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Role
Postgres DBA / Data Engineer
Location
Hybrid, Once a month onsite in Farnborough
Salary
£55,000 to £60,000
Start
ASAP
Security Clearance
This role requires DV clearance. For this specific clearance, applicants must have lived in the UK for the past 10 years.
The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Data Engineer with a background in Postgres to play a pivotal role in shaping data-driven solutions that support critical UK sectors. You'll be joining a collaborative, forward-thinking team that thrives on innovation and creative problem-solving. With a strong focus on scalability and sustainability, you will have the chance to apply your expertise to meaningful projects while developing your skills alongside talented colleagues.
The Role
As a DBA / Data Engineer, you'll work within a highly skilled team of Data Engineers and Architects, contributing to the design, build, and operation of modern cloud-based data environments. Your responsibilities will include:
* Designing, building, and maintaining data platforms in the cloud
* Debugging and resolving complex data processing and analytics issues
* Contributing to the continuous improvement of tools, technologies, and processes
* Supporting the development of data integration and transformation pipelines
* Collaborating with engineering, testing, and DevOps teams in an Agile environment
* Providing Tier 3 support for operational systems
* Assisting in project planning, risk identification, and mitigation strategies
* Supporting data migration, including sensitive and production environments
The Person
We are looking for an experienced Data Engineer who is confident working in complex environments and has a strong background in database technologies and cloud solutions. You should bring:
Essential skills & experience
* PostgreSQL administration and strong SQL programming expertise
* Proven ability to resolve SQL performance issues
* Experience with AWS database offerings (e.g. RDS, Aurora)
* Leadership experience within Agile/Scrum teams
* Strong communication skills and the ability to estimate and plan effectively
Desirable skills
* Experience with AWS Aurora or other RDS-managed databases
* Large-scale data migration experience
* Familiarity with DB2 or Oracle
* Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python
* Knowledge of AWS Data Migration Services (DMS)
If you would like to learn more, please apply through the advert and we will be in touch to discuss in more detail.
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