PostgreSQL SRE: Reliability & Platform Automation Lead

Barclays UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution seeks a PostgreSQL Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to monitor, maintain, and improve the bank's critical technology infrastructure. The role involves resolving complex technical issues and shaping the direction of database administration to align with business goals. Candidates should have experience in database administration, particularly with PostgreSQL, along with a solid understanding of automation and SRE practices. This position offers opportunities for innovation and leadership across various technology platforms and teams.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Database Administrator, focused on PostgreSQL and similar technologies.
• Background in leading SRE practices across complex teams.
• Hands-on experience with Containers and Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain the bank’s critical technology infrastructure.
• Shape the direction of database administration to align with business goals.
• Resolve technical issues while minimizing disruption to operations.

Skills

Database Administration

PostgreSQL

Containers

Kubernetes

DevOps Automation Tools

Scripting Languages

Tools

JIRA

Ansible

Git

Job description

A leading financial institution seeks a PostgreSQL Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to monitor, maintain, and improve the bank's critical technology infrastructure. The role involves resolving complex technical issues and shaping the direction of database administration to align with business goals. Candidates should have experience in database administration, particularly with PostgreSQL, along with a solid understanding of automation and SRE practices. This position offers opportunities for innovation and leadership across various technology platforms and teams.