Senior Database Engineer

Man Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two annual Mankind days

Pension/401k

Life and long-term disability

Group sick pay

Enhanced parental leave

Long-service leave

Private medical coverage

Discounted gym membership

Pet insurance

Job summary

Man Group is seeking a Senior Database Platform Engineer in London to manage Oracle, PostgreSQL, MongoDB and SQL Server estates. You will collaborate with multiple technology teams to implement optimal solutions and apply automation across the stack.

The role demands strong knowledge of Linux, scripting, and performance tuning, with opportunities to work with Docker, Kubernetes, and DevOps tooling. A complex, high-availability environment awaits.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of Oracle or PostgreSQL RDBMS.
• Foundational knowledge of MongoDB or SQL Server.
• Familiarity with infrastructure automation and configuration management tooling such as Terraform and Ansible.
• Proficiency in Linux.
• Scripting skills in Bash, PL/SQL, Python, PowerShell.
• Experience with Data Guard and RMAN.
• Ability to diagnose and tune performance across the stack.
• Ability to automate builds and repetitive tasks.
• Willingness to broaden skills and adapt to business needs.
• Strong prioritization and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage the Oracle, PostgreSQL, MongoDB and SQL Server database estate.
• Collaborate with other technology teams to identify and implement optimal solutions for Man Group.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn new technologies in this area.
• Ensure the rollout of a standards-based estate using configuration management tools.
• Plan capacity for physical and virtual database servers.
• Ensure high availability and minimise outages.
• Maintain a high level of service for incidents, requests and changes.
• Provide database support and advice to Infrastructure teams, developers and end users.
• Uphold database security standards across the estate.
• Participate in an on-call support rota.

Skills

Oracle

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

SQL Server

Terraform

Ansible

Linux

Bash

PL/SQL

Python

PowerShell

Data Guard

RMAN

Performance tuning

Automation

Project management

Docker

Agile

Business understanding

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Docker

Job description

About Man Group

Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic, Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Powered by talent and advanced technology, our single and multi‑manager investment strategies are underpinned by deep research and span public and private markets, across all major asset classes, with a significant focus on alternatives. Man Group takes a partnership approach to working with clients, establishing deep connections and creating tailored solutions to meet their investment goals and those of the millions of retirees and savers they represent.

Headquartered in London, we manage $227.6 billion* and operate across multiple offices globally. Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker EMG.LN and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. Further information can be found at www.man.com

The Team

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Database Platform Engineer to join a team of highly skilled Engineers and DBAs who are responsible for managing the Oracle, PostgreSQL, MongoDB and SQL Server database estate. The team are responsible for the day‑to‑day support and administration of the Oracle, MongoDB, SQL Server and PostgreSQL database estate including engineering and all database related projects. The role involves working closely with other Infrastructure teams as well as developers and end users. This role also offers the opportunity to work on exciting technologies like Docker, Kubernetes and exposure to other DevOps aligned methods of automation, real‑time monitoring and metrics collections using latest Open‑Source toolsets; Grafana and InfluxDB etc.

Role Responsibilities

• Administer and manage the Oracle, PostgreSQL, MongoDB and SQL Server database estate.
• Collaborate with other technology teams to identify and implement optimal solutions for Man Group.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn new technologies in this area.
• Ensure the rollout of a standards‑based estate using relevant configuration management tools.
• Plan capacity for physical and virtual database servers.
• Ensure high availability of the infrastructure and minimising the duration and impact of any outages.
• Maintain a consistently high level of service delivery for incidents, requests, and changes.
• Provide database support and advice to Infrastructure teams, developers, and end users.
• Uphold database security standards across the database estate.
• Participate in an on‑call support rota.

Key Competencies

Required

• Deep knowledge of Oracle or PostgreSQL RDBMS.
• Foundational knowledge of MongoDB or SQL Server.
• Familiarity with infrastructure automation and configuration management tooling such as Terraform and Ansible.
• Proficiency in Linux.
• Strong scripting skills (preferably Bash, PL/SQL, Python, Powershell).
• Experience of designing, building, configuring Data‑Guard, RMAN.
• Ability to diagnose and tune performance across the entire stack (Database internals, OS, Storage, Networks).
• Proven ability to automate builds and repetitive tasks.
• Flexibility to broaden and develop skills in any area as required.
• Strong prioritization and project management skills.

Advantageous

• Experience with Docker containerization.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies.
• Eagerness to learn and understand the business environment.

Inclusion, Work‑Life Balance And Benefits At Man Group

You’ll thrive in our working environment that champions equality of opportunity. Your unique perspective will contribute to our success, joining a workplace where inclusion is fundamental and deeply embedded in our culture and values. Through our external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes, you’ll find opportunities to grow, develop your talents, and help foster an inclusive environment for all across our firm and industry. Learn more at www.man.com/diversity. You’ll have opportunities to make a difference through our charitable and global initiatives, while advancing your career through professional development, and with flexible working arrangements available too. Like all our people, you receive two annual ‘Mankind’ days of paid leave for community volunteering. Our comprehensive benefits package includes competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long‑term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long‑service leave. Depending on your location, you may also enjoy additional benefits such as private medical coverage, discounted gym membership options and pet insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Man Group provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and all employees without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, sex, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, age or any other legally protected category or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Man Group is a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please contact [e-mail].