Job TitleSQL Database EngineerJob DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced SQL Database Engineer to design, stage, and deliver a new Microsoft SQL Server environment, establishing clear standards and best-practice database architecture from the ground up. This role is central to migrating existing databases into the new environment while ensuring all current applications that depend on existing table structures continue to operate correctly or are updated as part of the migration.In addition to core database responsibilities, the role will support application migrations where database changes require updates to application code. As such, programming knowledge—particularly inC#—is highly beneficial, enabling the successful candidate to understand, update, and support applications as they transition to the new database architecture.You will work closely with application, infrastructure, and network teams to align the new SQL environment with an ongoing network segmentation project, while ensuring the databases remain stable, secure, well-monitored, and easy to support in a fast-paced, 24/7 manufacturing environment.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, stage, and implement a new Microsoft SQL Server environment following best practices and agreed standardsDefine and enforce database architecture standards, naming conventions, and operational guidelinesPlan and execute database migrations from existing environments to the new SQL Server platformEnsure applications using existing table structures are successfully migrated, validated, and supportedWork on application updates where database changes require code modificationsCollaborate with application teams to understand data access patterns and dependenciesAlign database design and deployment with network segmentation and infrastructure initiativesImplement monitoring, alerting, and performance diagnostics for SQL ServerTroubleshoot and resolve database and application-related performance or stability issuesManage database security, including users, roles, permissions, and access policiesSupport database and application operations in a 24/7 manufacturing environmentPerson SpecificationEssential Skills & ExperienceStrong hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server (installation, configuration, architecture, and migration)Proven experience designing and implementing database standards and best practicesExperience migrating databases and supporting production applications during transitionsSolid understanding of SQL Server performance tuning, monitoring, and troubleshootingExperience managing database security, access control, and governanceAbility to work effectively in an operationally critical, always-on environmentDesirable SkillsProgramming experience, particularly in C#, to support application and database migrationsUnderstanding of application architectures and data access layersExperience modifying or supporting applications as part of database change initiativesExperience working in manufacturing or other 24/7 operational settings