, views, and functions.
• Optimise and tune SQL queries for performance.
• Design and maintain relational databases and data models.
• Perform ETL processes and ensure data integrity.
• Troubleshoot database issues and implement solutions.

Skills

Strong SQL expertise (T-SQL / PL-SQL)

Broader database experience with various DBMS

Knowledge of ETL tools and data warehousing

Understanding of indexes, joins, normalization

Financial services or FinTech experience

Tools

Oracle

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Job description

Tech Lead (SQL Developer / SQL Engineer)

6 Month FTC

Leeds (Hybrid: 2 Days Onsite)

Salary flexible depending on experience

We’re working exclusively with a growing IT consultancy delivering projects for leading UK and global Financial Services and FinTech firms. They have just secured a new partnership with a major UK tech employer and are seeking a Tech Lead with extensive expertise in SQL to join their business on a fixed‑term basis.

You’ll lead SQL development efforts, design and optimise databases, and ensure robust data solutions for critical business applications. Due to the nature of the work we are looking for someone who can join immediately or with a short notice period.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop complex SQL queries, stored procedures, views, and functions
• Optimise and tune SQL queries for performance
• Design and maintain relational databases and data models
• Perform ETL processes and ensure data integrity
• Troubleshoot database issues and implement solutions

What We’re Looking For

• Strong SQL expertise (T‑SQL / PL‑SQL)
• Broader database experience with some of the following: Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL
• Knowledge of ETL tools and data warehousing concepts
• Understanding of indexes, joins, normalisation, and performance tuning
• Financial services or FinTech experience

Salary: Flexible based on experience

Location: Leeds (Hybrid – 2 days onsite)

Fixed Term Contract: 6 months

Start: Immediate or short notice

Recruitment Process

You will have an initial call with Vitreus Talent to discuss the role and your motivations for a move within five working days of your application. From there, your CV will be submitted to our client for shortlisting followed by an interview and selection process.

Vitreus Talent is committed to ensuring all candidates receive the best possible experience throughout the recruitment journey. We will keep you updated at every stage in a timely and transparent manner. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact Vitreus Talent directly.