Lead Database Engineer

Trimble; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Trimble, a global tech leader, seeks a Lead Database Engineer to manage large-scale production databases. This remote role supports development teams and requires expertise in PostgreSQL, Oracle, and AWS systems. Join a diverse team and contribute to innovative solutions in various industries.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual increases

Bonus up to 6%

25 days annual leave, increasing after five years

Company pension

Life insurance

Income protection

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience with PostgreSQL and Oracle, managing databases >10TB.
• Knowledge of procedural languages like PL/SQL and automation scripting.
• Experience with ITIL, ISO27001, or similar environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop, support, and operate production and development OLTP and data warehouse databases.
• Consult with application teams on architecture, development, and best practices.
• Plan and execute upgrades and patches.

Skills

Database management

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Cloud platforms knowledge

Experience with high-availability systems

Education

Degree in related field

Tools

PostgreSQL

Oracle

MongoDB

AWS

Linux

Job description

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Your Title: Lead Database Engineer
Job Location: UK - Remote
Our Department: DevOps

Are you interested in working for a global tech business providing market-leading solutions to clients in Utilities, Construction & Civils, Geospatial, Transportation & Logistics, and more? If you are an experienced database management professional with expertise in large-scale production databases, AWS, and Linux, this role within our DevOps team as Lead Database Engineer could be ideal for you.

Our DevOps team supports multiple internal software teams, enabling them to deliver top-tier software solutions. We manage development, hosting, and services for various applications, with mission-critical databases requiring high performance, availability, and security.

Your primary responsibilities will include developing, supporting, and operating production and development OLTP and data warehouse databases, including maintenance, tuning, and troubleshooting for PostgreSQL, Oracle, and MongoDB on AWS RDS and Linux infrastructure.

You will join a global team of DevOps professionals across the US, Europe, and Asia. Experience in international teams, problem-solving, and stakeholder relationship building are advantageous. You should be able to manage your own time effectively given the time zone differences.

What You Will Do:

• Consult with application teams on architecture, development, and best practices
• Provide thought leadership and proactive communication to ensure operational excellence
• Collaborate with development, engineering support, systems engineering, and network teams for troubleshooting and resolution
• Advise on SQL design and tuning for applications
• Assist with architecture and support of high availability and disaster recovery solutions
• Plan and execute upgrades and patches
• Manage large production databases or hold a related degree
• Experience with high-availability services and large data systems
• Senior-level experience with PostgreSQL and Oracle, managing databases >10TB
• Knowledge of AWS and other cloud platforms
• Contribute to schema design and cloud transformation efforts
• Experience in backup and recovery processes
• Effective communication skills in English
• Experience with ITIL, ISO27001, or similar environments
• Knowledge of procedural languages like PL/SQL and automation scripting
• Experience with database migration and additional platforms like MS-SQL, MySQL, NoSQL

Salary & Benefits:

• Competitive salary with annual increases
• Bonus up to 6%
• 25 days annual leave, increasing after five years
• Additional day of service leave
• Company pension, life insurance, income protection, ESPP

About Trimble:

Trimble delivers solutions that enable new ways of working across industries like construction, geospatial, agriculture, and transportation. We focus on positioning, modeling, connectivity, and data analytics to improve productivity, safety, and sustainability. We value diversity, inclusion, and a sense of belonging among our team members.