14 Database Engineer jobs in the United Kingdom
Database Engineer
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People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.
In addition to the benefits you'd expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.
Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We're happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.
**Key Responsibilities:**
+ To design, develop, implement and test database server solutions using Microsoft SQL Server (or similar) integrated within PLC/SCADA-based control systems. Producing high-quality and comprehensive engineering design documentation and undertaking activities such as:
- Requirements capture and traceability documentation (URS/RTM)
- System / Functional Design Specifications (SDD/FDS)
- Detailed Software System Specifications (SSS)
- Test Specifications (Module/Integration/System/Hardware)
- Support Operation & Maintenance Manuals (O&M), including Database Management Instructions/Guidance.
- System Rebuild Documentation
- Supporting project LifeTime Records of design documentation etc.
+ In addition to the above, the role shall support the Lead Engineer and Project Manager in maintaining the planned delivery schedule, reporting technical issues, changes in scope and variations to the programmed activities where necessary.
+ Work with database management systems, programming languages like SQL and Python, collaborating with other disciplines, to create and administer database structures to meet specific client and system requirements.
+ Ensure efficient data access and retrieval through proper indexing, query optimisation and database tuning. Implementing measures to maintain data accuracy, consistency, and security, including secure access controls and backup/recovery procedures.
+ Work closely with PLC and SCADA engineers to develop and test a fully integrated control system, producing Network Architecture Diagrams and associated interfacing design and test documentation.
+ Identifying and resolving server and database-related issues, ensuring high availability and minimal downtime of hardware and applications.
+ Undertake in-house acceptance testing in a formal, controlled manner of the integrated control system, ensuring change control management is maintained and recorded. Site acceptance testing support (commissioning) may also be required.
**Here's What You'll Need:**
+ A Bachelor's Degree in Software or related field, or demonstrable evidence of experience with a high emphasis on EC&I engineering using databases.
+ Significant experience in creating and implementing database structures, preferably within a PLC/SCADA control system design.
+ Experienced in the deployment of servers, VMWare and OS configurations in large-scale networked infrastructures.
+ Proficient in programming and scripting using Microsoft SQL, MySQL Oracle, SQL Server and/or Python.
+ Strong programming skills for data manipulation, automation and visualisation.
+ Strong understanding of database concepts, data modelling and indexing.
+ Strong analytical skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve database issues effectively and efficiently.
+ Experienced in data migrations, data archiving/backup and recovery procedures.
+ Experienced in producing database design and logical structure diagrams, such as Entity Relationship Diagrams, database functional specifications and formal Test Specifications to a high-quality level.
+ Experienced in undertaking formal and controlled testing and validation activities, including change management during such activities.
+ A bility to work as part of an Integrated Delivery Team or individually, working within sometimes restrictive time constraints.
+ Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
+ Proficient in Microsoft Office with strong technical documentation writing skills.
+ Have strong interpersonal skills and be able to interact with people at all levels, including customer stakeholders.
**Our Culture:**
Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.
We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected, and if we are diverse, we're more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centered on inclusion and diversity.
We partner with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility, please visit ** to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.
If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team .
Database Engineer
Posted 10 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.
In addition to the benefits you'd expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.
Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We're happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.
**Key Responsibilities:**
+ To design, develop, implement and test database server solutions using Microsoft SQL Server (or similar) integrated within PLC/SCADA-based control systems. Producing high-quality and comprehensive engineering design documentation and undertaking activities such as:
- Requirements capture and traceability documentation (URS/RTM)
- System / Functional Design Specifications (SDD/FDS)
- Detailed Software System Specifications (SSS)
- Test Specifications (Module/Integration/System/Hardware)
- Support Operation & Maintenance Manuals (O&M), including Database Management Instructions/Guidance.
- System Rebuild Documentation
- Supporting project LifeTime Records of design documentation etc.
+ In addition to the above, the role shall support the Lead Engineer and Project Manager in maintaining the planned delivery schedule, reporting technical issues, changes in scope and variations to the programmed activities where necessary.
+ Work with database management systems, programming languages like SQL and Python, collaborating with other disciplines, to create and administer database structures to meet specific client and system requirements.
+ Ensure efficient data access and retrieval through proper indexing, query optimisation and database tuning. Implementing measures to maintain data accuracy, consistency, and security, including secure access controls and backup/recovery procedures.
+ Work closely with PLC and SCADA engineers to develop and test a fully integrated control system, producing Network Architecture Diagrams and associated interfacing design and test documentation.
