As a Senior Database Developer, you will own the design, integrity and performance of Credit Benchmark’s data platform, shaping data models and schemas for scalable analytics. You’ll work with cross‑functional teams across London, Bangalore and New York, taking architectural ownership from green-field initiatives to enhancements of mature systems. You will explore modern data fabrics while leveraging our SQL Server core, and contribute across the full stack as needed. This is a hands-on, high-impact role with real influence on how data powers our credit risk products.
Pay / Benefits
Real ownership of database architecture decisions
Exposure to senior stakeholders and financial risk products
Small, high-calibre team across London, New York, Bengaluru
Competitive holiday package
Private health insurance
Company pension scheme (UK) plus hybrid working pattern
Responsibilities
Maintain and enhance the data platform powering CB’s product suite
Analyze and troubleshoot production DB issues with root-cause analysis and performance diagnostics
Design and implement database solutions to meet business needs
Enhance backend data platforms to deliver new requirements
Maintain SQL Server 2019+ ecosystem including SSIS/SSRS
Build data pipelines using dbt alongside SSIS/SSRS
Own schema and data model design decisions applying warehousing principles
Evolve platform structure as data volumes grow balancing performance and cost
Contribute to decisions on integrating Databricks/Snowflake with SQL Server core
Document architecture, schema decisions and data flows for maintainability and audit
Collaborate with front-end and other teams to deliver end-to-end solutions
Work with Product Owners and Operations across London, Bangalore and New York
Follow secure, efficient coding practices within an Agile, squad-based environment
Key requirements
SQL Server background — 8+ years
Strong SQL Server skills (SQL 2019+)
Expert T-SQL
Performance tuning and index optimisation
Knowledge of SQL Server In-Memory OLTP
Hands-on data architecture ability for schema/data modelling decisions
Experience with Redgate SQL Monitor for production diagnostics
Experience with schema migrations, deployment scripts, versioning, rollback strategies
Experience with Microsoft SQL Server Data Tools
Hands-on experience with dbt for data transformation
Experience with Power BI and paginated/report-server reporting
Understanding of data warehousing models (Inmon/Kimball) and BI solutions
Full database development lifecycle understanding
Experience with Git, Jira, SQL Sentry or similar tools
Secure coding practices and strong analytical skills
Excellent written and spoken English; Agile experience
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