Principal Database Engineer, MOTORS & Cazoo
MS SQL, DW, BI Azure
Salary not provided
+ Discretionary Bonus
SQL
Python
Postgres
Terraform
Power BI
MySQL
Azure
Spark
Senior and Expert level
Remote from UK
Online used car marketplace
Job no longer available
Online used car marketplace
101-200 employees
B2BLifestyleMarketplaceCarsConsumer GoodseCommerce
Job no longer available
Salary not provided
+ Discretionary Bonus
SQL
Python
Postgres
Terraform
Power BI
MySQL
Azure
Spark
Senior and Expert level
Remote from UK
101-200 employees
B2BLifestyleMarketplaceCarsConsumer GoodseCommerce
Company mission
To better connect buyers and sellers of vehicles and reduce consumer frustrations with the search process through smart, intuitive products.
Role
Who you are
- Proven experience in database architecture, design, and administration (backups, maintenance, performance monitoring, patching, troubleshooting)
- Expertise in performance optimization, query tuning, and analyzing metrics
- Track record as a technical thought leader
- Experience coaching and mentoring high-performing teams
- Migrating from on-premise MS SQL to cloud-native Azure environments
- Data engineering, data lake/warehousing, or BI solutions with several years in Azure cloud
- Successfully integrating business-critical data from various sources into a unified platform
- Microsoft SQL Server Management (on-premise and cloud)
- Azure SQL 2016+ VM, Azure SQL MI, Azure SQL Database
- Always On availability group and failover cluster instances
- Microsoft SQL Server Development and Integration Services
- Azure Data Factory
- Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services
- Developing and deploying data/database pipelines
- Visual Studio SSDT DB projects
- Database CI/CD (preferably YAML pipelines in Azure DevOps)
Desirable
- Microsoft Fabric
- Open source DB engines (PostgreSQL, MySQL)
- Python, PySpark, Spark SQL
- Databricks
- Azure Synapse Analytics
- Microsoft Power BI
- Redgate SQL Monitor
- GDPR workflows (SAR and DDR)
- Terraform
What the job involves
- You'll be part of a team that's revolutionizing the way people buy and sell cars
- We are looking for a highly skilled Principal Database Engineer (MS SQL / DW / BI Azure) to become part of our UK business and help develop and deliver on our Data Platform
- Reports To: Director of Technology
- As a Principal Database Engineer, you will help develop a platform that brings fast and reliable data to the people who need it
- With a passion for people and a strong growth mentality, you will help us to deliver data solutions to the business and our customers
- We need a top-notch Principal Database Engineer to join our team and to help guide the product & technology teams as we modernise our heritage Microsoft SQL stack
- Your main goal is to work with our team to help deliver a platform that can provide insights based on reliable and secure data, so everyone can spend more time delivering value
- In executing this mission, you will work closely with our engineers, architects, and product owners
- As an Individual Lead Contributor, you will modernise and maintain our Microsoft SQL-based data platform
- Design, implement, and maintain scalable and available database solutions in Azure Cloud
- Support the migration from our legacy SQL VM estate to a modern Azure Cloud SQL solution
- Maintain high standards for legacy systems and manage improvements
- Collaborate with the team to improve coding standards, conduct code reviews, and ensure performance, reliability, scalability, and security
- Participate in an On-Call rotation for 24/7 customer support
- Develop and support database automation, CI/CD pipelines, and unit tests
- Monitor database performance, apply patches, and resolve issues
- Support the growth of the engineering department through hiring, onboarding, and feedback
- Lead data innovation by identifying and adopting new tools and techniques
- Coordinate with product managers and engineering managers to ensure timely delivery
- Bridge communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders, managing expectations and facilitating discussions
Application process
- We usually respond within three days
Our take
Used car marketplace MOTORS has had quite the journey, having been founded by a partnership between the Daily Mail and General Trust before its acquisition by Cox Automotive and, subsequently, Gumtree. Now, it’s an independent used car marketplace that hosts hundreds of thousands of used cars, as well as reviews, guides and advice.
