Senior Database Engineer – Remote (Azure SQL/PostgreSQL)

MOTORS & Cazoo; Richmond; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Richmond seeks a Senior Database Engineer to develop and deliver an innovative database platform. This role involves modernizing legacy systems, working with Microsoft SQL and Azure databases, and ensuring high performance and data reliability. As an individual contributor, you will tackle complex projects and lead efforts in optimizing database strategies while mentoring junior engineers. The position offers competitive pay, a hybrid work model, and a strong focus on employee well-being.

Benefits

Flexible workplace

Private Healthcare Insurance

Discretionary Bonus

Generous Family Friendly Leave

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in database architecture, design, and administration.
• Advanced knowledge of disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
• Experience in performance optimization and query tuning.

Responsibilities

• Modernize and maintain Microsoft SQL based data platform.
• Architect, engineer, deploy and maintain database solutions in Azure Cloud.
• Participate in on-call rotation to provide 24/7 support.

Skills

Database Architecture

Performance Optimization

Automation with PowerShell/Python

Cloud-Native Solutions

Disaster Recovery Planning

Tools

Azure SQL Managed Instance

PostgreSQL

Visual Studio SSDT

Database CI/CD

Job description

A leading automotive company in Richmond seeks a Senior Database Engineer to develop and deliver an innovative database platform. This role involves modernizing legacy systems, working with Microsoft SQL and Azure databases, and ensuring high performance and data reliability. As an individual contributor, you will tackle complex projects and lead efforts in optimizing database strategies while mentoring junior engineers. The position offers competitive pay, a hybrid work model, and a strong focus on employee well-being.