Database Engineer
Posted 1 week ago by Henderson Scott
£480 Per day
Undetermined
Hybrid
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Database Engineer involves working on a 12-month contract in Glasgow, focusing on the implementation and configuration of newSQL database systems for a large corporate client. The position requires hands-on technical skills and experience with newSQL technologies, contributing to the delivery of high-performance platforms. Candidates should possess a strong technical foundation and be ready to engage in a high-impact delivery team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Implement and configure newSQL database systems.
- Support the delivery of high-performance platforms for global use.
- Engage in hands-on technical work related to database systems.
Key Skills:
- Experience as a Database Engineer on large-scale implementation and configuration programmes.
- Direct experience with newSQL technologies such as CockroachDB or YugabyteDB.
- Strong Python development skills.
- Good knowledge of structured query language standards.
- Experience with Linux systems and container orchestration tools.
- Familiarity with database security and performance monitoring.
- Understanding of automated deployment and infrastructure tools.
Salary (Rate): £480.00/daily
City: Glasgow
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
newSQL Database Consultant - 12 month contract - Glasgow Hybrid (3 days onsite)
Are you an experienced Database consultant with strong skills in newSQL databases? I have an immediate opportunity on a 12-month contract for a large corporate client in central Glasgow. You'll play a key part in the implementation and configuration of their newSQL database systems. The work is hands-on and technical, supporting the delivery of high-performance platforms for global use.
I am keen to speak to candidates who have:
- Previous experience working as a Database Engineer on large-scale implementation and configuration programmes for corporate clients.
- Direct experience working with newSQL technologies such as CockroachDB or YugabyteDB
- Strong Python development skills
- Good working knowledge of structured query language standards
- Experience with Linux systems and container orchestration tools
- Familiarity with database security and performance monitoring
- Understanding of automated deployment and infrastructure tools
This role is ideal for someone with solid hands-on experience in modern database systems and a strong technical foundation. If you're ready to take on a key role in a high-impact delivery team, we'd like to hear from you.