Senior Lead Postgres Database Engineer

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Bournemouth is seeking a skilled Postgres database engineer to support its growing database environment. In this role, you will design and architect robust Postgres databases, certify new versions for production, and lead migrations. Collaboration with software engineers and mentoring junior team members are key aspects of this position. Candidates should have extensive knowledge of Postgres and cloud infrastructure, along with scripting skills. Join us to make a significant impact in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of the Postgres Database Product.
• Knowledge of infrastructure engineering including networking and storage.
• Adept in scripting languages like Python.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect robust Postgres databases.
• Certify new versions and patches for production use.
• Evaluate and recommend essential functionality including extensions.
• Lead and execute database migrations.

Skills

Postgres Database Product

Infrastructure engineering

Scripting

Python

Cloud infrastructure knowledge

Job description

Become a member of a team where you can contribute significantly to shaping the future of a world-renowned and influential company. Among top performers, you can make a direct and meaningful impact.

We are seeking a skilled Postgres database engineer within Infrastructure Platforms to support our growing Postgres Database environment. The role involves close collaboration with software engineers and global DBA teams. Additionally, the engineer will mentor, train, and teach team members to build Postgres expertise across the organization.

Job responsibilities

• Designing and architecting robust Postgres databases
• Certifying new versions and patches for production use
• Evaluating and recommending essential functionality, including extensions
• Maintaining a strong partnership with our Postgres Vendor
• Providing support during major incidents
• Leading and executing database migrations
• Advising junior engineers and technologists
• Adding to team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Extensive knowledge of the Postgres Database Product.
• Knowledge of one or more areas of infrastructure engineering such as hardware, networking terminology, databases, storage engineering, deployment practices, integration, automation, scaling, resilience, or performance assessments
• Adept in specific infrastructure technology and programming languages (e.g., Scripting, Python, etc.)
• Deep knowledge of cloud infrastructure and multiple cloud technologies with the ability to operate in and migrate across public and private cloud.