Engineering Manager Database Platforms

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization in Central Manchester is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead its Operational Database team. This exciting role offers the chance to implement best practices in database administration while driving a key business transformation project. With a focus on Linux-based databases and team management, you'll play a critical role in enhancing the company's data capabilities. The position comes with a competitive salary, a bonus scheme, and a hybrid working model, ensuring a great work-life balance. If you're passionate about data and leadership, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Company bonus scheme (~10%)

Flexible working hours

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Experience managing operational database teams and implementing best practices.
• Strong understanding of DBA concepts and transactional operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Operational Database team of DBAs, ensuring best practices.
• Collaborate with architects to implement innovative database solutions.

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

Job Description

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

The Company:

Lorien Global is partnering with an organization based in Central Manchester that is transforming how it uses Data. As this team grows significantly, we are seeking a leader to guide the team through this exciting period.

The Role:

You will manage the Operational Database team of DBAs, a critical component for the success of the business. Your responsibilities include implementing best practices in database administration and operations. Working closely with architects, this role offers a genuine opportunity to implement innovative solutions within a key business transformation project.

The Skill Requirements:

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

The Benefits:

• Salary £90,000
• Company bonus scheme (~10%)
• Hybrid working model from Central Manchester (2 days in the office per week)
• Flexible working hours
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing over time

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on exciting projects within a company investing in data transformation. Interviews will be scheduled over the coming weeks. Submit your CV to be considered.

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