I am searching for a talented Database Developer / SQL Developer to join our client on a full-time and permanent basis.

The role requires you in the office 2-days per week so you will need to live within a commutable distance of Exeter to be considered for the role or you will be in a position to relocate to the area.

As a Database Developer / SQL Developer you will design, develop and test high-quality database applications that support both internal systems and external business solutions.

You will be responsible for improving processes, solving complex problems whilst working collaboratively and supporting other team members.

Working in an agile environment, you will follow SCRUM and SOLID principles - you will take part in testing, including TDD, design reviews, code walkthroughs and inspections, and you will contribute to continuous improvement.

You will work with internal and external customers to capture requirements, and you will be communicating technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

You will be supporting a 24/7 production environment ensuring systems continue to meet the needs of new and existing platforms.

Additionally, you will:

• Mentor colleagues in database design and coding.

• Utilise AI agentic tools within software development to enhance productivity and efficiency

About You

To be a success in this role you will need experience in the following key areas: -

• Relational database analysis and design experience
• Experience with performance tuning
• Data experience, including warehousing analytics and visualisation platform development e.g. Power BI/Tableau
• Evidence of high-level participation in database-orientated commercial projects
• Proficient T-SQL development skills in Microsoft SQL Server from version 2016
• Proficient in SSIS, SSRS and SSAS Development
• Experience in using agentic AI environments i.e. Cline, Copilot or Gemini (or similar)
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, both external and internal, for example, during agile ceremonies, writing updates for internal and external users

I am looking to speak with good communicators who like to work collaboratively with a diverse range of technical experts within a highly effective technology team.

The role comes with a competitive salary and an outstanding benefits package which includes an enhanced pension, medical and healthcare, a bonus, good holiday allowance and much, much more!

Please note, to be considered for this role you will MUST have the Right to Work in the UK long-term without company sponsorship. Our customer is not able to sponsor candidates for this opportunity.

Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position.

No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

Bowerford Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Senior Support Analyst - 2 days Southampton/3 days Remote - up to 41K

A growing technology company is looking for a Senior Support Analyst to join its IT support team. The role involves providing 1st-3rd line technical support to customers, maintaining internal systems, and assisting with software testing and implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Log, diagnose, and resolve support issues.
• Provide timely responses to customer queries.
• Maintain internal systems and documentation.
• Test software fixes and implement updates.
• Escalate issues according to SLA requirements.
• Contribute to knowledgebase articles and process improvements.

Essential Skills

• Experience with Windows Client & Server operating systems.
• Experience working on a customer-focused support desk.

Desirable

• Microsoft SQL Server and SQL queries.
• VPN, IIS, and remote access technologies.
• Active Directory, networking, or Citrix experience.
• SQL Server SSIS Packages

Package

• 30-41K (depending on experience)
• Health scheme and potential bonuses
• Hybrid working with some travel

If you’re looking to join a friendly and inclusive culture that offers great career prospects, please get in touch today. We’d love to help you get your next role and enable you to fulfil your professional ambitions.

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Senior Support Analyst - 2 days Southampton/3 days Remote - up to 41K

A growing technology company is looking for a Senior Support Analyst to join its IT support team. The role involves providing 1st-3rd line technical support to customers, maintaining internal systems, and assisting with software testing and implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Log, diagnose, and resolve support issues.
• Provide timely responses to customer queries.
• Maintain internal systems and documentation.
• Test software fixes and implement updates.
• Escalate issues according to SLA requirements.
• Contribute to knowledgebase articles and process improvements.

Essential Skills

• Experience with Windows Client & Server operating systems.
• Experience working on a customer-focused support desk.

Desirable

• Microsoft SQL Server and SQL queries.
• VPN, IIS, and remote access technologies.
• Active Directory, networking, or Citrix experience.
• SQL Server SSIS Packages

Package

• 30-41K (depending on experience)
• Health scheme and potential bonuses
• Hybrid working with some travel

If you’re looking to join a friendly and inclusive culture that offers great career prospects, please get in touch today. We’d love to help you get your next role and enable you to fulfil your professional ambitions.

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Your new company
You will be working for a large, well-known organisation who are a big player within their industry.

Your new role

• Our client are seeking a talented Data Engineer to join their expanding data team. In this role, you’ll support the development and ongoing enhancement of their data platforms, including their enterprise data warehouse.
• Develop and refine advanced T-SQL queries, stored procedures, and database logic.
• Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL processes that feed into the data warehouse and wider analytics platforms.
• Play an active role in the growth, enhancement, and optimisation of the company’s data warehouse, ensuring it remains accurate and aligned with business needs.
• Support and maintain SSRS and Power BI reporting solutions that use warehouse and operational data.
• Assist with SQL Server administration, including installation, configuration, patching, security, and performance tuning.
• Monitor database and warehouse workloads, diagnosing and resolving performance or integrity issues.
• Ensure strong standards around data quality, governance, modelling, and security across all datasets and warehouse layers.
• Work closely with business stakeholders to translate requirements into well structured data models and reporting solutions.
• Contribute to internal documentation, best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform additional departmental tasks as required.

