Engineering Manager (Database Platforms)

JR United Kingdom; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization in Central Manchester is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead their Database Platforms team through a transformative phase. This role offers the chance to manage a critical team of DBAs while implementing best practices in database administration and operations. With a competitive salary and a bonus scheme, this position allows for hybrid working arrangements, promoting a healthy work-life balance. Join a forward-thinking company that values data and is committed to investing in its transformation journey, making a significant impact in the industry.

Benefits

Company bonus scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Hybrid working arrangement

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with various Linux-based databases is essential.
• Strong management skills focusing on project delivery and team growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Operational Database and DBA team critical to business success.
• Implement innovative solutions within a critical business transformation project.

Skills

Linux-based databases (MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, Oracle)

Team management skills

DBA concepts (Clustering, Performance Tuning, Security, Scaling)

Transactional database operations

AWS cloud platforms

NoSQL Databases

Communication skills

Job description

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08.05.2025

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22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Engineering Manager (Database Platforms) - Central Manchester - Salary £90,000 + Bonus

The Company:
Lorien Global are working in partnership with an organisation based in Central Manchester whom are embarking on a transformation of how the business uses Data. As this team is growing significantly we're looking for a leader to help lead the team through this exciting time.
The Role:
Your responsibility spans the management of the Operational Database and Team of DBAs, a team that is critical to success of the business, including implementation of best database administration and database operations.
Working closely with the architects this is a genuine opportunity to implement innovative solutions within a critical business transformation project.
The Skill Requirements:
Candidates must have a blend of the following:

• Hands-on experience with Linux based databases is a must (MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, Oracle, etc.)
• Strong team management skills, focusing on project delivery and team growth
• Excellent understanding of DBA concepts: Clustering, Performance Tuning, Security, Scaling etc.
• Solid understanding of critical transactional database operations, preferably within a live revenue generating platform
• Wider technical knowledge with AWS cloud platforms and NoSQL Databases would also be helpful
• Excellent communication skills with both internal and external teams

The Benefits:

• Salary £90,000
• Company bonus scheme (c10%)
• Hybrid working form central Manchester (2 days in the office a week)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (Increasing over time)

This is a great opportunity for someone to work on exciting project work within a company investing in their data transformation. Interviews will be taking place over the coming weeks, submit your CV to be considered.
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