Mid-Level Database Developer (PostgreSQL) – Inside IR35

Interact Consulting Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking Mid-Level PostgreSQL Database Developers for a fully remote role within the healthcare sector. The position involves designing and maintaining databases to support application upgrades and optimizing performance in a mission-driven environment. Ideal candidates will have strong PostgreSQL and SQL skills, along with cloud database experience. This role offers a competitive daily rate of £375-400 and the opportunity to work on modern cloud infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Proven commercial experience in PostgreSQL database development and administration.
• Strong SQL skills and deep understanding of relational database design principles.
• Hands-on experience with cloud database services like AWS RDS or Azure PostgreSQL.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain PostgreSQL databases for application upgrades.
• Support deployment of cloud-based infrastructure for major system update.
• Optimize queries, indexes, and schema design for performance improvements.

Skills

PostgreSQL database development

SQL

Cloud database services (AWS RDS, Azure PostgreSQL)

Performance tuning

CI/CD pipelines

Version control (Git)

Job description

Location: Manchester, Fully Remote
Category: Contract Jobs
Salary: 375-400pd + Fully Remote Work
Ref: JT/JC/5959

Contact Name: James Clarke
Telephone: [phone]

Healthcare Sector Contract Type: Inside IR35 £400pd Start Date: 20/10/2025 End Date: 20/04/2026 Location: Fully Remote (UK-based candidates only)

Role Overview

We are seeking Mid-Level PostgreSQL Database Developers to join the team and support the upgrade and deployment of cloud infrastructure for a key healthcare system, preparing for an upcoming application update. This role offers the opportunity to work in a mission-driven healthcare environment on modern database infrastructure and cloud technologies.

Working Hours

• 2 roles: Standard hours, Monday to Friday, 9:00 - 17:00
• 2 roles: Evening and weekend shifts (hours to be discussed during interview)

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain PostgreSQL databases to support application upgrades.
• Support the deployment of cloud-based infrastructure in preparation for a major system update.
• Optimize queries, indexes, and schema design for performance improvements.
• Collaborate with DevOps and application teams to ensure seamless integration.
• Utilize CI/CD pipelines and version control tools for database releases.
• Proven commercial experience in PostgreSQL database development and administration.
• Strong SQL skills and deep understanding of relational database design principles.
• Solid knowledge of performance tuning, indexing, and query optimization.
• Hands-on experience with cloud database services such as AWS RDS or Azure PostgreSQL.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and Git version control.

Additional Information

• Category: Healthcare technology / Cloud infrastructure
• Work Setup: Fully remote - candidates must be located within the United Kingdom