Senior Database Engineer

Rhian_Convatec; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global medical solutions company in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Database Engineer to design, implement, and optimize database environments. The role requires 5–8 years of experience in database administration and strong problem-solving skills. Candidates will work with MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MS SQL Server, ensuring performance and reliability across systems. Competitive compensation and various employee benefits are offered.

Benefits

Annual global incentive plan-bonus

Flexible working hours

Home office possibilities

Career opportunities for internal employees

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of hands-on experience in database administration.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with cloud-based database platforms.

Responsibilities

• Administer and fine-tune MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MS SQL Server databases.
• Troubleshoot and optimize complex SQL queries across multiple dialects.
• Design scalable, high-availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) architectures.

Skills

Database administration

SQL query optimization

Cloud-based database platforms

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in IT

Tools

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Microsoft SQL Server

Job description

About Convatec

Pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch: Convatec is a global medical products and technologies company focused on solutions for the management of chronic conditions, with leading positions in Advanced Wound Care, Ostomy Care, Continence Care, and Infusion Care. With more than 10,000 colleagues, we provide products and services in around 90 countries, united by a promise to be forever caring. Convatec’s revenues in 2024 were over $2 billion. The company is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index (LSE:CTEC). To learn more please visit convatecgroup.com.

General IT Infrastructure Systems Administration work focuses on installation, configuration, and maintenance of IT systems software and hardware for multi-user server computers and/or personal computing devices including:

• Meeting end user needs by ensuring the uptime, performance, resource availability, and security of the computers managed within established budgets and operational guidelines
• Acquiring, installing, and upgrading computer components and software and planning for/responding to service outages and other problems
• Automating routine tasks using scripting and writing basic computer programs to address more complex systems software configuration and enhancement

Place of work: Priemyselný park 3, Michalovce, Slovakia.

Wage (gross) and other rewards: Minimum 2400€ / monthly (depending on experience and quality of the candidate) + Annual global incentive plan-bonus and other benefits in compliance with the company social benefit program.

Contract type: full-time.

Start date: by agreement.

Position Overview

We’re looking for an experienced Database Engineer to join our team as a senior technical specialist. In this role, you’ll design, implement, maintain, and optimize enterprise-grade database environments across MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Microsoft SQL Server. You’ll also help shape our data strategy, ensuring performance, scalability, and reliability.

Key responsibilities

• Administer and fine-tune MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MS SQL Server databases
• Troubleshoot and optimize complex SQL queries across multiple dialects
• Design scalable, high-availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) architectures
• Resolve performance bottlenecks in large-scale environments
• Manage user roles, backups, restorations, and version upgrades
• Implement database changes with minimal business disruption
• Collaborate on projects, translating business needs into technical solutions
• Maintain documentation and build knowledge repositories
• Evaluate new database technologies and licensing options
• Participate in on-call rotations and incident response

Key requirements

Outline the essential competencies and characteristics that candidates must demonstrate to contribute to our diverse, inclusive culture and succeed in the role. These may include:

• 5–8 years of hands-on experience in database administration
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to lead projects independently and drive results
• Experience with cloud-based database platforms
• Background in IT infrastructure is a plus
• Certifications in MySQL or PostgreSQL are a bonus

Education/ Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT preferred

Our ambitions will bring the very best out in you. You’ll be pushed to aim higher and really own your work. You’ll be encouraged and supported to make things happen, too. It can be challenging. But, as the progress you make will help improve the lives of millions, it’ll be worth it. This is stepping up to a challenge. This is work that’ll move you.

Note: Please send your CV only in English language.

Employee perks, benefits

• Annual global incentive plan-bonus
• Large corporation with representation and manufacturing plants in the world
• Stable employer for Michalovce city and its surroundings
• Corporate culture – Underpinning everything we do are our values: Improve care, Deliver results, Grow together, Own it, Do what’s right
• Home office possibilities
• Flexible working hours
• Introduction program according to company standards
• Development trainings
• Career opportunities for internal employees
• Referral bonus system
• Recognition program
• Meals in the amount of 0.44 EUR per meal unit / day
• Supplementary pension plan after the trial period with the employer's contribution
• Social fund (various support and perks for employees)
• Free bus transport within Michalovce city
• Various events / team building activities
• Various employee discounts by vendors within Michalovce city

Company: Unomedical s.r.o. (member of the global company Convatec)

Priemyselný park 3, 071 01 Michalovce, Slovakia

Email: [e-mail]

Website: convatecgroup.com | convatec.sk | careers.convatec.com

Equal opportunities

ConvaTec provides equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, genetic predispositions, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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