What you’ll need to succeed

• Strong experience working with T-SQL and SQL Server (2016+ preferred).
• Proficiency in Python for automation, Scripting, and data processing.
• Practical experience with SQL Server Database Administration tasks.
• Knowledge of data warehouse architecture, dimensional modelling, and ETL frameworks.
• Experience with SSIS or similar tools for ETL and data movement.
• Familiarity with reporting tools such as SSRS or Power BI.
• Knowledge of fabric is desirable but not essential.

What you’ll get in return
A permanent Data Engineer role that is paying up to £53,000pa + additional benefits.

What you need to do now
If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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A leading financial services company has an urgent 6 months + (inside ir35) requirement for a Data Governance & Quality Analyst to provide hands on support in executing data stewardship and governance activities, maintaining data quality, metadata and lineage, and supporting the implementation of governance standards, processes and tools to ensure the organisation can rely on accurate, well managed data for regulatory compliance, analytics and operational decision making, working under the direction of the business.

Key Responsibilities

Support the execution of strategic priorities for developing Data Governance capabilities, ensuring alignment with the data strategy, Data Protection Policy, SII data policy and the enterprise governance framework.

Key Skills / Experience

* Expertise in Data Governance concepts and best practice

* Demonstrable skills in Data Quality Analysis.

* Solid understanding of GDPR and The Data Protection Act 2018

* Experience in Microsoft Purview Data Governance is essential

* Working knowledge of Profisee (MDM) tooling is required

* Understanding of financial regulations and regulatory reporting

* Auditing experience

* Knowledge of or skills in Data warehousing, Data Lake and Big Data solutions (understanding SQL would be useful)

* Knowledge of Cloud based big data frameworks such as data lake, relational, Graph and other no-SQL databases

* Familiar with Cloud and Data Management trends, including open source projects, methodologies (connect and collect, hub and spoke, data fabrics, etc.) and leading commercial vendors that relate to data acquisition, management and the semantic web

* Microsoft Server technologies (Azure, T-SQL, SSIS, SSRS, Power BI) is desirable

* Understanding of Master Data Management technology landscape, processes and design principles

* Operational familiarity in the use of meta-Data Management, data quality, and data stewardship tools and platforms. Experience of Microsoft Purview is desirable.

* Data Lineage knowledge - ability to perform route cause analysis

* Proven track record in operating large Data Governance programs and managing enterprise data assets in a complex organisation

* Creating and implementing Data Governance frameworks and policies

* Experience using Data Governance & Data Quality systems and tools

* Experience querying databases using SQL is essential

* Experience with SQL Server (T-SQL, SSIS, SSRS, MDS) is desirable.

* Experience with Power BI

* Knowledge of data sources, transformation rules, and use of the data for the area of Data Stewardship

* Experience in the use of data catalogues and data quality technologies

* Experience of working within the financial sector

Software Engineer II
Hybrid: Manchester (1 day a week)
Inside IR35: £500
Duration: 6 months
Tech Stack: Java / Spring Boot, SQL Server, AWS, Kubernetes, CI/CD. Node.js/Python and SSIS experience is a bonus.

A technology-driven team is seeking an experienced Software Engineer II to support the design, build and operation of backend services within a financial data environment. This role is ideal for someone who values strong engineering practices, autonomy, and cross-functional collaboration.

You will help develop and operate backend systems that deliver accurate, timely financial data to critical enterprise processes. The role includes hands-on development, production support, and ensuring compliance with key regulatory frameworks such as SOX and GDPR/PII.

• Java / Spring Boot
• Python & Node.js
• Microsoft SQL Server, SQL optimisation
• SSIS (bonus)
• AWS
• Kubernetes, Docker
• CI/CD tooling
• Infrastructure as Code (TypeScript, AWS CDK)
• Exposure to Apache Spark is a plus

If this sounds like you, please apply.

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£60,000 (DOE)
Liverpool

Hyperloop are working with a leading client based in Liverpool who are looking for a DBA to join their growing team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and maintaining robust database solutions across Azure VM & cloud environments, whilst enforcing best practices in SQL development and source control.

The role would suit an experienced DBA with a strong background in SQL Server and Azure, with a proven track record of managing a secure, high performance database and data warehouse.

Key skills required:

• Proven record developing & supporting MI & Data Warehouse systems
• SQL Server Management Studio
• SSIS
• MS Azure (Data Factory)
• Visual Studio
• Sharedo
• Azure Synapse / Databricks
• Python (desirable)

The DBA role is based in Liverpool city centre & will be hybrid working with 3 days per week in the office.

