Data Services Lead
Derby, UK - £450 - 600 per day
Contract
Posted by
Opus Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Data Services Lead | Outside IR35 | SQL | Data Developer | SQL Developer | Power BI | Azure SQL |Azure Storage| .NET | Hybrid
I'm working with a fast-growing tech company that's transforming how businesses manage safety and compliance across thousands of sites. Their platform is built on a robust .NET ecosystem and is scaling rapidly-now they need a Data Services Lead to take full ownership of the data layer and help drive that growth. This is a hybrid role and would be expected to be in the office in Derby 2/3 days per week, this is mandatory.
This is a hands-on, Back End-focused role where you'll take full ownership of the data layer as a Data Services Lead-from architecture and performance to compliance and BI. If you're someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys solving real-world problems, and wants to shape both technology and process, this could be a great fit.
What You'll Be Doing as a Data Services Lead:
What They are Looking For:
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that's scaling quickly and investing heavily in its data infrastructure. You'll be working with a team that values collaboration, autonomy, and building things that actually make a difference.
Data Services Lead | Outside IR35 | SQL | Data Developer | SQL Developer | Power BI | Azure SQL |Azure Storage| .NET | Hybrid
I'm working with a fast-growing tech company that's transforming how businesses manage safety and compliance across thousands of sites. Their platform is built on a robust .NET ecosystem and is scaling rapidly-now they need a Data Services Lead to take full ownership of the data layer and help drive that growth. This is a hybrid role and would be expected to be in the office in Derby 2/3 days per week, this is mandatory.
This is a hands-on, Back End-focused role where you'll take full ownership of the data layer as a Data Services Lead-from architecture and performance to compliance and BI. If you're someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys solving real-world problems, and wants to shape both technology and process, this could be a great fit.
What You'll Be Doing as a Data Services Lead:
- Designing and optimising schemas, stored procedures, and SQL queries
- Managing distributed databases across multiple regions
- Setting up and configuring Azure SQL and Azure Storage
- Monitoring live systems and resolving performance issues (deadlocks, spikes, etc.)
- Leading compliance workflows and documentation in a regulated environment
- Supporting BI delivery (Power BI experience helpful, but this isn't a BI role)
What They are Looking For:
- Strong experience in MSSQL, data architecture, and engineering
- Deep understanding of query optimisation and execution plans
- Experience with Azure cloud services and .NET/Entity Framework
- Comfortable working in regulated environments (eg, GDPR)
- Familiarity with ETL processes, semantic models, and Power BI/DAX
- Someone who's Back End-focused-not just reporting, but building the engine
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that's scaling quickly and investing heavily in its data infrastructure. You'll be working with a team that values collaboration, autonomy, and building things that actually make a difference.
Data Services Lead | Outside IR35 | SQL | Data Developer | SQL Developer | Power BI | Azure SQL |Azure Storage| .NET | Hybrid
Derby, UK
IT
ASAP
3 months initial
£450 - 600 per day
Opus Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Alex Howman
JSAH-557
22/01/2026 09:46:09
