Software Engineer - Java (DBA team)

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Description

• Working within our engineering team, you will be responsible for the application and infrastructure used to support our PostgreSQL databases. • Working within the DBA team to build out our Database Manager application used to manage and monitor our databases. • Actively deliver on knowledge sharing across the team on Java • Working with our teams to understand their database needs and make adjustments from an application and infrastructure standpoint. • Monitoring and optimising the performance of databases • Query analysis to understand how our databases are being used • Allocating for systems requirements and planning future needs • Working within the team to understand how to manage and maintain Postgres database infrastructure

Requirements

• Experience of software development. Preferably Java • Experience of using infrastructure as code. Preferably Terraform • Experience working in cloud environments (AWS or GCP) • Understanding of Postgres from an administrative and developer perspective • Self-motivated person able to drive change, take initiative and own their work • Strong ability to solve complex technical problems • Ability to communicate at all levels of the business to understand the users needs

Benefits

• 25 days holiday (plus public holidays) • An extra day’s holiday for your birthday, taken a week on either side of the day • 16 hours paid volunteering time a year • Part-time and/or flexible hours available for most roles • Hybrid/remote working • Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton • Generous family-friendly policies • Enhanced sick pay • Contributory pension scheme • Varied social groups set up and run by our employees • Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a cashback scheme, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, a birthday box and weekly free coffee • Access to ‘salary sacrifice’ benefits such as Cycle to Work scheme