Data Engineer

Searchability®; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A remote-first technology organization in the UK is looking for a Database Engineer to maintain and evolve PostgreSQL environments and write production-level Python code. You will play a vital role in data infrastructure while contributing to database migrations and cleaning data access across services. If you possess expert-level PostgreSQL experience and strong Python skills, this could be your opportunity. This position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits including a remote working model.

Benefits

Remote-first working model

Autonomous working environment

Collaborative engineering culture

Qualifications

• Expert-level PostgreSQL experience (complex queries, schema design, optimisation).
• Strong Python skills, writing production-quality, testable code.
• Experience with database performance tuning, backups, replication, and recovery.
• Full right to work in the UK (no sponsorship).

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain high-availability PostgreSQL environments.
• Write production-quality Python to automate database operations.
• Contribute to database migrations and scaling initiatives.
• Document standards and processes for the development team.

Skills

PostgreSQL experience

Python skills

Database performance tuning

Understanding of data integrity

Collaborative engineering environment

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Database Engineer (PostgreSQL & Python) - MUST BE BASED IN THE UK

• Opportunity for a Database Engineer (Junior / Mid / Senior) to join a remote-first, UK-headquartered technology business
• Competitive salary between £45,000 - £70,000 + excellent benefits including remote working, autonomy, and the chance to work on an Educational AI platform
• Apply online or contact Chelsea Hackett via [e-mail]

WHO WE ARE :

We are a remote-first technology organisation headquartered in the UK, with a distributed team across Europe. The business operates in a highly data-driven environment, working closely with Product and Data Science teams to support an Educational AI pipeline.

Data reliability, performance, and scalability are central to the platform, and this role plays a key part in maintaining and evolving the underlying data infrastructure.

You’ll be joining a collaborative, distributed engineering team, with the opportunity to take real ownership of database systems and tooling.

OUR BENEFITS

• Remote-first working model
• Autonomous, trusted working environment
• Collaborative and inclusive engineering culture
• Opportunity to work closely with AI and Data Science teams
• Clear ownership and technical influence
• Long-term, permanent role
• And more…

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

As a Database Engineer, you’ll sit at the intersection of database administration and software engineering.

You’ll be responsible for building and maintaining high-availability PostgreSQL environments, ensuring performance, security, backups, replication, and recovery are robust and reliable. Alongside this, you’ll write production-quality Python to automate database operations, build bespoke tooling, and support the evolution of the wider data platform.

You’ll contribute to database migrations and scaling initiatives, enable clean data access across services via APIs, and document standards and processes to support a distributed development team.

This is a hands‑on role with a strong focus on long‑term platform health rather than short‑term fixes.

DATABASE ENGINEER – ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Expert-level PostgreSQL experience (complex queries, schema design, optimisation)
• Strong Python skills, writing production-quality, testable code
• Experience with database performance tuning, backups, replication, and recovery
• Understanding of data integrity, security, and best practices
• Experience working in a collaborative, distributed engineering environment
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly
• Full right to work in the UK (no sponsorship)

TO BE CONSIDER…

Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly at [e-mail]. By applying to this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.