Principle SQL Developer

Glasgow
1 month ago
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Hybrid, minimum 2 days/week in office

Up to £85,000 + bonus + benefits (such as private healthcare including dental)

Lorien are currently recruiting a Principle SQL developer for a fast-growing technology company at the heart of financial data automation, supporting everyone from emerging fintech disruptors to some of the world's most established financial institutions.

The role

In this hands‑on leadership role, you'll be the technical authority across build and delivery, reviewing and signing off solution designs, directing a multidisciplinary build team, and ensure the platform is configured, tested and deployed to plan. You'll own defect triage during acceptance testing, act as the first line of technical escalation, and lead rigorous peer reviews to maintain quality across projects.

You'll also coach and line‑manage developers at different levels, setting goals, building capability, and driving best practice across SQL development, data performance and disciplined delivery. This blend of deep technical work and people leadership means your judgement and attention to detail will directly shape successful client outcomes.

What you'll be doing

Review and sign off solution designs, then guide teams through build, test and go‑
Direct project build efforts, plan work and track delivery against scope, time and budget.
Lead peer reviews, own defect triage and remediation during acceptance testing.
Act as the first technical escalation point outside the project stream.
Line‑manage and mentor Senior, L2 and L1 Developers, setting objectives and development plans.
Champion best practices for SQL development, change control and implementation lifecycle.
What we're looking for

Experience working in a FinTech, SaaS, or financial services
Proven experience acting as a technical lead and delivering configuration or code to agreed scope and timelines.
Advanced SQL experience on any major SQL platform.
Line management or leadership experience with a small team.
Strong grasp of software development and implementation lifecycles, plus robust change control.

Why join?

Alongside competitive salary and bonuses, you'll enjoy an extensive benefits package including private healthcare, enhanced pension options, extra holiday purchase, gym discounts, cashback rewards, and a day off for your birthday.

This is a high performing business who are growing fast so this is an excellent time to join them and be part of an exciting environment.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

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