Data Services Lead – SQL / DBA Focus Derby | Hybrid Salary: £55,000 to £65,000 Pension, Health, 25 days Holiday More SQL | Data | Database Administrator| Are you a seasoned SQL Developer or DBA ready to take ownership of a high-performing data environment? This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a leadership role where your expertise will directly shape scalable systems, support real-time business needs, and drive data-driven decision-making. You’ll work alongside a collaborative tech team powering a .NET-based application ecosystem, with full responsibility for the data layer from architecture to delivery. What You’ll Be Doing Architect and optimize SQL-based data solutions Troubleshoot performance issues (slow queries, deadlocks, spikes) Design schemas from business requirements Monitor live systems and respond to critical issues Support reporting and data fixes across the business Develop and maintain BI solutions (Power BI, semantic models) Enhance compliance workflows and manage data assets in Azure What You’ll Bring ✅ Strong SQL skills: query tuning, execution plans, lock management ✅ Experience in schema design and real-time performance troubleshooting ✅ Excellent communication and documentation abilities ✅ Familiarity with Azure SQL, Data Lake, and storage ✅ Bonus: Power BI, DAX, ETL, NoSQL, GDPR awareness If you’re ready to lead data strategy in a fast-paced, tech-driven environment — let’s connect! Drop me a message or apply directly. Email - kumbirai.mafini@opusrs.com SQL DBA DataServicesLead Azure PowerBI TechJobs LondonJobs HybridWorking DataLeadership HiringNow