Intermediate Database Administrator, DevOps
United Kingdom
Full Time
2 hours ago
$35,000 - $43,000 GBP
No Sponsorship
Key skills
AWSMS SQL ServerMySQLOraclePostgresPythonSQLTerraformGoShellAIECSRDSPostgreSQLSQL ServerGitHubGitLabVersion ControlAgileCI/CDCommunication
About this role
Role Overview
- Implement CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Manage and maintain PostgreSQL databases in AWS RDS
- Collaborate with teams to optimize performance and resolve issues
- Use AI-assisted development tools to enhance productivity
- Participate in agile practices to deliver quality software
- Engage in career development opportunities through the company’s platform
Requirements
- Bachelor's 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 containerized applications.
- Familiarity with Rundeck or similar automation tools.
Tech Stack
- AWS
- MS SQL Server
- MySQL
- Oracle
- Postgres
- Python
- SQL
- Terraform
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
- 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