Principal Database & Analytics Engineer

Salary: £59,000 - 99,000 per year

Requirements:

• Deep expertise in SQL Server and database engineering, including performance optimisation, schema design, data modelling and operational support.
• Strong knowledge of relational database design principles, normalisation and data modelling.
• Ability to write complex SQL queries, stored procedures, views and functions.
• Strong mathematical aptitude and ability to analyse complex datasets and processes.
• Strong knowledge of DAX and Power Query (M language).
• Experience with Azure SQL Managed Instance, including configuration, connectivity, authentication, security and troubleshooting integration with cloud-based systems.
• Experience in performance tuning, query optimisation and indexing strategies.
• Experience with ETL processes and data integration.
• Knowledge of data governance, data quality and information security principles.
• Familiarity with source control and software development lifecycle practices.
• Strong experience delivering business applications, integrations and data-driven solutions to solve complex organisational challenges.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into well-engineered technical solutions.
• Experience designing and supporting reporting and analytics capabilities, ideally including Power BI and modern Microsoft data technologies such as Fabric.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences, adapting communication style to suit stakeholders and situations.
• Comfortable working in Agile environments and collaborating with Product Owners, Engineers and business stakeholders.
• Self-motivated, hands-on and able to balance strategic thinking with delivery-focused execution.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the engineering, optimisation and continuous improvement of our database estate, ensuring performance, resilience, security and maintainability.
• Partner with Product Owners, Engineers and business stakeholders to modernise legacy solutions, reduce technical debt and enable scalable, supportable and cloud-ready platforms.
• Design and deliver reporting, analytics and data products that improve decision-making and unlock insight across the firm.
• Build and support business-critical applications, integrating data, automation and user experiences to solve business problems.
• Act as a technical authority for database and analytics engineering, establishing best practices, mentoring colleagues and raising engineering standards across our Technology & Cyber function.
• Develop proof of concepts, solve complex technical challenges and contribute hands-on to delivery.
• Help evolve and engineer the data, analytics and application solutions that underpin critical processes and products across the firm.

Technologies:

• AI
• Azure
• Cloud
• DAX
• ETL
• Fabric
• Support
• Power BI
• Power Query
• SQL
• Security
• LESS

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We are Baringa, a global consulting firm partnering with leaders to drive change and create value through industry expertise and advanced technology. With more than 2,000 people across the UK, Europe, North America, Asia and Australia, we work across a range of sectors and are known for our collaborative, people-focused approach. We are seeking a Principal Database & Analytics Engineer to join our Technology Product team as we modernise business systems, evolve cloud-based platforms and develop products that support the next era of work, including AI-enabled experiences. We are a certified Great Place to Work and offer five weeks of annual leave, additional paid recharge leave after five years, hybrid and flexible working, corporate responsibility days, a wellbeing fund and participation in our profit share scheme. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion, employee wellbeing and making a positive social and environmental impact.

last updated 40 week of 2026