Database Engineer

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

Job summary

A dynamic AI company is seeking a Database Engineer with deep PostgreSQL expertise to lead the evolution of their cloud-native database infrastructure. You will work closely with software developers and data engineers on high-performance solutions. This role offers hybrid working, 26 flexible holidays, enhanced family leave, and full benefits including healthcare and pension.

Benefits

Flexible holidays

Enhanced family leave

Healthcare benefits

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing cloud-hosted PostgreSQL at scale.
• Proficiency in SQL optimisation, access control, and database security.
• Experience with TimescaleDB and time-series data is a big plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the design, evolution, and optimisation of PostgreSQL schemas across all environments.
• Lead query tuning, indexing, and capacity planning for mission-critical systems.
• Develop secure backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures.

Skills

PostgreSQL expertise

SQL optimisation

Database security

Python

CI/CD pipelines

Collaboration

Tools

Grafana

Datadog

TimescaleDB

Job description

Overview

Database Engineer

Shape the Future of Scalable Data Infrastructure in a Fast-Growing AI Company
We're looking for a Database Engineer with deep PostgreSQL expertise to lead the evolution of a cloud-native database infrastructure.
Join an AI company at the forefront of innovation in the energy sector, and help power high-impact products with data excellence at their core.
This is not a standard operations role. You'll work closely with software developers and data engineers to architect high-performance solutions, implement automation, and ensure the platform scales effortlessly to support a growing global user base.

What Youll Be Doing

• Own the design, evolution, and optimisation of PostgreSQL schemas across all environments
• Lead query tuning, indexing, and capacity planning for mission-critical systems
• Develop secure backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures
• Explore multi-tenant and sharded architectures to support growth
• Implement monitoring strategies using Grafana, Datadog, and CI/CD integrations
• Champion database best practices, mentor teams, and standardize tooling and automation

What Youll Bring

• Extensive experience managing cloud-hosted PostgreSQL at scale
• Proficiency in SQL optimisation, access control, and database security
• Experience with TimescaleDB and time-series data is a big plus
• Solid skills in Python, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing (e.g. pg_tap, pytest)
• A collaborative approach and strong communication skills to engage cross-functional teams

Why Join?

• Work on impactful projects in the AI and energy space
• Hybrid working with regular team events in Birmingham
• 26 flexible holidays, enhanced family leave, and full benefits including healthcare and pension

Take ownership of the data layer that powers cutting-edge AI products—apply now and build the infrastructure of the future.

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