With fifteen years of experience behind it, MOTORS has capitalised on its ownership journey to become the go-to used car marketplace for the UK. Operating within a challenging economy, MOTORS is in a strong position, even buying “household name” and competitor Cazoo, which went into administration in 2024. This suggests that MOTORS will continue to maintain its nation-leading position in the sector.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
12% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Discretionary Bonus or Commission based roles
- Pension Scheme - We more than match your commitment to the future, when you contribute 6% to your pension pot , we put in 9%, taking your total up to 15% of your base salary.
- Make an Impact Awards: Quarterly value-led awards with cash prizes and a £1,000 team experience on offer.
- Hybrid and UK Remote working depending on role
- Generous Family Friendly Leave: Maternity/Pregnant Parent Leave: 20 weeks at 100% pay,. Paternity/Non-birth Parent Leave: 12 weeks at 100% pay.
- Private Healthcare Insurance - High-level coverage for you, partners, and dependents—including pre-existing conditions.
- Private Dental insurance through Bupa - Level 2 coverage for cashback on preventative, restorative and emergency care.
- Online private GP service - 24/7 digital access via Help@Hand.
- Generous sick pay support - 13 weeks of sick pay, before going onto Long term Illness cover with Canada Life
- Life assurance policy (x4 Life Assurance)
- Social & Inclusion Calendar - packed with events
- Free food and beverage in our office locations
- 25 days annual leave (Plus Bank Holidays) to start. We reward loyalty: +2 days after 2 years, plus an extra day for every year after (reaching a 30-day max).
- We offer 2 volunteer days a year so you can help out wherever matters to you.
- Specialist Support: Free counseling and menopause/fertility support via Peppy.
- Upskill Budget: Every manager has a dedicated budget for your specific role development.
- Leadership Track: Custom training programs designed for our current managers.
- Tech Choice: Your choice of a MacBook or Windows laptop.
- Perks@Work: Discounts at over 30,000 retailers and entertainment venues.
- Company Events: Annual Ignite Conference (past guests include Damien Hughes, Nick Fry, & Matthew Syed).
- Celebrations: Whether it’s our Summer bash or the annual festive party, we make sure we take the time to bring everyone together and celebrate in style.
- Automotive advocates: We provide tickets to the annual British Motor Show, giving our team a front-row seat to one of the biggest events in the UK car calendar.
- Pitchside Perks: We’re proud partners of Brentford FC, and we share the rewards with you. From tickets to Men’s and Women’s matches to the bucket-list opportunity to actually play on the pitch yourself, we bring you closer to the action.
Company HQ
Richmond, UK
Articles
Leadership
Barry Judge
(CEO)Former CEO & current Board Member at houza. They are also the former CEO of OLX, dubizzle, and dealglobber.com (which they Co-Founded).
People progressing
Head of Account Management.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at MOTORS & Cazoo
Rhys Shipman (Talent Acquisition Partner )
- Here at MOTORS & Cazoo, we’re striving to foster a culture of belonging and empowerment, a place where everyone can be celebrated for who they are, with equal opportunities for growth and career development.
- We understand that having diverse and inclusive teams fuels creativity and stronger performance. That’s why we’re committed to discovering new talent so that when you join us, you can be you! We know we’re not perfect, and true inclusion and belonging is a journey. As part of our commitment to create inclusion for all in 2023, listed below are a few of the things we’re up to. And that’s really just the start!
- Improve equitable hiring processes by removing bias from job applications
- Delivering training on Unconscious Bias, Culture And Identity Awareness, & Inclusive Leadership
- Celebrating diversity through our company-wide inclusion calendar
- Fostering Community Groups (ERGs) with investment for each group
- Continuing our People Ambassador Programme to have more representative voices involved in decision making
- Accelerating diverse talent through a mentoring programme
- Sponsorship to attend an external coaching programme to elevate women’s voices
- Partnering with charitable organisations to drive inclusion and belonging within wider communities
- Reviewing the accessibility of our workplace, practices and policies
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