Contract Data Engineer (MSSQL, SSIS)

About the role

We are looking for a Contract Data Engineer to design, develop, and maintain SQL Server databases and data solutions, with a focus on building reliable ETL processes using SSIS.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain SQL Server databases and data solutions.
• Develop, enhance and support SSIS packages for data extraction, transformation and loading.
• Write and optimise complex SQL queries, stored procedures, functions and views.
• Monitor scheduled jobs, interfaces and data‑processing activities and resolve production issues.
• Analyse and improve database and ETL performance, including indexing and query optimisation.
• Support data migration, system integration and reporting initiatives.
• Maintain technical documentation, data mappings and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with business users and cross‑functional teams to understand reporting requirements.

Required profile

• At least 7 years of experience in database development, data engineering or data integration.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Microsoft SQL Server and SSIS.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot failed jobs, data issues and production incidents.
• Experience working across development, testing and production environments.
• Ability to provide technical guidance and support to junior team members.

Required skills

• Microsoft SQL Server
• SSIS
• SQL / T‑SQL
• Stored procedures, functions, views, triggers
• SQL Server Agent jobs
• ETL design and data‑integration principles
• Query optimisation and indexing
• Database performance tuning
• Handling large data volumes and complex transformations
• Data quality, reconciliation and validation controls