The role is paying up to £60,000 + benefits and is commutable from Bolton, Birkenhead, Chester, Deeside, Manchester, Runcorn, Warrington and Wirral. To apply, click here!

Join a forward-thinking public sector organisation as a Business Intelligence Developer in Birmingham, Cardiff or Leeds. This role focuses on utilising analytics to drive data-driven decisions and enhance operational efficiency

Client Details

This public sector organisation operates within the analytics field and is committed to improving processes and decision-making through data insights. As a large organisation, it offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working on diverse and impactful projects

Description

• Develop and maintain business intelligence solutions to support organisational goals.
• Create Power BI dashboards and reports to present data insights effectively.
• Work closely with the Performance Analysts, lead BI Developer, CRM and SharePoint specialists to ensure that new and changed reporting requirements are properly captured prior to analysis and development.
• Lead in the design and support of robust routines for the production and delivery of reliable, accurate, agreed Management Information from key systems (case management, telephony, finance and HR)
• Assess requirements, design solutions, document models, and deliver ETL solutions using SSIS and Azure Data Factory.
• Develop and modify existing ETL models to support changes to the business process or emerging business needs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and understand data requirements.
• Ensure data quality, accuracy, and integrity across all reporting systems.
• Analyse complex datasets to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide technical expertise in the development of data models and visualisation tools.
• Support the implementation of new analytics technologies and methodologies.
• Train and support team members on the use of business intelligence tools.

Profile

A successful Business Intelligence Developer should have:

• Proficiency in Power BI / business intelligence tools and data visualisation techniques.
• A strong background in data analysis and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of ETL / Integration processes
• Demonstrable skills in SQL and SSIS
• Knowledge of Azure environments / Azure Data Factory is highly desirable
• Experience in managing and processing large datasets.
• Knowledge of database management systems and query languages.
• The ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• A degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field, such as computer science or analytics.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from 45,123 to 49,046 GBP.
• Generous 10% pension match scheme.
• 1 day per week in the office hybrid working arrangement
• Permanent role in a reputable public sector organisation.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within analytics.
• Work in a central Birmingham location, with accessible transport links.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Business Intelligence Developer in the public sector, apply today to join this impactful organisation in Birmingham.

A leading financial services company has an urgent 6 months + (inside ir35) requirement for a Data Governance & Quality Analyst to provide hands on support in executing data stewardship and governance activities, maintaining data quality, metadata and lineage, and supporting the implementation of governance standards, processes and tools to ensure the organisation can rely on accurate, well managed data for regulatory compliance, analytics and operational decision making, working under the direction of the business.

Key Responsibilities

Support the execution of strategic priorities for developing Data Governance capabilities, ensuring alignment with the data strategy, Data Protection Policy, SII data policy and the enterprise governance framework.

Key Skills / Experience

* Expertise in Data Governance concepts and best practice

* Demonstrable skills in Data Quality Analysis.

* Solid understanding of GDPR and The Data Protection Act 2018

* Experience in Microsoft Purview Data Governance is essential

* Working knowledge of Profisee (MDM) tooling is required

* Understanding of financial regulations and regulatory reporting

* Auditing experience

* Knowledge of or skills in Data warehousing, Data Lake and Big Data solutions (understanding SQL would be useful)

* Knowledge of Cloud based big data frameworks such as data lake, relational, Graph and other no-SQL databases

* Familiar with Cloud and Data Management trends, including open source projects, methodologies (connect and collect, hub and spoke, data fabrics, etc.) and leading commercial vendors that relate to data acquisition, management and the semantic web

* Microsoft Server technologies (Azure, T-SQL, SSIS, SSRS, Power BI) is desirable

* Understanding of Master Data Management technology landscape, processes and design principles

* Operational familiarity in the use of meta-Data Management, data quality, and data stewardship tools and platforms. Experience of Microsoft Purview is desirable.

* Data Lineage knowledge - ability to perform route cause analysis

* Proven track record in operating large Data Governance programs and managing enterprise data assets in a complex organisation

* Creating and implementing Data Governance frameworks and policies

* Experience using Data Governance & Data Quality systems and tools

* Experience querying databases using SQL is essential

* Experience with SQL Server (T-SQL, SSIS, SSRS, MDS) is desirable.

* Experience with Power BI

* Knowledge of data sources, transformation rules, and use of the data for the area of Data Stewardship

* Experience in the use of data catalogues and data quality technologies

* Experience of working within the financial sector

£60,000 (DOE)
Liverpool (hybrid)

Hyperloop are working with a Liverpool-based client who are looking for a Senior SQL Developer to join their growing team on a permanent basis, with hybrid working on offer.

