Intermediate Database Administrator with DevOps Skills
Department: Insurance Retail
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: North West UK - Hybrid
Compensation: £35,000 - £43,000 / year
Description
We are seeking an experienced Intermediate Database Administrator with strong DevOps capabilities and a background in database administration, particularly in AWS. The ideal candidate will be proficient in implementing CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and version control practices using GitLab. This role requires hands‑on experience with AI‑assisted development tools and a commitment to continuous improvement and automation.
Requirements
* Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
* Strong proficiency in managing PostgreSQL databases, particularly on AWS RDS (primary focus).
* Hands‑on experience with Terraform for Infrastructure as Code.
* Proficiency with GitLab for both CI/CD pipelines and version control/versioning.
* Experience using AI‑assisted development tools such as Kiro, GitHub Copilot, or similar tools.
* Strong scripting skills in Shell and Python (required).
* Advanced SQL experience and familiarity with query optimisation.
* Ability to promptly investigate and resolve database performance issues.
* Experience with version control workflows, branching strategies, and GitLab best practices.
* Competence in planning and undertaking database tasks such as upgrades, migrations.
* Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and analytical skills.
* Familiarity with Agile methodologies.
Additional Skills (Added Advantage)
* Experience with MySQL, Oracle, and Microsoft SQL Server.
* Experience with AWS ECS for containerised applications.
* Familiarity with Rundeck or similar automation tools.
Tools We Use
* Primary Database: PostgreSQL (AWS RDS)
* Other Databases: MySQL, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server
* AWS Services: RDS, EC2, S3, ECS, VPC, Lambda, CloudWatch logs, QuickSight, and more
* Infrastructure as Code: Terraform / OpenTofu
* CI/CD & Version Control: GitLab (pipelines and versioning)
* Containerisation: AWS ECS (for Rundeck and other applications), Docker
* Automation: Rundeck
* Monitoring: Dynatrace, OpenSearch
* Languages: Python, Shell/Bash, SQL, PSQL, T‑SQL
* AI Development Tools: Kiro, GitHub Copilot
* Issue/Incident Tracking: Jira, ServiceNow
Salary
The salary for the role of Intermediate Database Administrator pays up to £43,000 p.a. providing a fantastic opportunity for career progression through CDL’s clearly defined career framework. Your growth and advancement within CDL are only limited by your own ambition and effort.
Benefits
* Hybrid Working (2 Days a Week in the office - SK4 2HD)
* Truly flexible working.
* 25 days holiday to start, increasing by 1 day per 1 year of service up to 30 days.
* Top employer for 10th year running
* Excellent training and development platform.
* Opportunities for career progression.
* Health and Wellbeing programme.
* Virtual activities, lunch and learns, coffee mornings and meetups.
* Life and health assurance.
* Electric Vehicle Scheme.
* Established Recognition Award System.
* Great Parental Benefits.
* Diversity and Inclusion network.
* Pension scheme.
* Community projects and volunteer days.
* Refer a friend bonus.
Campus Benefits
* On‑site free parking
* Open plan modern offices
* Quiet Spaces are also available
* Shuttle bus to and from the station
* Subsidised restaurant
* Games room and chill out zone
* Annual Hackathon & Deep Racer Events
* Social activities, regular social events through our social group Xtra, including a summer BBQ, competitions, bowling, go‑karting, football games, Winter party and much more!
* Car wash, barber, yoga classes, boot camp and massage services all on site
* Cycle to work scheme
* Shower and dry rooms
Diversity and inclusion
We’re on a journey to keep innovating, that means welcoming new ideas and ways of thinking. CDL recognises that building a diverse workforce is critical to the success of our business. We strongly encourage applications from a diverse talent pool and welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements and workplace adjustments with all our applicants.
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