SQL and Data Engineer

Bright Purple Resourcing Careers
Edinburgh
3 months ago
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We are looking for an SQL expert who is also codes in C#/.Net for an Edinburgh (hybrid) role focussed strongly on Data Engineering. The company is a scale-up B2B Fintech with huge runway and funding; they need to scale the product to meet growing demand. The role will be split between traditional support and Agile development across the Microsoft tech stack.

Key skills:

  • Extensive SQL(T-SQL) skills
  • Document processes, SQL scripts, and workflows
  • Strong C#/.Net Dev skillset - Build, maintain and optimise customer-facing reports and internal dashboards
  • Azure experience with SQL / App Services and Storage

The role:

  • Communicate with customers to problem solve and troubleshoot
  • Help with large data migrations and code to integrate
  • Build new tools for customers that are bespoke to their integration
  • Use SQL and C#/.Net to optimise and build new features

If you are keen APPLY NOW.


Bright Purple is an equal opportunities employer: we are proud to work with clients who share our values of diversity and inclusion in our industry.


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