The successful candidate will design & maintain robust database solutions across Azure VM & cloud environments, enforcing best practice SQL development and source control.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years’ commercial experience in a similar role, ideally as a Database Administrator or SQL Developer, with experience across both MS SQL Server and Azure.

Key skills required for the SQL DBA role:

• SQL Server MS
• SSIS
• T-SQL
• Azure Data Factory
• Visual Studio
• Strong written & verbal communication

Desirables:

• Python
• Azure Synapse / Databricks
• Flink / Kafka

The role will be on a hybrid working basis with 3 days per week in the Liverpool office. The role is commutable from the surrounding area, including Birkenhead, Chester, Runcorn, Warrington and the Wirral. To apply, click here!

Software Engineer II

Hybrid : Manchester (1 day a week)

Inside IR35: £500

Duration: 6 months

Tech Stack: Java / Spring Boot, SQL Server, AWS, Kubernetes, CI/CD. Node.js/Python and SSIS experience is a bonus.

A technology-driven team is seeking an experienced Software Engineer II to support the design, build and operation of backend services within a financial data environment. This role is ideal for someone who values strong engineering practices, autonomy, and cross-functional collaboration.

You will help develop and operate backend systems that deliver accurate, timely financial data to critical enterprise processes. The role includes hands-on development, production support, and ensuring compliance with key regulatory frameworks such as SOX and GDPR/PII.

Java / Spring Boot

Python & Node.js

Microsoft SQL Server , SQL optimisation

SSIS (bonus)

AWS

Kubernetes , Docker

CI/CD tooling

Infrastructure as Code (TypeScript, AWS CDK)

Exposure to Apache Spark is a plus

If this sounds like you, please apply.

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Software Engineer II Hybrid: Manchester (1 day a week) Inside IR35: £500 Duration: 6 months Tech Stack: Java / Spring Boot, SQL Server, AWS, Kubernetes, CI/CD. Node.js/Python and SSIS experience is a bonus. A technology‑driven team is seeking an experienced Software Engineer II to support the design, build and operation of backend services within a financial data environment. This role is ideal for someone who values strong engineering practices, autonomy, and cross‑functional collaboration. You will help develop and operate backend systems that deliver accurate, timely financial data to critical enterprise processes. The role includes hands-on development, production support, and ensuring compliance with key regulatory frameworks such as SOX and GDPR/PII. Java / Spring Boot Python & Node.js Microsoft SQL Server, SQL optimisation SSIS (bonus) AWS Kubernetes, Docker CI/CD tooling Infrastructure as Code (TypeScript, AWS CDK) Exposure to Apache Spark is a plusIf this sounds like you, please apply. Please click to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out more about Computer Futures please visit Computer Futures, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC(phone number removed) England and Wales

Junior Mid SQL Server DBA

We re looking for a Junior Mid Level SQL Server Database Administrator to join a skilled and supportive Data Services team where you ll build on strong foundations and grow into a well-rounded mid-level DBA.

You ll work alongside Senior DBAs and collaborate with infrastructure, development and support teams to keep the SQL Server estate secure, available and performing at its best while gaining exposure to automation, modern database practices and cloud technologies.

What you ll be doing

• Supporting SQL Server installations, patching, monitoring and day-to-day administration
• Managing backups, restores, health checks and performance monitoring
• Assisting with troubleshooting performance issues, blocking, deadlocks and connectivity
• Supporting database performance tuning, query optimisation and index analysis
• Working with HA/DR solutions and helping test recovery procedures
• Maintaining database security, access control and best practices
• Collaborating across teams on releases, improvements and SQL code reviews
• Documenting solutions and contributing to continuous improvement

What you ll bring

• 2+ years experience supporting Microsoft SQL Server in a DBA-focused role
• Strong SQL Server administration fundamentals and solid T-SQL skills
• Experience with backup & recovery strategies
• Exposure to performance tuning concepts
• Experience supporting production environments
• Strong problem-solving skills and clear communication

Nice to have

• SQL Server Replication or HA/DR exposure
• PowerShell or automation experience
• CI/CD awareness (Azure DevOps, Jenkins)
• Exposure to Azure data services or SSIS
• SQL Server or Azure certifications

Why join?

This is a great opportunity to develop your DBA career in a collaborative environment where learning is encouraged, knowledge is shared, and you ll gain hands-on experience across a varied SQL Server estate.

Occasional out-of-hours work may be required for planned maintenance or critical incidents.

