Database Engineer

Scalers; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

A partnership with a FinTech scaleup in the UK is seeking a Database Engineer with a strong focus on PostgreSQL. The role requires experience with cloud technologies and a DevOps mindset. You will work in a production environment using PostgreSQL and MySQL, alongside automation tools like Ansible, while also handling Linux server administration. If you thrive in a dynamic FinTech landscape and are interested in contract work, we encourage you to apply with your CV.

Skills

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Public cloud experience

DevOps mindset

Ansible

Python

Bash

Java

Linux administration

Git

Job description

Scalers are partnering with a FinTech scaleup company in London who are a developer centric organisation building cutting edge software in the Finance space.

We are looking for a Database Engineer with a focus on PostgreSQL to join our FinTech and Payments partner on a contractual basis. Please see below a snapshot of the role.

What we’re looking for from you :

• Working experience working as a Database Engineer supporting PostgreSQL and / or MySQL in a Production Environment.
• Public cloud experience using OpenStack, GCP or AWS
• A DevOps / automation first mindset, with experience using deployments with Ansible (or similar automation tool for config / admin)
• Practical Experience of the following using scripting languages or programming frameworks (Python, Bash, Java, etc)
• System administration and tuning of Linux-based servers
• Strong working knowledge and experience using code versioning tools like Git.

If interested in the above opportunity, please apply with an updated copy of your CV and someone from the Scalers team will be in touch.