+ Identifying and resolving server and database-related issues, ensuring high availability and minimal downtime of hardware and applications.
+ Undertake in-house acceptance testing in a formal, controlled manner of the integrated control system, ensuring change control management is maintained and recorded. Site acceptance testing support (commissioning) may also be required.
**Here's What You'll Need:**
+ A Bachelor's Degree in Software or related field, or demonstrable evidence of experience with a high emphasis on EC&I engineering using databases.
+ Significant experience in creating and implementing database structures, preferably within a PLC/SCADA control system design.
+ Experienced in the deployment of servers, VMWare and OS configurations in large-scale networked infrastructures.
+ Proficient in programming and scripting using Microsoft SQL, MySQL Oracle, SQL Server and/or Python.
+ Strong programming skills for data manipulation, automation and visualisation.
+ Strong understanding of database concepts, data modelling and indexing.
+ Strong analytical skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve database issues effectively and efficiently.
+ Experienced in data migrations, data archiving/backup and recovery procedures.
+ Experienced in producing database design and logical structure diagrams, such as Entity Relationship Diagrams, database functional specifications and formal Test Specifications to a high-quality level.
+ Experienced in undertaking formal and controlled testing and validation activities, including change management during such activities.
+ A bility to work as part of an Integrated Delivery Team or individually, working within sometimes restrictive time constraints.
+ Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
+ Proficient in Microsoft Office with strong technical documentation writing skills.
+ Have strong interpersonal skills and be able to interact with people at all levels, including customer stakeholders.
**Our Culture:**
Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.
We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected, and if we are diverse, we're more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centered on inclusion and diversity.
We partner with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility, please visit ** to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.
If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team .
Staff Database Engineer
Posted 10 days ago
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**What you get to do in this role:**
+ Strong experience with performance and stress testing tools and approaches for driving realistic customer simulations
+ 5+ years of database management and performance tuning
+ 5+ years of experience supporting or testing large scale web-based distributed applications on containers such as Apache/Tomcat, JBoss, Web Logic, and Web Sphere in a Unix environment
+ 3+ years of experience developing on a SaaS, PaaS, or Cloud Infrastructure product/solution
+ Proven experience with concurrency, multithreading, and distributed system architectures
+ Unix skills: including development, navigation, file manipulation, permissions, searching/finding files and text contents, and administrative actions
+ Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with an aptitude for learning new technologies
+ developing and deploying mission critical software
+ Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Systems or equivalent technical discipline, or similar work experience.
+ Eagerness to learn everything about the ServiceNow Platform
**To be successful in this role you have:**
+ Experience in leveraging or critically thinking about how to integrate AI into work processes, decision-making, or problem-solving. This may include using AI-powered tools, automating workflows, analyzing AI-driven insights, or exploring AI's potential impact on the function or industry.
+ Experience with service now platform, scripting, tuning, troubleshooting is highly preferred.
+ Scripting: shell scripting, Python and/or Javascript
+ Solid understanding and experience with databases mainly Postgres SQL,MariaDB/Mysql (and Oracle)
+ Solid understanding of schemas, table spaces, indexing, and database performance optimization
+ Familiarity or knowledge of CentOS/RedHat operating system (admin/root level)
+ Demonstrated experience leading individual projects, including scheduling and reporting
+ Formal experience on a DevOps or Performance or support team is desired
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Senior Database Engineer (London)
Posted 4 days ago
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This is a particularly exciting opportunity to join a world leading MedTech pioneer that delivers a range of advanced software solutions with the aim of empowering healthcare professionals.
Is this your next job Read the full description below to find out, and do not hesitate to make an application.
Youd become a key member of the companys growing database team as a Senior Database Engineer, focusing primarily on a complex migration project from Oracle to AWS! This is also an opportunity to get involved in an environment that possesses a DevOps mindset, with tooling such as Terraform for IaC & EKS for containerisation.
If you have experience of working with the likes of PostgreSQL, Oracle, and AWS-related technologies / databases, and would be interested in getting involved in the world of Tech4Good in the form of MedTech then fire over your details (no CV needed).
Senior Database Engineer - SQL Server
Posted 1 day ago
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Senior Cloud Database Engineer - SQL Server
- Salary: 62,000 + bonus
- Benefits: Pension, healthcare, career development
- Hybrid working: Only 2 days per week onsite in Southampton
- Career growth: Genuine opportunities to progress within a world-class tech company
Are you an experienced SQL Server expert looking for your next big challenge?
Join a global tech leader where innovation, high performance, and career growth are at the heart of everything they do. This is your chance to make a real impact as a Senior Cloud Database Engineer , working on mission-critical systems in a cutting-edge environment.
