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Applications and Database Engineer Location: Kew, TW9 Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 3 days in Kew, 2 days from home Are you looking to build your career in SQL, MS Power Platform and scripting within a supportive, nationally significant organisation? As an Applications and Database Engineer, you'll join a friendly team working across modern Microsoft technologies, gaining early responsibility while being guided by experienced engineers. This permanent role offers structured development, job variety, and the chance to build, maintain and support systems that help preserve and provide access to centuries of UK history. About the Role You'll help maintain and improve internal business systems used by hundreds of staff, working across SQL Server, MS Power Platform low-code tools, scripting and day-to-day application support. From operational fixes to small enhancements and automation, the work is varied, practical and important. Skills – What We're Looking For You don't need to have held the exact title Applications and Database Engineer to be successful here. If you've worked with SQL Server, T-SQL, Power Automate, Power Apps or scripting in a support, data or junior engineering role, we'd like to hear from you. Adjacent job titles such as Junior SQL Developer, Junior Database Administrator, Power Platform Support Engineer, Application Support Analyst or Data Technician all map well. Essential Skills • Conversant with MS SQL Server 2016 or later. • Confident using T-SQL. • Familiarity/knowledge with Power Automate and/or Power Apps. Commercial or personal experience is acceptable. • Some scripting experience (e.g. Python, PowerShell, C# or similar). • Clear, collaborative communication. • Good English verbal and written communication skills.</