Database Developer

Eligo Recruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative company in London seeks a Database Developer to maintain a critical data platform. This hybrid role requires you to work three days a week in the office, focusing on efficient database solutions and ongoing platform enhancements. Ideal candidates should have over 5 years of experience in SQL and a collaborative mindset. The company offers 25 days of holiday, pension contributions, and various creative perks.

Benefits

25 days holiday

6% employer pension contribution

Access to ClassPass

Industry-related benefits and events

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in SQL/database development.
• Collaborative mindset with a passion for clean solutions.
• Comfortable working with loosely defined requirements.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

SQL/database development

Git or similar

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Tools

PostgreSQL

AWS RDS

S3

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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

1. Translate feature requests into efficient, scalable database solutions
2. Build and maintain tables, views, and functions
3. Support testing and ongoing improvements to the data platform
4. Monitor performance and implement iterative enhancements
5. 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 are integral to achieving our mission to ensure every workplace reflects the richness of human diversity.