Salary: £85,000 - 94,500 per year Requirements: Deep hands-on Microsoft SQL Server expertise Experience with large enterprise databases (100s GB-TB scale) Strong query optimisation and execution plan analysis HA, backup/restore validation and resilience patterns Supporting large .NET Framework applications Deploying database changes safely via CI/CD or structured releases Active SC clearance required Responsibilities: Take ownership of a 1TB SQL Server estate Rationalise and optimise a large SQL Server database Identify redundant/high-risk data structures Implement data retention and archival strategies Improve performance (indexing, partitioning, query tuning) Strengthen HA, resilience, and database security Safely promote schema changes through controlled release processes Technologies: .NET Framework CI/CD Support SQL Security ASP.NET Azure Cloud More: We are supporting a secure, mission-critical programme and seeking a hands-on Senior Database Engineer to join our team in Taunton, working 3 days per week onsite. This is a delivery-focused engineering role where you will have the opportunity to make significant contributions to a high-impact environment. We pride ourselves on creating a diverse and inclusive community and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and perspectives. If you require any support during the recruitment process, please let us know. last updated 11 week of 2026