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Fast-growing tech start-up seeks Data Engineer SQL & Azure - Location: Hybrid (two days a week in Edinburgh HQ) Share Options
Our Client is a fast-growing tech startup helping ambitious companies grow revenue, engagement, and digitise their operations. Their all-in-one platform powers ticketing, memberships, apps, insights, and more - with a focus on helping forward-thinking companies modernise how they connect with their audience. Theyve grown rapidly and are now scaling their Build team to ensure every customer receives a world class experience .

Looking for a pragmatic and versatile SQL expert to split their time between operations for the support team and backend engineering projects that deliver tangible improvements for all clients.

SQL / Data Engineer - You will:

? Handle one-off ad-hoc customer requests s afely and automate recurring tasks
? Build internal tools and develop customer-facing reporting
? Deliver backend integrations and features that improve customer experience
This hybrid role combines problem-solving for one-offs and engineering execution that benefits everyone on our platform.

SQL / Data Engineer - Responsibilities:

Operational Support (50%)

? Respond to ad-hoc support requests requiring database or system interventions
? Maintain internal tooling(admin dashboards, scripts) to reduce repetitive work
? Document processes, SQL scripts, and workflows
? Identify recurring support tasks and automate them for efficiency
? Collaborate with support to triage requests and define s operating procedures
? Complete one-off data migrations when onboarding customers
Engineering (50%)

? Build, maintain and optimise customer-facing reports and internal dashboards
? Implement CRM integrations or other backend workflows that improve operations and client experience, contributing to product road map
? Contribute to backend bug fixes, optimisations, and platform enhancements
? Own data-oriented build projects end-to- end

SQL / Data Engineer - What Youll Need

? 2-5 years of experience working on data solutions
? Strong SQL (T-SQL) and database administration skills
? Back end development in C# / .NET / EF Core (or proven ability to learn quickly)
? Experience with Azure (SQL Database, AppServices, Storage)
? Understanding of operational risk and data governance
? Good communication skills - able to work across support, product, and engineering teams

SQL / Data Engineer - B onus Points If You Have:

? Experience working as part of a development team building integrations and APIs
(REST, web hooks, OAuth) -roadmap is integration- heavy
? Previous startup or SaaS experience - you work well in fast-moving, high-autonomy environments
? Experience in a support - adjacent position - you understand the impact of customer ops work

SQL / Data Engineer - Why Join ?

? 25 days holiday, your birthday off and the Scottish bank holidays
? Share options - they want everyone to be part of their success
? Dedicated monthly social budget
? Autonomy to work in the way that suits you and take on real responsibility
? Career progression: this role is designed to evolve as you automate operational work and take on more platform responsibilities
? Be on frontline of a fast-growing tech company

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