Junior Database Administrator (DBA)/ Data Ops Engineer

Manchester Digital; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in data analytics is seeking a Junior Database Administrator/Data Ops Engineer. The successful candidate will enhance the management and reliability of cloud databases, ensuring efficient data processing and availability. This role offers a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment in central Altrincham.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Corporate benefits package

Office-based role with excellent transport links

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience as a Data Ops Engineer/Database Administrator.
• Experience with Athena, Glue, RDS, S3.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimise cloud databases.
• Design and maintain robust data pipelines.
• Implement improvements for database performance.

Skills

SQL

PHP

Python

Linux scripting

Data management

Data modelling

Problem-solving

Collaborative communication

Job description

Place Informatics is helping redefine how the UK’s leading organisations understand people and places. We transform billions of data points on movement and demographics into powerful insights that drive smarter decisions in Retail, Tourism, Local Government, Outdoor Leisure and Real Estate. As part of our passionate team, you’ll help the team who unlock patterns in human behaviour, reveal new opportunities, and shape strategies that make a real-world impact.

If you’re driven by curiosity and want your work to influence the future of location analytics, join us and help make data work smarter.

About the Role Junior Database Administrator (DBA)/ Data Ops Engineer

You will be responsible for the management, optimisation, and reliability of our databases and data pipelines. Working closely with our team, you will ensure data is efficiently loaded, processed, and available for use across the business. This position is ideal for candidates who thrive in a data-driven, collaborative environment and want to make a tangible impact on business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage, maintain, and optimise cloud databases
• Monitor database performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement improvements
• Design, build, and maintain robust data pipelines for ingestion, transformation, and delivery of large datasets
• Improve and implement processes for loading, validating, and managing data sets
• Ensure data security, integrity, and compliance with relevant standards
• Automate routine database and data pipeline tasks to improve efficiency
• Support the development and deployment of new data-driven products and features
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality data solutions

Essentials About You

Must have:

• at least 5 years’ experience as a Data Ops Engineer/Database Administrator (DBA)
• Strong SQL skills and experience with database optimisation and performance tuning
• Strong practical skills in PHP, Python, SQL.
• At least 3 years’ experience using Athena, Glue, RDS, S3, Linux scripting
• Experience with data modelling, data wrangling, schema design, and database security best practices
• Ability to manage large, complex datasets and troubleshoot data issues
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively

Highly Desirable:

• Experience with automation and DevOps Engineer tools for database management and CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with data warehousing, OLAP/OLTP concepts, and modern data stack technologies
• Worked with Geolocation data

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits (dependent on experience)
• Corporate benefits package
• Office-based role in central Altrincham with excellent transport links
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge data technologies in a fast-growing company
• Supportive team environment and opportunities for professional development
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively

To Apply:
Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience.

Place Informatics Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Pay based on experience: up to £45,000

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position