Data Services Lead

Job Description:

Data Services Lead | Outside IR35 | SQL | Data Developer | SQL Developer | Power BI | Azure SQL |Azure Storage| .NET | Hybrid  
 
I’m working with a fast-growing tech company that’s transforming how businesses manage safety and compliance across thousands of sites. Their platform is built on a robust .NET ecosystem and is scaling rapidly—now they need a Data Services Lead to take full ownership of the data layer and help drive that growth. This is a hybrid role and would be expected to be in the office in Derby 2 / 3 days per week, this is mandatory.
 
This is a hands-on, backend-focused role where you’ll take full ownership of the data layer as a Data Services Lead—from architecture and performance to compliance and BI. If you’re someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys solving real-world problems, and wants to shape both technology and process, this could be a great fit. 
 
 What You’ll Be Doing as a Data Services Lead: 

• Designing and optimising schemas, stored procedures, and SQL queries 

• Managing distributed databases across multiple regions 

• Setting up and configuring Azure SQL and Azure Storage 

• Monitoring live systems and resolving performance issues (deadlocks, spikes, etc.) 

• Leading compliance workflows and documentation in a regulated environment 

• Supporting BI delivery (Power BI experience helpful, but this isn’t a BI role) 

 
 What They are Looking For: 

• Strong experience in MSSQL, data architecture, and engineering 

• Deep understanding of query optimisation and execution plans 

• Experience with Azure cloud services and .NET/Entity Framework 

• Comfortable working in regulated environments (e.g., GDPR) 

• Familiarity with ETL processes, semantic models, and Power BI/DAX 

• Someone who’s backend-focused—not just reporting, but building the engine 

 
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that’s scaling quickly and investing heavily in its data infrastructure. You’ll be working with a team that values collaboration, autonomy, and building things that actually make a difference. 

Data Services Lead | Outside IR35 | SQL | Data Developer | SQL Developer | Power BI | Azure SQL |Azure Storage| .NET | Hybrid