10 Jun 2025 BBBH58405 Database Specialist (PostgreSQL / Timescale) £100000 - £110000 per annum [...]

MCS Group; Belfast; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

MCS Group seeks a skilled Database Specialist for a short-term contract focusing on designing and optimizing database infrastructure for a high-impact project. The role offers the flexibility of remote work within the UK, with responsibilities including ensuring performance and reliability while supporting a scalable database layer.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with SQL and PostgreSQL in production environments.
• Strong working knowledge of TimescaleDB is highly desirable.
• Experience in scaling database solutions for high throughput.

Responsibilities

• Design and build a robust, scalable database infrastructure.
• Ensure high performance, reliability, and optimal maintainability.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to align database architecture.

Skills

SQL

PostgreSQL

TimescaleDB

Problem-solving

Job description

MCS Group is working with a highly innovative client operating within the IoT, wireless, and telecommunications space, who are seeking an experienced Database Specialist to support a short-term, high-impact project. This is a short-term contract requirement, which will involve working on the design, development and optimisation of database infrastructure to support a scalable and future-proofed platform. You will be instrumental in shaping the database layer that underpins a mission-critical system.

The Role:

• Design and build a robust, scalable database infrastructure
• Ensure high performance, reliability and future maintainability
• Optimise database performance and implement best practices
• Collaborate with engineering teams to align database architecture with project needs
• Provide documentation and knowledge transfer as needed

The Person:

• Extensive experience with SQL and PostgreSQL in production environments
• Strong working knowledge of TimescaleDB (or an awareness of it) is highly desirable
• Demonstrable experience in scaling database solutions to meet high throughput and storage demands
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting and deliver within tight timeframes
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

This client is based in Belfast but is open to contractors working from home / in other locations across the UK.

Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 2-3 months
IR35 Status: Outside
Rate: Competitive (dependent on experience)

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Jill Johnston, Head of IT Contracts, at MCS Group [phone]

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