Database Engineer (PostgreSQL)

As a Database Engineer you will build, maintain and optimize PostgreSQL-based data services across critical UK sectors. You’ll work closely with the data team to deliver secure, scalable, and reliable databases in AWS, handling migrations and data processing tasks. You’ll contribute to operational improvements while developing your skills alongside experienced engineers. This role offers exposure to cross-functional delivery, agile practices, and a focus on impactful data solutions.

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 33 days Annual Leave
• Flexible benefits
• Flexi-Time Working
• Cycle to work scheme

• Collaborate with Database Engineers and delivery teams in an Agile environment
• Build, maintain and operate PostgreSQL environments in AWS
• Investigate and resolve database, data processing and performance issues
• Evaluate tools and technologies and improve database platforms and processes
• Support development and maintenance of database integration, migration and data processing
• Collaborate with engineering, testing and DevOps teams
• Contribute to task planning, estimates, dependencies and technical risk discussions
• Support controlled migration of test and sensitive production data
• Provide operational support for database services and escalate complex issues to seniors

• PostgreSQL database administration experience
• Strong SQL skills; PL/pgSQL beneficial
• Experience with AWS database services (RDS, Aurora PostgreSQL)
• Experience with database migration or replication tooling; DMS beneficial
• Experience in Agile or Scrum teams
• Good written and verbal communication
• Ability to estimate defined tasks and identify dependencies with support from seniors
• Experience investigating query performance and applying improvements

• Strong communication skills
• Collaborative mindset
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• PostgreSQL administration
• SQL / PL/pgSQL
• AWS RDS and Aurora PostgreSQL