Database Developer

Eligo Recruitment; Clapham Common; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a talented Database Developer to join a dynamic London team. You'll maintain and evolve a critical data platform essential for both legacy operations and modern digital solutions. With a hybrid work model and collaborative environment, this role will significantly impact business operations and data management through clean solution design.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

6% employer pension contribution

Access to ClassPass and Headspace

Industry-related benefits and events

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in SQL/database development.
• Strong skills in Git or similar.
• Experience with data-heavy creative or media industries is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Translate feature requests into scalable database solutions.
• Build and maintain tables, views, and functions.
• Monitor performance and implement enhancements.

Skills

SQL/database development

Collaboration

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Version control systems

Tools

PostgreSQL

AWS RDS

S3

Git

Job description

Database Developer London-based | Hybrid (3 days in-office) | Full-time

We’re an independent, creative company looking for a talented Database Developer to join our London-based technology team. You’ll help maintain and evolve a custom-built, business-critical data platform that underpins everything from legacy operations to modern digital delivery.

This is a hybrid role requiring three days a week in our London office (typically Tuesday–Thursday). Core hours are 10am–6pm with some flexibility available.

The Role

• Translate feature requests into efficient, scalable database solutions
• Build and maintain tables, views, and functions
• Support testing and ongoing improvements to the data platform
• Monitor performance and implement iterative enhancements
• Work closely with business users to understand and interpret data needs

You’ll Bring

• 5+ years' experience in SQL/database development
• A passion for clean, elegant solutions and real-world business impact
• A collaborative, analytical mindset and a keen eye for detail
• Comfort working from loosely defined requirements
• Strong skills in Git (or similar) and experience with release/version control

Bonus Points

• Experience in data-heavy creative or media industries
• Passion for the arts
• Familiarity with structured metadata standards (e.g., DDEX ERN or RDR)
• Experience with PostgreSQL, AWS RDS, and S3

Perks & Benefits

• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays and a Christmas office closure
• 6% employer pension contribution (min. 3% employee)
• Access to ClassPass, Headspace, and regular creative perks
• Industry-related benefits and events

This is a unique opportunity to work on high-impact systems within a fast-paced, independent environment. You’ll play a vital role in shaping how data supports and drives the business forward.
Two-stage interview process begins with a Zoom call.

Eligo Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Eligo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive and equitable environment for employees and applicants. We actively celebrate and embrace differences, including but not limited to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, and disability. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and all will be considered for employment without discrimination. At Eligo Recruitment diversity, equity and inclusion is integral to achieving our mission to ensure every workplace reflects the richness of human diversity.