Cloud Database Engineer

RELX Group; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

RELX Group seeks a Database Platform Engineer to operate AWS cloud database services and drive secure, scalable data platforms. You will work with Architects, DevOps and Security teams to optimise performance and reliability across the data stack.

The role requires experience with MySQL/Aurora, Terraform/Ansible, Python scripting and Linux administration, in a UK-based environment, with a focus on resilience and automation.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in database engineering, cloud platform operations, or related infra engineering.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS.
• Knowledge of relational databases including MySQL and Aurora.
• Experience with monitoring, troubleshooting, performance tuning, backup and recovery.
• Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and Ansible.

Responsibilities

• Operate and evolve cloud database platforms hosted in AWS.
• Contribute to scalable, resilient, and secure system designs.
• Investigate and resolve complex technical challenges with senior engineers.
• Monitor and optimise database and platform performance.
• Automate operations using IaC and modern DevOps practices.
• Support backup, recovery, and business continuity capabilities.
• Evaluate technologies to improve performance, stability, and security.
• Collaborate with architects, developers, security teams, and stakeholders.

Skills

Database engineering

Cloud platform operations

Scripting (Python)

Security best practices

Git usage

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Git

AWS

Linux

MySQL

Python

Job description

Salary: £45,000 - 85,000 per year

Requirements

• 2 years of experience in database engineering, cloud platform operations, or a related infrastructure engineering discipline
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS
• Knowledge of relational database technologies, including MySQL and Aurora
• Experience with database monitoring, troubleshooting, performance tuning, backup, and recovery
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools, including Terraform and Ansible
• Linux administration and scripting or programming skills, ideally Python
• Familiarity with version control technologies such as Git
• Knowledge of security best practices and their practical application in platform design and operations

Responsibilities

• Help operate and evolve highly available cloud database platforms hosted in AWS
• Contribute to the design and implementation of scalable, resilient, and secure systems
• Investigate and resolve complex technical challenges alongside experienced engineers
• Monitor, analyse, and optimise database and platform performance
• Automate operational processes using Infrastructure as Code and modern DevOps practices
• Support backup, recovery, and business continuity capabilities
• Evaluate and introduce technologies that improve platform performance, stability, and security
• Collaborate with architects, developers, security teams, and business stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes

Technologies

• AWS
• Ansible
• Cloud
• DevOps
• Git
• Support
• Linux
• MySQL
• Python
• Security
• Terraform

More

We are LexisNexis Risk Solutions, an essential partner in risk assessment. Within our Insurance vertical, we provide solutions and decision tools that combine public and industry-specific content with advanced technology and analytics to help customers evaluate and predict risk, improve operational efficiency, and make data-driven decisions across the insurance policy lifecycle. Our growing Data Platform team supports a modern, cloud-first technology platform powering high-volume, mission‑critical services. Youll work with experienced Database Administrators, Platform Engineers, and Cloud Specialists to build and operate highly available, secure, and scalable services in AWS, with opportunities to learn and collaborate using modern cloud and infrastructure technologies. The role is full time and listed in Nottingham. For work performed in Dublin, Ireland (Rockfield Central), the stated base pay range is 46,700–77,800. We offer location‑specific benefits and are committed to an accessible hiring process and equal opportunity.