Data Engineer

Fast-growing tech start-up seeks Data Engineer – SQL & Azure - Location: Hybrid (two days a week in Edinburgh HQ) – Share Options

Our Client is a fast-growing tech startup helping ambitious companies grow revenue, engagement, and digitise their operations. Their all-in-one platform powers ticketing, memberships, apps, insights, and more - with a focus on helping forward-thinking companies modernise how they connect with their audience. They’ve grown rapidly and are now scaling their Build team to ensure every customer receives a world class experience.

Looking for a pragmatic and versatile SQL expert to split their time between operations for the support team and backend engineering projects that deliver tangible improvements for all clients.

SQL / Data Engineer - You will:

• Handle one-off ad-hoc customer requests safely and automate recurring tasks
• Build internal tools and develop customer-facing reporting
• Deliver backend integrations and features that improve customer experience

This hybrid role combines problem-solving for one-offs and engineering execution that benefits everyone on our platform.

SQL / Data Engineer -Responsibilities:

Operational Support (50%)

• Respond to ad-hoc support requests requiring database or system interventions
• Maintain internal tooling(admin dashboards, scripts) to reduce repetitive work
• Document processes, SQL scripts, and workflows Identify recurring support tasks and automate them for efficiency
• Collaborate with support to triage requests and defines operating procedures
• Complete one-off data migrations when onboarding customers

Engineering (50%)

• Build, maintain and optimise customer-facing reports and internal dashboards
• Implement CRM integrations or other backend workflows that improve operations and client experience, contributing to product road map
• Contribute to backend bug fixes, optimisations, and platform enhancements
• Own data-oriented build projects end-to-end

SQL / Data Engineer -What You’ll Need

• 2-5 years of experience working on data solutions
• Strong SQL(T-SQL) and database administration skills
• Back end development in C#/.NET/EF Core (or proven ability to learn quickly)
• Experience with Azure (SQL Database, AppServices, Storage)
• Understanding of operational risk and data governance
• Good communication skills - able to work across support, product, and engineering teams

SQL / Data Engineer - Bonus Points If You Have:

• Experience working as part of a development team building integrations and APIs
• (REST, web hooks, OAuth) -roadmap is integration-heavy
• Previous startup or SaaS experience - you work well in fast-moving, high-autonomy environments
• Experience in a support - adjacent position - you understand the impact of customer ops work

SQL / Data Engineer - Why Join?

• 25 days holiday, your birthday off and the Scottish bank holidays
• Share options - they want everyone to be part of their success
• Dedicated monthly social budget
• Autonomy to work in the way that suits you and take on real responsibility
• Career progression: this role is designed to evolve as you automate operational work and take on more platform responsibilities
• Be on frontline of a fast-growing tech company