Database Engineer - Investment Banking - Glasgow - 6 months contract - Hybrid - PAYE
We are seeking a Database Engineer to join our client, a global investment bank, in Glasgow on an initial 6 months contract. We are specifically seeking candidates with experience of snowflake, postgresql, automation tools including ansible and/or terraform, python as well as Shell Scripting and any Cloud experience.
The role
As a Database Engineer, you will join the banks enterprise data infrastructure team overseeing Snowflake/Postgres/Greenplum platform deployments. This role is critical in managing and scaling our Snowflake Postgres & Greenplum database platforms across a global deployment of over 10K+ clusters. You will play a key role in driving modernisation, automation, and performance optimization across our Cloud/On-Prem data-platform ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities:
Design, implement, and manage large-scale distributed database systems using Snowflake and Postgres.
Lead the architecture and deployment of database clusters across hybrid cloud environments (AWS, Azure).
Develop and maintain automation frameworks for provisioning, monitoring, and scaling database infrastructure.
Collaborate with data engineering, platform, and application teams to ensure high availability, security, and performance.
Drive adoption of best practices for schema design, query optimization, and data life cycle management.
Implement robust backup, disaster recovery, and compliance strategies.
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to cross-training initiatives across database technologies.
Platform Engineering & Operations
Architect, deploy, and manage large-scale distributed database systems using Snowflake and PostgreSQL.
Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and performance tuning across multi-region deployments.
Lead the design and implementation of multi-cloud database strategies (AWS, Azure).
Automation & Scalability
Build and maintain infrastructure-as-code and automation pipelines for provisioning, scaling, and monitoring database clusters.
Develop self-healing and auto-scaling mechanisms to support dynamic workloads.
Innovation & Modernization
Drive modernization initiatives including cloud-native database adoption, serverless architecture, and AI/ML integration.
Evaluate and implement emerging technologies to improve platform efficiency and developer experience.
Skills that will help you in the role:
Deep expertise in PostgreSQL and Snowflake administration and performance tuning.
Proven experience managing large-scale distributed systems (100K+ clusters preferred).
Strong Scripting and automation skills (Python, Terraform, Ansible, etc.).
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code practices.
Familiarity with cloud-native architectures and services in AWS and Azure.
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
Familiar with Cloud Based Architectures/Data-Warehousing Platforms, prior experience/knowledge in Snowflake Design
Platform Management - Manage and optimize snowflake env, including virtual wh sizing, query performance tuning, cost management & cortex AI service offerings.
Keep up-to date with the latest Snowflake SaaS offerings, third-party integrations and cloud data warehousing trends to ensureour platform remains cutting-edge.
Implement and manage data security, access controls and encryption policies to ensure data integrity and compliance with industry standards.
Knowledge of data governance, security, and compliance frameworks
Desirable skills
Patterns and migration workflow would be a plus.
Operational Experience and understanding of large-scale Infrastructure-as-a-service platforms preferred (Azure/AWS) would be a plus
Prior experience managing/deploying Geo Redundant database using 3rd party cluster manager like Patroni/Golden Gate etc is a plus
*Please note that this role will be working on a hybrid model of 3 days office based and 2 days WFH. You'll require your own device when WFH.*
GSC Manchester TET is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.