Database Engineer
Posted 1 week ago by Henderson Scott
£480 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
Glasgow, UK
Summary: The role of Database Consultant involves implementing and configuring database services for a corporate client in Glasgow, focusing on automation and containerized environments. Candidates should possess strong technical skills in Python, Postgres, and Kubernetes, along with hands-on experience in modern database systems. This is a 12-month contract position requiring a proactive approach to support high-performance platforms. The role is hybrid, requiring three days on-site work each week.
Key Responsibilities:
- Implement and configure database services, including newSQL solutions.
- Support the delivery of high-performance platforms for global use.
- Design, build, and maintain scalable data platforms for corporate clients.
- Utilize strong Python development skills in database management.
- Ensure database security and performance monitoring.
- Deploy automated infrastructure tools effectively.
Key Skills:
- Previous experience as a Database Engineer.
- Strong Python development skills.
- Postgres database experience.
- Knowledge of Kubernetes.
- Excellent Linux systems skills.
- Familiarity with database security and performance monitoring.
- Understanding of automated deployment and infrastructure tools.
Salary (Rate): £480 daily
City: Glasgow
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
Database Consultant - Python - Postgres - Kubernetes - Linux - 12 month contract - Glasgow Hybrid (3 days onsite)
Are you an experienced Database consultant with strong skills in automation and managing containerised database environments?
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 database services, including some newSQL solutions. The work is hands-on and technical, supporting the delivery of high-performance platforms for global use.
I am therefore looking for candidates who have
- Previous experience working as a Database Engineer designing, building and maintaining scalable data platforms for corporate clients.
- Strong Python development skills
- Postgres database experience
- Knowledge of Kubernetes
- Excellent Linux systems skills
- 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.