Role Title: Senior Database Administrator (Terraform & DevOps Focus) Duration: contract to run until 31/08/2026 Location: Manchester, Hybrid 1 day per month. The client may ask to visit Coventry's office at Birmingham in future for only 1 day per month depending on the business needs Rate: up to £441.60 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Role purpose / summary We are seeking a hands-on Senior Database Administrator with immediate production experience in PostgreSQL (Essential), MySQL, and MongoDB, alongside strong Terraform and DevOps practices. This is a delivery-critical role-ideal for a candidate who thrives in fast-paced environments and can own database infrastructure end-to-end, from provisioning to CI/CD integration. This role is not suitable for upskilling or learning; we require proven expertise in cloud-based database administration, automation, and infrastructure-as-code. Key Responsibilities Database Administration: Own installation, upgrades, performance tuning, troubleshooting, and disaster recovery for PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB. Design and execute database maintenance plans and housekeeping to ensure optimal performance and reliability. Implement backup, recovery, security, and access control strategies. Demonstrate mid to expert-level knowledge of both RDBMS and NoSQL systems. Cloud & Infrastructure: Deliver production-grade database solutions in cloud based environments. Automate database p...