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Database Engineer Contract | £500-£600 per day Outside IR35 | 4 Weeks | Fully Remote
 
Are you a detail-driven Database Engineer passionate about transforming legacy systems and crafting scalable, high-performance data solutions? We want you to join our dynamic team!
 
What you’ll do:
 
Be at the heart of modernising our SQL Server environments, refactoring databases, rewriting legacy stored procedures with modern best practices, and optimising query performance to drive real impact. Collaborate closely with developers and DevOps to build data solutions that power the business while ensuring full compliance with UK GDPR and data privacy standards.
 
If you’re experienced in SQL Server design and performance tuning, comfortable navigating Git workflows, and excited by the prospect of integrating cutting-edge AI/ML data pipelines, this is your next challenge.
 
What you bring:

Take charge of diagnosing and resolving performance bottlenecks causing slowdowns and occasional crashes in our SQL Server databases.
Refactor and clean up legacy databases and stored procedures to reduce technical debt and improve reliability.
Optimise queries, indexing, and database architecture to ensure smooth, scalable operation.
Collaborate closely with developers and DevOps to align data solutions with business needs while ensuring full compliance with UK GDPR and data privacy standards. 
Bonus points if you have:

Experience with Visual Studio for database projects.
Familiarity with MongoDB, Cosmos DB or other NoSQL tech.
Exposure to AI / ML pipelines and data warehousing or ETL/BI solutions. 
Rate

£500-£600 per day
Outside IR35
Fully remote
Minimum of one month with the potential for extension for another month

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