Salary: £130,000 - 136,500 per year
Requirements
- Active SC Clearance (mandatory)
- Extensive commercial experience as a PostgreSQL DBA
- Proven AWS cloud experience, specifically with Amazon Aurora (PostgreSQL-compatible) and Amazon RDS
- Strong background in performance tuning, indexing strategies, and troubleshooting query bottlenecks
- Experience in public sector or secure environments is highly advantageous
Responsibilities
- Design, configure, and manage PostgreSQL, Amazon Aurora, and Amazon RDS instances
- Tune database performance, troubleshoot slow queries, and conduct proactive monitoring
- Execute schema updates, migrations, and engine upgrades safely in cloud environments
- Support disaster recovery, backup protocols, and high-availability setups
- Collaborate with software, engineering, DevOps, and infrastructure teams on database design best practices
- Help ensure optimal performance, high availability, and adherence to government security standards
Technologies
- AWS
- Cloud
- DevOps
- Support
- PostgreSQL
- Security
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We have an urgent contract opportunity for an SC Cleared PostgreSQL Database Administrator to join a high-profile public sector project. The role is fully remote and falls inside IR35. You will manage, tune, and scale mission-critical database infrastructure in secure cloud environments.
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PostgreSQL DBA (Remote) employer: Henderson Scott
As a Software Engineering Consultant in Edinburgh, you will join a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth. The company offers a supportive environment where your expertise in modern engineering practices and AI adoption will be instrumental in shaping the future of software delivery. With a focus on employee development and a commitment to responsible technology use, this role provides a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of Scotland's capital.
