Lead SQL Developer

Salary: £61,000 - 101,000 per year

Requirements:

• At least 5 years experience in a SQL Developer, Database Developer, Data Engineer or similar role.
• Experience of managing a team, as well as coaching and mentoring others.
• Strong Microsoft SQL Server experience, including queries, stored procedures, scripts and database objects.
• Experience creating or supporting data feeds, ETL/ELT processes, integrations or data pipelines.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Experience using source control tools such as Git.
• Experience developing or supporting Python-based solutions.
• Desirable: degree-level qualification in a STEM subject or equivalent experience.
• Desirable: experience with Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Factory, Dataflows, Lakehouse or Warehouse solutions.
• Desirable: experience developing or supporting REST API integrations or C# development.

Responsibilities:

• Analyse business requirements and translate them into database and integration solutions.
• Design, develop and maintain SQL queries, stored procedures, scripts and database objects.
• Build and support integrations between internal and third-party systems.
• Integrate, transform and validate data for reporting and operational processes.
• Investigate and resolve data, reporting, performance and integration issues.
• Document data flows and technical changes.
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts and stakeholders to deliver effective data solutions.
• Lead, coach and develop a team of SQL Developers, setting clear objectives and supporting performance and development through check-in conversations.
• Provide direction and oversight of project controls and ensure the team understands and complies with quality, programme and cost requirements.

Technologies:

• API
• Azure
• C#
• ETL
• Fabric
• Git
• Support
• Python
• REST
• SQL
• Cloud

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We are JN Bentley, a leading civil engineering and construction organisation that directly employs over 2,500 people. We are a fast-growing business working alongside organisations such as National Grid, Rolls Royce, Yorkshire Water, United Utilities, Welsh Water, Severn Trent Water, the Environment Agency and the Coal Authority, and our annual revenue across JN Bentley and our design and build companies MMB and JBA Bentley now exceeds £500 million. We are looking for a Lead SQL Developer to join our expanding development team based in Leeds. This role offers hybrid working from our Leeds office two days per week, a competitive salary, a fantastic working culture, and a supportive environment with access to a wide range of financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits.

last updated 36 week of 2026