Database Engineer – Hybrid Role (Exclusive to Ocho)
Are you an experienced Database Engineer looking to make an impact at a fast-growing, well-funded scale-up? With £9 million in investment and strong connections across the UK, Ireland, and the USA, this company offers a rare opportunity to shape the data architecture of a cutting-edge platform.
The Role
Join the Platform team as a Data Engineer, where you’ll play a crucial role in designing, developing, and optimising the data architecture that powers the platform. You'll help manage data ingestion from on-premises devices and enhance the platform's multi-tenancy capabilities in the cloud.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and deploy cloud-based database solutions using AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
- Collaborate with development teams to ensure data consistency and seamless integration of database services.
- Optimise data models and structures for efficient storage and access, following best practices.
- Assist in implementing robust backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
- Contribute to performance tuning and identify areas for improvement.
- Enforce database security measures, including encryption and access controls.
- Translate project requirements into scalable database designs in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Maintain best practices in database management, including version control and documentation.
- Monitor database performance using observability tools and resolve issues proactively.
- Stay updated on emerging database technologies and contribute to tech stack discussions.
Ideal Candidate:
- Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in cloud-based database engineering.
- Proven expertise in managing databases on AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
- Strong understanding of data modelling, with proficiency in both SQL and NoSQL technologies.
- Experience in performance tuning, query optimisation, and indexing.
- Knowledge of database security best practices, including encryption and data protection.
- Familiarity with cloud-based backup and disaster recovery strategies.
- Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to translate technical requirements into effective solutions.
- Commitment to maintaining high availability and reliability in database systems.
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
Why Join This Team?
You’ll be part of a passionate group of technologists who value continuous learning and improvement. The team thrives on collaboration and is committed to delivering innovative solutions while fostering a supportive, growth-oriented environment.
What’s in It for You?
- Competitive salary up to £80k
- Private health insurance
- Life insurance, critical illness, and income protection
- Pension scheme
- Meal allowance
This is a unique opportunity to work with a fast-growing scale-up that has a strong presence across Northern Ireland, Ireland, and the USA. With an impressive roster of clients and a collaborative, diverse team, this role offers significant growth potential.
Interested? Reach out to Ryan Quinn on LinkedIn or apply via the link below. Don’t miss this chance to take your career to the next level!