What you'll be doing:
- Install, configure, upgrade, monitor, and maintain multiple SQL Server databases in a 24/7 environment
- Optimise database and application performance
- Manage backup and recovery policies and procedures
- Implement robust database security measures
- Create, maintain, and monitor SQL scripts and processes
- Collaborate with both technical and non-technical teams to solve complex challenges
What we're looking for:
- 5+ years' experience managing mission-critical SQL Server databases
- Strong T-SQL programming skills
- Experience with database replication and Availability Groups
- Proven problem-solving ability and a track record of meeting deadlines
- Excellent communication skills for cross-team collaboration
Desirable skills (not essential, but a big plus):
- SSAS, SSRS, SSIS
- Kafka, MSK, Snowflake, Aurora DB, SNS
- AWS or Azure database management
If you're ready to join a company that challenges limits, delivers excellence, and offers a truly rewarding career path, we want to hear from you.
Hit apply to upload your CV.
Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Senior Database Engineer - SQL Server
Posted 4 days ago
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Senior Cloud Database Engineer - SQL Server
- Salary: 62,000 + bonus
- Benefits: Pension, healthcare, career development
- Hybrid working: Only 2 days per week onsite in Southampton
- Career growth: Genuine opportunities to progress within a world-class tech company
Are you an experienced SQL Server expert looking for your next big challenge?
Join a global tech leader where innovation, high performance, and career growth are at the heart of everything they do. This is your chance to make a real impact as a Senior Cloud Database Engineer , working on mission-critical systems in a cutting-edge environment.
What you'll be doing:
- Install, configure, upgrade, monitor, and maintain multiple SQL Server databases in a 24/7 environment
- Optimise database and application performance
- Manage backup and recovery policies and procedures
- Implement robust database security measures
- Create, maintain, and monitor SQL scripts and processes
- Collaborate with both technical and non-technical teams to solve complex challenges
What we're looking for:
- 5+ years' experience managing mission-critical SQL Server databases
- Strong T-SQL programming skills
- Experience with database replication and Availability Groups
- Proven problem-solving ability and a track record of meeting deadlines
- Excellent communication skills for cross-team collaboration
Desirable skills (not essential, but a big plus):
- SSAS, SSRS, SSIS
- Kafka, MSK, Snowflake, Aurora DB, SNS
- AWS or Azure database management
If you're ready to join a company that challenges limits, delivers excellence, and offers a truly rewarding career path, we want to hear from you.
Hit apply to upload your CV.
Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Oracle PL/SQL Database Engineer
Posted 487 days ago
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Within Future, Marketforce is the business unit focused on Circulation Newsstand in the UK and globally. With more than 30-years of experience, Marketforce leads the way in magazine distribution, global sales and marketing for a wide range of publishing partners which includes the Future portfolio. It is the #1 magazine distributor distributing over 200 million copies worldwide each year.
The Marketforce applications are bespoke and purpose built, on the foundations of Oracle (19c)/ ORACLE Forms (64bit) 12.2.1.3.0 and WebLogic 12.2.1.3.0 and Microsoft .NET technologies, using both waterfall and agile methodologies. The exception is our BI reporting tool, Business Objects XI (BOXI) , a proprietary SAP product. Developer tools and supporting products exist which are used to aid the ongoing developments of the applications.
Underpinning the applications is a suite of ORACLE distributed 19c databases, hosted on multiple ORACLE Data Appliance hardware.
This position requires the individual to become the ORACLE / ORACLE Forms technical expert for applications, BAU delivery, enhancements, developments and the primary contact for the business, each engineer also has to provide secondary cover for other applications based on their technology experience
What you'll be doing.
The Circulation Tech team of 10, consists of Project Managers, Business Analysts, ORACLE and Software Engineers. Additionally the team is the conduit for Infrastructure/ Networks based projects, working closely with an extended team to manage and deliver change through to Marketforce and its applications.
The team works closely with other partners:
- Future colleagues such as Finance (NetSuite) team, Editorial, Production, Tech & Engineering teams
- Marketforce partners such as 3rd party (non-Future) publishers, wholesalers, retailers, carriers, International distributors
Experience that will put you ahead of the curve.