Your new company This company is a well‑respected charity and registered social landlord dedicated to providing high‑quality, affordable homes and supporting thriving communities across South Devon. The organisation now manages over 4,000 homes spanning areas from Dartmoor National Park to the urban centres of Teignbridge, the South Hams, West Devon, Mid Devon, East Devon, and Exeter. As a non‑profit housing provider, they deliver a full range of housing and tenant support services, including property repairs and maintenance, rent management, financial advice, and neighbourhood development initiatives. Its work is focused on raising service standards, adapting to evolving community needs, and helping residents access opportunities that improve their wellbeing and quality of life. The organisation's vision-"Homes people love, a landlord you can trust"-is reflected in its values of being friendly, accessible, collaborative, and committed to continuous improvement. The business works closely with tenants, partners, and local stakeholders to build sustainable, inclusive communities. Your new role The purpose of this role is to lead the development and operation of the organisation's data engineering capability, ensuring that data is efficiently extracted from source systems, transformed through robust ETL/ELT processes, and loaded into well‑structured data models that support strategic reporting, analytics, and Business Intelligence. The post‑holder will develop scalable pipelines, improve data quality, enhance data models, and strengthen data governance and standards across the organisation. Through collaboration, knowledge sharing, and the application of modern data engineering practices, the role will drive improvements in organisational data maturity and contribute to the successful implementation of the data strategy. To work within the Company's Equality and Diversity Policy, Health and Safety Policy, Customer Service and Performance Policies ensuring that these are complied with throughout all activities within the scope of this role to ensure the highest standards of customer care. Ensure that all activities undertaken are carried out to the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in accordance with the Company's policies and procedures. Bring your skills, your ideas and your initiative to the role. What you'll need to succeed To thrive in this role as a Data Engineer, you'll bring a strong blend of technical expertise, analytical capability, and a commitment to delivering high‑quality data solutions that support organisational goals. Qualifications & Background You'll have: A relevant degree (or equivalent experience gained through progressively responsible data roles); or a formal professional qualification within Data Engineering. Technical Experience You'll need:Experience as a Data Engineer or in a similar technical data role. Experience designing, building, and maintaining ETL/ELT pipelines. Hands‑on experience with orchestration tools such as SSIS, Azure Data Factory, or similar. Practical experience implementing data validation, exception reporting, reconciliation checks, and data quality rules. Strong ability to transform, cleanse, and manipulate datasets using SQL/T‑SQL. Experience producing clear technical documentation, data flows, and specifications. Ability to design and implement dimensional data models (e.g., star schema) including Slowly Changing Dimensions (SCD Type 1/2) for accurate historical reporting. Desirable: Experience in the Social Housing sector. Exposure to BI tools such as Power BI or SSRS. Experience with CI/CD, automated testing, or DataOps practices. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities You should demonstrate: Strong SQL and T‑SQL development skills, including performance optimisation. A solid understanding of relational databases and technologies such as Azure SQL Database. Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills. Awareness of cloud cost optimisation (compute, storage, pipeline efficiency). Understanding of data lifecycle management. Knowledge of RBAC and secure data access management principles. Ability to gather, interpret, and translate stakeholder requirements into technical solutions. Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise competing tasks. Understanding of data ethics, privacy, confidentiality, and regulatory frameworks such as GDPR. The ability to explain complex technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders. Willingness to support and upskill colleagues in data engineering concepts. A proactive, self‑motivated approach and a commitment to high‑quality service delivery. Ability to identify gaps in your own knowledge and seek opportunities for professional development. Desirable:Knowledge of Python for data manipulation, profiling, and data quality tasks. Core Competencies Customer Focus: You seek to understand stakeholder needs and ensure outcomes meet expectations. Communication: You keep others informed, build strong relationships, and are approachable and collaborative. Critical Thinking: You challenge existing processes and contribute new ideas to improve outcomes. Flexibility & Adaptability: You adopt practical approaches to deliver results in a changing environment. Leadership & Ownership: You take responsibility for implementing actions that support organisational aims. Teamwork: You work effectively with colleagues to achieve shared objectives. What you'll get in return Hybrid Working Model - 1 day a week in the office. Pension Model - Company 1.5 X your contribution. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. 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Location: Home based / RemoteDepartment: JMG GroupJob Type: Full timeContract Type: Permanent

JMG Group is a Private Equity backed insurance broking group based in Guiseley, West Yorkshire with strong regional office representation around the UK. We are a top 30 broker, growing rapidly having completed numerous acquisitions since our MBO in 2020. We place over £350m+ of Gross Written Premium into the market annually and our teams are very well respected in the market. Customer excellence is the backbone of our business, which means that our people, systems, and processes are central to our success

The Role

We’re accelerating our data strategy to support sustained organic and acquisitive growth. As Data Manager, you will own the group’s data platform, governance, and analytics enablement-ensuring reliable, secure, and timely management information (MI) and unlocking value with SQL, Power BI, and applied AI. The role blends hands on technical leadership with stakeholder engagement across the Group.

