Senior Database Engineer

Purpose of role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Database Platform Engineer with strong database administration and engineering skills to join a team of highly skilled Engineers DBAs who are responsible for managing the Oracle PostgreSQL MongoDB and SQL Server database estate.

The team are responsible for the day-to-day support and administration of the Oracle MongoDB SQL Server and PostgreSQL database estate including engineering and all database related projects. The role involves working closely with other Infrastructure teams as well as developers and end users.

This role also offers the opportunity to work on exciting technologies like Docker Kubernetes and exposure to other DevOps aligned methods of automation real time monitoring and metrics collections using latest Open-Source toolsets; Grafana and InfluxDB etc.

Specific responsibilities

The specific responsibilities of the role include:

• Administer and manage the Oracle PostgreSQL MongoDB and SQL Server database estate.
• Collaborate with other technology teams to identify and implement optimal solutions for Man Group.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn new technologies in this area.
• Ensure the rollout of a standards-based estate using relevant configuration management tools.
• Plan capacity for physical and virtual database servers.
• Ensuring high availability of the infrastructure and minimising the duration and impact of any outages.
• Maintain a consistently high level of service delivery for incidents requests and changes.
• Provide database support and advice to Infrastructure teams developers and end users.
• Uphold database security standards across the database estate.
• Participate in an on-call support rota.

Key Competencies

• Deep knowledge of Oracle or PostgreSQL RDBMS.
• Foundational knowledge of MongoDB or SQL Server.
• Familiarity with infrastructure automation and configuration management tooling such as Terraform and Ansible.
• Proficiency in Linux.
• Strong scripting skills (preferably Bash PL/SQL Python Powershell).
• Experience of designing building configuring Data-Guard RMAN.
• Ability to diagnose and tune performance across the entire stack (Database internals OS Storage Networks).
• Proven ability to automate builds and repetitive tasks.
• Flexibility to broaden and develop skills in any area as required.
• Strong prioritization and project management skills.

Desirable Experience

• Experience with Docker containerization.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies.
• Eagerness to learn and understand the business environment.

Benefits

• Modern office located in the OfficeX Business Garden with easy access to transport and amenities.
• Hybrid working model
• Competitive compensation package
• 25 days holiday allowance
• Premium Health insurance
• Employee Assistance program
• Referral Bonus
• Additional days off for long service and volunteering
• Multisport card
• Opportunities for professional development including internal tech talks
• Conference attendance and engagement with the open-source community.