PostgreSQL Database Developer

Interact Consulting Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking a Mid-Level PostgreSQL Database Developer to join their team in a fully remote role. The position involves designing, developing, and maintaining PostgreSQL databases while supporting cloud infrastructure deployment for an important healthcare system. Ideal candidates will have strong SQL skills, experience with cloud databases like AWS RDS, and a solid understanding of database performance tuning. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a mission-driven environment focused on healthcare technology.

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 such as AWS RDS or Azure PostgreSQL.

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.

Skills

PostgreSQL database development

SQL

Database performance tuning

Cloud database services (AWS RDS/Azure PostgreSQL)

CI/CD pipelines

Version control (Git)

Job description

Location: London, Remote
Category: Contract Jobs
Salary: 400-450pd + Remote Working
Ref: JT/JC/6008

Contact Name: James Clarke
Telephone: [phone]

Healthcare Sector Contract Type:Inside IR35 £450pd Location:Fully Remote (UK-based candidates only)

Role Overview

We are seekingMid-Level PostgreSQL Database Developersto join the team and support theupgrade and deployment of cloud infrastructurefor a keyhealthcare 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 inPostgreSQL database development and administration.
• StrongSQLskills and deep understanding ofrelational database design principles.
• Solid knowledge ofperformance tuning, indexing, and query optimization.
• Hands-on experience withcloud database servicessuch asAWS RDSorAzure PostgreSQL.
• Familiarity withCI/CD pipelinesandGitversion control.

Additional Information

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