- Experience in database development using Oracle PL/SQL
- SQL writing skills and data analysis using SQLPlus/ Toad/ SQL developer
- Experience in debugging and performance tuning PL/SQL code
- Experience in Oracle Forms 12c (Oracle Fusion Middleware)
- Experience with ETL processing, data extraction, transform and load
- Good problem solving and analytical skills
- Knowledge of database best practices
- A willingness to learn and develop
- Multi-tasking, prioritise and deliver and communicate accordingly
- Front facing with business stakeholders
- Strong communication and documentation skills
- Code management using GitLab
- Utilising Atlassian Jira and Confluence
What's in it for you…
We have a number of awesome perks available to our staff. We offer huge opportunities to learn and develop, whether through professional qualifications, exposure to incredible business projects or informal lunch & learns, hosted by your colleagues. We have a fantastic culture where we really do care about our people and want everyone to succeed. Varied roles mean you’re not pigeonholed in to one finite area but get the opportunity to develop a wide range of skills and experience
And to top it all off, not only do we offer unlimited holiday because we trust you to manage your workload and time but we also offer a share in our success whereby every colleague is eligible to join our profit pool bonus scheme - if Future hits their performance targets all colleagues may receive a bonus.
Internal Job Family Level T6
The expected range for this job is £33,000 - £50,000
Wh o are we…
We’re Future. We’re 3000+ colleagues over 250+ brands speaking to 400 million people every month across the globe through websites, events and magazines. We’ve got ambitious plans that build on our growth momentum and unlock new opportunities and we’re looking for talented people who want to be a part of it.
Want to know more…
Our Future, Our Responsibility - Inclusion and Diversity at Future
We have a voice and we’re going to use it. We promote diversity and inclusion not just in our recruitment processes, but everything we do. We’re an equal opportunity employer and we will continue to ensure our recruitment process is free of bias and our workplaces are inclusive, positive, free of discrimination and respecting of all backgrounds and beliefs. Our culture is underpinned by our values and employees - current and future - are treated with respect and fairness.
Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments made so we can give you the best experience!
Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website
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Cloud Database Migration Engineer, Google Cloud
Posted 3 days ago
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+ Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
+ 6 years of experience in a technical consulting role.
+ 6 years of experience with Oracle Databases.
+ Successful candidates will be required to obtain or currently possess UK Security Clearance (SC-level) to work with the customers in this sector.
**Preferred qualifications:**
+ Experience with database management tools for backups, recovery, snapshot management, sharding, partitioning and experience with database performance tuning.
+ Experience with data migration strategies and moving large-scale production systems either in on-premise/data center environments or migration to cloud scenarios.
As a Cloud Database Migration Engineer, you will guide customers on the migration of transactional database systems such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, and SQL Server to Google Cloud Platform. You will work with customers to understand technical requirements and assist in designing, planning, managing, and troubleshooting the data migration process. You will travel to customer sites to deploy solutions and deliver workshops to educate and empower customers. Additionally, you will work closely with Product Management and Product Engineering to build and constantly drive excellence in our products.
Google Cloud accelerates every organization's ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google's cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Be a trusted technical advisor to customers and solve complex database migration issues.
+ Analyze on-premises and cloud database environments and consult on the optimal design for performance and deployment on Google Cloud Platform.
+ Create and deliver best practices recommendations, tutorials, blog articles, sample code, and technical presentations adapting to different levels of key business and technical stakeholders.
+ Travel up to 30% of the time as needed, also we frequently use video conferencing) in-region for meetings, technical reviews, and onsite delivery activities.
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Database and Platform Engineer
Posted 1 day ago
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Senior IT Database and Web Platform Engineer - 6-Month FTC
Location: Birmingham (Hybrid - up to 40% remote)
Salary: Competitive + benefits
Are you an experienced Senior IT Database and Web Platform Engineer looking for your next challenge? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading global organisation, supporting enterprise-level database, web, and SharePoint environments.
You will provide third-line support for critical systems, managing SQL Server, SharePoint, Azure services, web applications, and identity management infrastructure. Working in a dynamic team, you'll ensure system availability, performance optimisation, and deliver key upgrades and deployments.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide third-line support for database, web, and SharePoint platforms.
Manage SQL Server estate, SharePoint environments, and Azure cloud services.
Deliver code releases, platform upgrades, and deployments.
Optimise server performance and ensure systems are kept up to date.
Lead on troubleshooting escalated technical issues and root cause analysis.
Act as a technical lead, coaching junior team members and supporting wider business projects.
Skills & Experience:
Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server, SharePoint, and Azure cloud services .
Knowledge of web application infrastructure, SSO, MFA , and identity management.
Proven experience in system architecture, performance tuning, and troubleshooting .
Project management skills and ability to lead on deployments and upgrades.
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in ensuring the stability and growth of business-critical systems.
Interested? Click apply now!