Database Platform Engineer
Core
Support mission-critical PostgreSQL and AWS database services, automating operations and enabling engineering teams to self-serve safely.
Role type
Senior Database Platform Engineer (PostgreSQL/AWS)
Builds
Automated, reliable database services and platform patterns for engineering teams
Domain
Fintech / Cloud Infrastructure
Required skills
PostgreSQL, AWS, Terraform, CI/CD, database automation, backup/restore, monitoring, on-call support
Preferred skills
MySQL, SQL Server, PostgreSQL replication, Redgate Monitor, Honeycomb, AI in engineering
Technologies
PostgreSQL, AWS, Terraform, CI/CD, Redgate Monitor, Honeycomb
Responsibilities
Support mission-critical PostgreSQL and AWS database services; Automate repeatable DBA work using infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD; Improve backup, restore, monitoring, and replication practices; Partner with Cloud Infrastructure colleagues on platform patterns; Help engineers self-serve database capabilities safely; Contribute to the transition from Microsoft SQL Server to PostgreSQL; Join the shared on-call rota to reduce toil
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC