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Lead SQL Developer

Leonardo
📍 London, England, United Kingdom 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted January 30, 2026
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Job Description:

We are looking to recruit a Principal SQL Developer to work on the support of a truly unique capability, NAS. NAS is understood to be the largest number plate recognition database in the world supporting UK Policing and Law Enforcement in the detection and prevention of serious crime. The system processes over 50 million vehicle movements per day and holds a dataset of up to 60 billion records in what has been described to us as the largest Microsoft SQL Server instance in the UK.

We are looking for a forward thinking individual with strong SQL capabilities. In return, we offer our , having wonthe Best Flexible Working Policy Award, Best Flexible Benefits Strategy and Best Flexible Benefits Plan in 2023.

  • Performance Tuning: Analyse and optimise SQL Server Databases for performance efficiency. This includes tuning complex queries, indexes, and server configurations.
  • Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve database perform...

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    Job Details

    • Location London, England
    • Job Type Full-time
    • Category Computer Occupations
    • Posted Date January 30, 2026
    • Application Deadline March 11, 2026