Database Engineer

Database Engineer

Full-Time 40000 - 45000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Akkodis

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage and optimise MySQL environments while collaborating with tech teams.
  • Company: Join a supportive tech company focused on innovation and collaboration.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, training opportunities, and funded professional certifications.
  • Other info: Enjoy a hybrid work model in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on high-availability database environments and work with cutting-edge technologies.
  • Qualifications: Strong MySQL experience and knowledge of cloud technologies preferred.

The predicted salary is between 40000 - 45000 £ per year.

Requirements

  • Strong experience with My SQL (5.7 / 8+)
  • Working knowledge of SQL Server administration
  • Experience with high availability technologies
  • Postgre SQL experience is a plus
  • Cloud exposure with AWS or Azure is a plus
  • Infrastructure knowledge is a plus
  • Interest in AI tools for database management is a plus
  • Linux and scripting knowledge is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Own and manage our My SQL environments as the primary subject matter expert
  • Design and optimise our database architecture, performance, and scalability
  • Implement and maintain high availability solutions
  • Handle backup, recovery, and disaster planning
  • Collaborate with our development, infrastructure, and security teams
  • Troubleshoot complex issues and continuously improve performance
  • Contribute to our documentation, standards, and best practices
  • Technologies
  • AI
  • AWS
  • Azure
  • Cloud
  • Linux
  • My SQL
  • Postgre SQL
  • SQL
  • Security
  • More

We are hiring a Database Engineer on a permanent hybrid basis, offering a salary of £40,000 to £45,000 plus training.

You will join a collaborative, supportive tech environment and work with both modern and legacy technologies as part of a critical infrastructure team.

We also offer funded professional certifications and the opportunity to make a real impact in how our high-availability database environment develops.

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Database Engineer employer: Akkodis

Join a leading defence and technology organisation in Stevenage as a Principal Commercial Officer, where you will thrive in a collaborative work culture that values your contributions and supports your professional growth. With competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and hybrid working arrangements, this role offers the unique opportunity to engage with nationally significant programmes while developing your career in a complex and regulated environment. Experience a workplace that prioritises continuous improvement and fosters strong stakeholder relationships, making it an ideal setting for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.

Akkodis

Contact Details:

Akkodis Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Database Engineer

MySQL (5.7 / 8+)
SQL Server Administration
High Availability Technologies
PostgreSQL
AWS
Azure
Infrastructure Knowledge