Database Engineer
Core
Ensuring stability, performance, and security of enterprise database environments supporting mission-critical systems.
Role type
Senior Database Administrator (PostgreSQL/MongoDB)
Builds
Secure, scalable data solutions for government, defence, healthcare, and commercial sectors
Domain
Government & Defence / Database Administration
Deliverable
production ML models | infrastructure
Required skills
PostgreSQL administration, MongoDB/NoSQL experience, backup and recovery strategies, database security and compliance, scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python, SQL), troubleshooting
Preferred skills
Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes), monitoring tools (Splunk), DevOps/CI-CD
Technologies
PostgreSQL, MongoDB, PowerShell, Bash, Python, SQL, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Docker, Kubernetes, Splunk
Responsibilities
Maintain and administer database systems, monitor performance and optimise queries/indexes, perform backups and disaster recovery planning, maintain security policies and access controls, execute upgrades and migrations, troubleshoot issues and support development teams, create and maintain documentation
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
