Salary: £40,000 - 70,000 per year Requirements: Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and MySQL Proven experience in database administration, performance management, and reliability Expertise in designing and managing backup, recovery, and restore testing strategies Active SC clearance due to the nature of the work Experience working in a highly regulated environment Responsibilities: Provide hands-on database administration across SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and MySQL environments Manage and optimise database performance, availability, and reliability Design, implement, and maintain robust backup and recovery strategies across all platforms Conduct regular restore testing and disaster recovery validation to ensure resilience and compliance Technologies: MySQL PostgreSQL SQL More: We are a Central Government organisation seeking an experienced Senior Applications Engineer to join us for an initial 6-month contract. This role will primarily focus on database administration, maintenance, resilience, and recovery across multiple database platforms within a secure and highly regulated environment. Our team is dedicated to maintaining high standards of compliance and performance. The position is based in Milton Keynes, requiring on-site presence 1-2 days per week. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity in our business operations. last updated 7 week of 2026