Software Engineer

HSBC Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organization in Sheffield seeks a skilled database administrator with deep expertise in PostgreSQL and strong automation skills. Responsibilities include managing database releases, developing automation frameworks, and collaborating with DevOps teams. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment that encourages growth and innovation.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Inclusive and diverse workplace

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in PostgreSQL administration.
• Strong scripting skills in Bash, Python, and Ansible.
• Experience in building automated solutions and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Manage PostgreSQL database releases and ensure high availability.
• Develop automation frameworks for database management.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams on database technology solutions.

Skills

PostgreSQL administration

Scripting with Bash

Automation skills

API integration

Troubleshooting

Collaboration with DevOps

Security and compliance

Tools

Prometheus

Grafana

Ansible

Job description

Software engineering knowledge with deep expertise in PostgreSQL administration and strong scripting and automation skills. The role is blend of software engineering practices and collaboration across DevOps, Engineering and infrastructure teams with technical hands-on database automation, build and testing of our database technology stacks and toolkits required for database provisioning, automation, database optimization and a resilient PostgreSQL database infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Database Management: Manage both major and minor releases of PostgreSQL databases.
• Automation Solutions: Develop automation frameworks and scripts (using Bash, Python and/or Ansible).
• Design, develop and test high availability features and recovery strategies.
• API Integration: Build and integrate APIs for database management operations and automation workflows.
• Troubleshooting Automation: Resolve automation issues across scripting, APIs, and containerized environments.
• DevOps Engagement: Communicate effectively with DevOps teams to understand and address their database requirements and issues.
• PostgreSQL Database Administration: Proficient in managing and maintaining PostgreSQL databases.
• Automation Frameworks and Scripting: Develop automation frameworks and scripts using Bash, Python, and/or Ansible. Design, develop, and test high availability features and recovery strategies.
• Collaboration with DevOps and Architects: Partner with DevOps teams, architects to introduce and test new database technology stacks.
• Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot complex issues, identify root causes, engage with the vendor for problem tickets.
• Security and Compliance: Oversee security, user management and compliance related findings across the PostgreSQL Environment.

Nice to Have

• Observability Tools: Experience with tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and OpenTelemetry to enhance observability.
• Enterprise Tools Knowledge: Familiarity with enterprise tools such as Control M, TrueSight, Guardium, Tenable Nessus, and Delinea.
• Security and Development: Understanding of security and software development in highly regulated environments.
• CI/CD Pipelines: Comprehensive knowledge of building, packaging, testing, and deploying CI/CD pipelines.
• Agile Practices: Experience with Agile methodologies and tools, such as JIRA.
• Secret Management: Exposure to managing secrets using HashiCorp Vault.

Benefits

If you're looking for a career that will help you stand out, join HSBC, and fulfil your potential - whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.

About HSBC

HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with operations in 64 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people to fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we're dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces - no matter their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible for everyone to be at their best. We take pride in being a Disability Confident Leader and will offer an interview to people with disabilities, long term conditions or neurodivergent candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role. If you have a need that requires accommodations or changes during the recruitment process, please get in touch with our Recruitment Helpdesk