Our environment

You’ll work closely with colleagues across the IT team and wider Group functions; the role is hands on and outcomes-focused, supporting leadership with consistent, actionable insights as we scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Data platform ownership: Lead the design, operation, and evolution of our SQL Server data warehouse. Establish best practice standards for schema design and performance tuning in SQL Server/SSMS.
• ETL/ELT & integration: Define and manage pipelines (e.g., SSIS & Power Query) that consolidate sources including core broking systems (e.g., Acturis) and newly acquired businesses; deliver prompt, accurate, and comprehensive integration into group reporting.
• Power BI enablement: Own datasets, semantic models, DAX development, row-level security, gateway/configuration, and performance. Partner with BI Developers/Analysts to deliver automated, actionable dashboards for leadership and frontline teams.
• AI for analytics: Introduce and steward responsible AI use to enrich insights and automate MI.
• Data governance: Implement policies and controls for data quality, develop and maintain step-by-step documentation of key weekly and monthly processes, embed validation and exception reporting so errors are identified and resolved promptly.
• Stakeholder management: Build strong relationships across group, including Finance, Compliance, Operations, Insurer Relations and business units; translate requirements into robust data solutions and ensure MI is understood and used.
• Team leadership: Mentor, develop and utilise a small team (BI Developers/Analysts) to deliver data strategy.
• Acquisition reviews: identify potential synergies.
• Roadmap & delivery: Maintain a roadmap covering platform improvements, AI use-cases, new acquisitions integration, and reporting simplification; track benefits and adoption.

Key Skills Required

• Advanced SQL: stored procedures, views, window functions, temp tables, CTEs, query optimisation; confident with advanced SSMS query writing.
• Significant experience delivering Power BI models and dashboards (DAX, Power Query, RLS, performance).
• Advanced Excel: advanced formulas, Pivot tables, Power Pivot.
• ETL/ELT tooling (SSIS/Power Query) and dimensional modelling (Star Schema).
• Practical AI/ML exposure (e.g., Python notebooks, Azure ML, or equivalent) and the ability to operationalise models responsibly within reporting workflows.
• Proven track record integrating disparate systems post-acquisition and delivering reliable and consistent group MI.
• Excellent communication at all levels across the business from entry level to director.
• Stakeholder engagement, and the ability to translate complex data into clear business actions.
• Team management experience: Confident in leading, managing and developing a small team of analysts.

Nice to Have skills:

• Experience with Acturis data extraction and automation of broking MI.
• Microsoft Fabric/Azure experience.
• Implementation, management and usage of API pipelines for reporting.
• Experience of working in the insurance industry.
• SSIS administration; Power BI governance at tenant level.
• Project management experience.

Qualifications

• Degree in a quantitative field (or equivalent experience).
• Microsoft certifications (DP-203, PL-300) advantageous.
• Evidence of continuous learning in data engineering, BI, and AI.

What we offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with level of experience
• Hybrid working options considered following training & probation completion
• Free parking
• Company Pension scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement & Birthday off
• Death in service scheme

