Senior Lead Postgres Database Engineer

J.P. MORGAN; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Bournemouth is looking for a skilled Postgres database engineer to support their growing database environment. Responsibilities include designing Postgres databases, managing vendor relationships, and mentoring junior team members. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of Postgres, infrastructure engineering, and cloud technologies. This firm values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Proficient in designing and architecting Postgres databases.
• Ability to evaluate and recommend functionality for production use.
• Experience maintaining partnerships with vendors and leading migrations.

Responsibilities

• Designing and architecting robust Postgres databases.
• Certifying new versions and patches for production use.
• Providing support during major incidents.
• Advising junior engineers and enhancing team culture.

Skills

Extensive knowledge of the Postgres Database Product

Knowledge of infrastructure engineering

Adept in scripting and Python

Deep knowledge of cloud infrastructure

Job description

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.

About Us

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world’s most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first‑class business in a first‑class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long‑term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

About The Team

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we’re setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.