Senior SQL Database Engineer

Join Spectrum IT as a Senior SQL Database Engineer in the UK, working night shift to support a global AI‑driven platform. This remote role offers a competitive salary of £70,000‑£73,000 plus bonus, pension and health benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high‑performance SQL Server databases for real‑time, AI‑powered applications.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimise database performance across a 24‑hour operation.
• Implement robust backup, recovery, and disaster‑recovery strategies.
• Collaborate with cloud engineers to integrate databases with AWS/Azure services.
• Write and maintain automated scripts for deployment, scaling, and patching.
• Ensure security compliance, data integrity, and GDPR requirements.
• Provide on‑call support and incident response during night shift hours.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of hands‑on experience with Microsoft SQL Server (2016‑2022) in large‑scale environments.
• Strong knowledge of T‑SQL, query optimisation, indexing and execution plans.
• Experience with cloud‑based database services (Azure SQL, Amazon RDS) and containerisation.
• Proficiency in PowerShell, Python or Bash for automation.
• Solid understanding of networking, security protocols and data encryption.
• Excellent problem‑solving abilities and a proactive, detail‑oriented mindset.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary £70,000‑£73,000 plus performance bonus.
• Comprehensive pension scheme and private health insurance.
• Fully remote work with flexible schedule.
• Opportunities to work on cutting‑edge AI and cloud projects.
• Professional development budget and career growth pathways.

Frequently Asked Questions

What shift does the Senior SQL Database Engineer role cover?

The position is a night‑shift role, providing 24‑hour database support and on‑call incident response.

Is remote work possible for this position?

Yes, the role is fully remote within the United Kingdom.

What are the key technical skills required?

Extensive experience with Microsoft SQL Server, T‑SQL optimisation, cloud database services (Azure SQL, Amazon RDS), and automation scripting (PowerShell, Python).