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Role: Senior Data Engineer Background: Leveraging data analytics to provide insights and recommendations to drive strategic decision-making collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Finance, Accounting, Operations, HR, and others to deliver accurate and timely financial reporting, dashboards, analytics, and data-driven insights. Key Accountabilities A Senior Data Engineer (Production Support) will be responsible for monitoring, maintaining, and supporting ETL processes, data pipelines, and data warehouse environments. The ideal candidate should have strong troubleshooting skills, hands-on experience with ETL tools, and the ability to quickly resolve production issues to ensure data availability, accuracy, and reliability. \* Monitor and support daily ETL processes, data pipelines, and batch jobs to ensure timely and accurate data delivery. \* Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, job failures, and performance bottlenecks across ETL and data warehouse systems. \* Work Closely with Data platform team to resolve data load issues. \* Perform root cause analysis of recurring issues and implement permanent fixes. \* Collaborate with development teams to transition projects smoothly into production and ensure operational readiness. \* Implement and maintain monitoring, alerting, and logging solutions for proactive issue detection. \* Ensure data quality, consistency, and availability through ongoing validation and health checks. \* Apply best practices for production support, including incident management, change management, and problem management. \* Work closely with business users, data analysts, and other stakeholders to resolve data-related queries. \* Document runbooks, support procedures, and knowledge base articles to streamline production operations. \* Continuously optimize processes for reliability, performance, and scalability in production environments. \* Ensure compliance with data security, access controls, and audit requirements in production systems. Day-to-Day Tasks - Senior Data Engineer (Production Support) Production Support: \* Check system dashboards, logs, and alerts for failures or anomalies. \* Verify data quality and integrity checks (row counts, duplicates, missing data, schema changes). \* Review ETL/ELT job runs, data pipeline executions, and batch processes. \* Validate data loads into staging, warehouse, and downstream systems for critical tables. \* Monitor real-time and scheduled jobs to ensure SLAs are met. \* Investigate and resolve production issues (job failures, data inconsistencies, performance delays). \* Collaborate with business users to resolve data access or reporting issues. \* Coordinate with development/engineering teams for fixes, hot patches, or re-runs of failed jobs. \* Track and document incidents, resolutions, and preventive measures in ticketing systems (e.g., ServiceNow, Jira). \* Participate in daily/weekly operations meetings to report status and highlight issues. \* Handover critical ongoing issues to on-call/offshore support (if applicable). Minor Works/ Maintenance: \* Enhance Existing models with addition of fields as per the requirements. \* Help with Deployments and initial loads during Go-live. \* Perform root cause analysis for recurring or high-severity incidents. Proactive/Preventive Work: \* Fine-tune ETL workflows and SQL queries to improve performance. \* Implement monitoring scripts and automation to reduce manual intervention. \* Restructure the Load plans to improve effeciency. \* Review security and access controls to ensure compliance. \* Update documentation (runbooks, troubleshooting guides, SOPs) for operational continuity. Skills and Capability requirements: \* 6+ years of experience with ETL, data pipelines, and data warehouse production environments. \* Strong expertise in troubleshooting ETL/ELT processes using tools such as Matillion, Informatica, ODI, or SSIS. \* Experience in cloud-based data platforms like Snowflake. \* Proven ability to analyze job failures, perform root cause analysis, and implement permanent fixes. \* Hands-on experience with monitoring, alerting, and logging tools. \* Familiarity with incidents, problem, and change management processes in ITIL-based environments. \* Strong SQL programming and debugging skills with relational and cloud databases. \* Experience with traditional and non-traditional forms of analytical data design (Kimbal, Inmon etc) \* Excellent communication skills to interact with business users, analysts, and cross-functional technical teams. Nice to Have \* Domain knowledge in the area of finance data is preferred. \* Experience with SAP Systems and Databases \* Knowledge of data visualization tools, such as PowerBI or Tableau

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Job Title: IT Service Desk Specialist

Location: Bristol 5 days on site

Contract Type: 6 months - possibility for extension

We’re looking for an experienced IT Service Desk Specialist to join a busy Data Platforms team supporting Reporting and Analytics applications for a leading utility client.

This role will suit someone who enjoys working at the intersection of IT operations and the business - managing access, supporting applications, coordinating changes, and incidents through the service desk.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the first point of contact for incidents and service requests via JIRA/service desk
• Log, categorise, triage, and resolve tickets, escalating to 2nd line where required
• Perform daily system health checks and proactively log/manage issues
• Review weekend batch streams and backup performance, escalating exceptions
• Manage user access and security provisioning (including Active Directory updates)
• Conduct periodic access audits ensuring compliance with data governance controls
• Coordinate and implement Change Requests (CRs)
• Promote and migrate changes into Test and Production environments
• Support developers with application access, deployments, and troubleshooting
• Provide clear communication and status updates to business and IT stakeholders

Skills & Experience:

• Experience in a Service Desk/Application Support role
• Strong understanding of ITIL processes and change management
• Good knowledge of Windows-based enterprise applications
• Highly organised, process-driven, and detail-oriented
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build trusted stakeholder relationships

Tech Environment (desirable)

Windows Server | Active Directory | Oracle | SQL Server | Power BI | OBIEE | SSIS | IIS | PowerShell | VMware | JIRA

Please be advised: if you haven’t heard from us within 48 hours, then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion. We may, however, keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

Exeter, Devon (Hybrid with 2 days per week in office)

About Us

At FDB (First Databank), we create and deliver the world s most trusted drug knowledge, enabling healthcare professionals to make critical decisions that improve patient safety, efficiency, and outcomes. Our solutions are embedded across hospitals, GP practices, pharmacies, and wider healthcare systems, supporting millions of patients every day.

Our values guide everything we do: Better Together, Clear Expectations, Constantly Curious, and Health at the Heart. If these resonate with you, you ll feel right at home with us.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a talented Database Developer to join us on a full-time, permanent basis.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of innovative healthcare technology, shaping and optimising complex database environments that operate at the cutting edge of the medical industry.

We ll enable you to grow your expertise in modern data platforms and AI-supported development tools, work alongside like-minded and exceptional people and further develop your technical capabilities.

The Role

As a Database Developer, you will design, develop and test high-quality database applications that support both internal systems and external business solutions.

Specifically, you ll seek to improve processes, solve complex business problems and work in a collaborative style to support your colleagues. You ll provide resource estimates and progress updates, as well as ensuring documentation can be understood.

Working in our agile environment, you will follow Scrum and SOLID principles, take part in structured testing, including TDD, design reviews, code walkthroughs and inspections, and contribute to continuous improvement.

