Senior/Principal Database Engineer

Senior/Principal Database Engineer

Edinburgh | £55,000 - £70,000 | Permanent

Published: 31.08.23 Ref: 011_1693500166

Overview

We're working with an influential global tech consultancy based in Edinburgh who are looking to add a Senior or Principal Database Developer. This company offer valuable insights to companies which ultimately help them transition to green energy.

  • Manage a broad set of technologies with varying datasets.
  • Provide databases operational support to ensure application availability and data quality.
  • Advise internal and external customers on databases and its applications.
  • Participate in roadmap planning by collaborating with stakeholders to identify potential for improvement.
  • Use your experience of PostgreSQL to manage large and complex datasets.
  • Use your experience to navigate AWS cloud architecture and infrastructure.

Benefits and Progression

Given they're a tech company, they are an extremely strong technical environment where they place great importance on career development. There's a low staff turnover within this team, many members have stayed for 10+ years and seen serious career progression along the way. You'd have your own development plan that's suited to your career desires, whether you wish to stay hands on or move to a hands-off management role. Some of the team are based in a major U.S. city so there are travel opportunities every so often, however, these are optional.

The team are offering a basic salary of up to £70,000 as well as a 10% bonus, and private health insurance. Work-life balance is key to this company, they offer largely remote and flexible working along with a 35-hour working week.

If you're interested in hearing more apply or reach out to Daniel at Cathcart Technology.

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