Salary: £55,000 - 60,000 per year Requirements: Proven expertise managing PostgreSQL and MariaDB/MySQL databases Experience with NoSQL databases Experience with cloud database services (AWS) Deep understanding of relational database concepts, normalization, and SQL optimization Proficiency in SQL and query optimization across multiple database platforms Experience with database replication, clustering, and high availability configurations Familiarity with backup and recovery tools specific to each database platform Understanding of database security principles and access control mechanisms Experience with monitoring tools and performance analysis techniques Knowledge of version control systems (Git) for managing database code and scripts Experience with database automation, CI/CD pipelines and tooling Responsibilities: Work with teams across the Technology department to install, configure, maintain, and upgrade our database servers across development, testing, and production environments Monitor database health and perform routine maintenance tasks including index optimization, table maintenance, and schema modifications Work with Development and Data Engineering teams to optimize performance and cost of data pipelines Manage database capacity planning and storage allocation to ensure adequate resources for current and future needs Proactively manage databases, ensuring application and operational performance needs are met Implement and maintain high availability solutions including replication, clustering, and failover configurations Document database architectures, configurations, procedures, and policies Implement appropriate security controls to ensure databases and data are protected Ensure database backup, validation, and disaster recovery capabilities are in place and rehearsed Provide insight and recommendations on the adoption and consolidation of database-related technologies Be part of the 24x7 on-call rota to provide out-of-hours support for our critical systems Technologies: AWS CI/CD Cloud Git Support MariaDB MySQL NoSQL PostgreSQL SQL Security MongoDB More: Gigaclear is a growing Fibre Broadband (FTTP / FTTH) company, developing our fibre-to-the-premises broadband infrastructure to some of the most difficult to reach areas of the UK, empowering those communities with broadband to rival any city. We foster a collaborative, engaging culture that empowers staff to grow and maximize their skills. Our rewards and benefits include a generous employer pension with up to 8% matched contribution, income protection and life assurance, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, health cash plan with 24/7 remote GP access, and unlimited access to online training and development content. We value our employees and promote a flexible working environment as well as health and wellbeing initiatives. last updated 14 week of 2026