You will work with internal and external customers to capture requirements, such as user stories and supporting analysis, communicating technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences. Supporting our 24/7 clinical prescribing production environment, you will ensure systems continue to meet the needs of new and existing prescribing platforms.

Additionally, you will:

• Mentor colleagues in design and coding syntax/style
• Utilise AI agentic tools within software development to enhance productivity and efficiency

About You

• Relational database analysis and design experience
• Experience with performance tuning
• Data experience, including warehousing analytics and visualisation platform development, e.g. Power BI/Tableau
• Evidence of high-level participation in database-orientated commercial projects
• Proficient T-SQL development skills in Microsoft SQL Server from version 2016
• Proficient in SSIS, SSRS and SSAS Development
• Experience in using agentic AI environments i.e. Cline, Copilot, Gemini, etc.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written, both external and internal, for example, during agile ceremonies, writing updates for internal and external users

The Benefits

You will be joining a very supportive team where you will have the opportunity to grow and develop new skills. In addition, FDB offers:

• Competitive salary
• 25 working days holiday per annum plus statutory holidays
• Flexible option for employees to take additional holiday
• Annual company bonus scheme
• Health and Wellbeing allowance
• HealthShield flexible health cash-back scheme
• Electric Vehicle scheme
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Charity days
• Full flexible working
• Enhanced maternity/paternity schemes
• and many more !

Other organisations may call this role SQL Developer, Senior SQL Developer, Database Engineer, BI Developer, Data Warehouse Developer, or SQL Server Developer.

An exciting opportunity has emerged for a Data Analyst to join the homelessness department at one of Adecco’s leading Local Government clients in a temporary role for the next six months, with potential extension beyond this. This is a full time role (36 hours per week, Monday to Friday) working hybridly from our client’s West London office 2 days each week, and previous experience of working within a local government housing department would be highly desirable.

The role will be reporting directly into the Assistant Director Housing Demand/ Programme Director, and the work is analysing data in the service to provide management insight and is core to financial control within housing demand. It will assist in providing accurate budgetary forecasting and analysis of their cohort in temporary accommodation, and those households presenting as homeless, and will enable the effective prioritisation of project work to manage spend within the directorate as well as improve outcomes for residents.

There are data quality issues within our client’s systems, so this role would need to actively understand the accuracy of the data, cross-compare sources and potentially do other investigatory work to provide a view about reliability, as well as identify ways to data cleanse and resolve some of the issues identified.

Other key elements of this role include:

• Designing, developing, testing and debugging SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) against BI Power reports
• Providing technical support to interpret business and service needs enabling new and improved reports
• Being an expert for the housing business, when discussing the use of Big Data and explaining the stories the data evidences against report outputs.
• Providing drive optimal, innovative, scalable and high performing solutions for Business Intelligence and Visualisation, as part of a broader Data and Analytics portfolio
• Working with business & IT partners to understand data, improve the data and deliver informative solution visually which integrates backend data base.
• Influencing and educating business users to ensure data is accurate and evidences alignment to business deliverables and targets.
• Guiding and leading solution delivery for Business Intelligence and Visualisation of data
• Working with functional and technical associates to gather, refine business requirements, provide technical support/consulting, plan and prioritise work, coordinate the estimation and quotation for work to be done by various teams.
• Building out using SQL and progress databases for Power BI reports
• Transforming raw data into meaningful insights.
• An ability to produce interactive and user-friendly dashboards and reports.
• Performing a wide range of tasks such as reporting, building dashboards, building data models, analysing datasets, and administration of Power BI tools.
• Must have extensive knowledge and expertise in business intelligence, databases, and technical aspects of BI tools.
• Experience in data preparation, data gateway, and data warehousing projects
• Experience working with the Microsoft Business Intelligence Stack (Power BI, SSAS, SSRS, and SSIS)
• Experience with a self-service tool such as Power BI or Tableau
• Understanding of SQL, and an ability to produce reports with direct backend data feeds to support updates.

Key relationships (both internal & external) in this role will be with:

• Strategy and Change colleagues, as well as those in other parts of the organisation
• External organisations and partners such as the NHS Borough-Based partnership, Office for National Statistics, the Greater London Authority, and the London Office of Technology and Innovation
• External providers/consultancies
• Local Government networks and employer bodies
• Councillors

The ideal candidate will be somebody who is an expert in understanding and applying a range of modern tools and techniques to analyse data, as well as excellent skills in querying and reporting on datasets through modern tools such as R, Python etc, including creating dashboards and visualisations.

Substantial experience of working in data and analysis in a local authority or housing organisation would be highly desirable. Interviews will take place virtually, and applicants will ideally be immediately available or on a short notice period (1-2 weeks’ maximum).

Only applicants who feel they meet the above criteria need apply.