Database Engineer - NewSQL
Posted 1 week ago by McGregor Boyall
Negotiable
Inside
Hybrid
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Summary: Seeking a hands-on Database Engineer with expertise in NewSQL platforms such as Yugabyte and CockroachDB, focusing on building a resilient internal DBaaS infrastructure. The role combines database product knowledge with developer skills, requiring experience in high-volume OLTP systems. The position is based in Glasgow and involves a hybrid working arrangement. This is a 12-month contract role in the financial services sector.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and deploy NewSQL database solutions on on-prem infrastructure
- Build secure, compliant infrastructure with IT Security and platform teams
- Support and optimise Postgres operations and documentation
- Help roll out a scalable DBaaS model across the business
Key Skills:
- NewSQL hands-on experience (Yugabyte or CockroachDB)
- Python development - essential
- Strong knowledge of Linux, Kubernetes, and DevOps practices
- Advanced SQL (ANSI SQL) skills
- Experience architecting high-availability production systems
- Familiarity with security protocols (OAuth, SAML, OpenID, Kerberos, etc.)
- Strong communicator with experience working in agile, globally distributed teams
- Bonus: experience designing monitoring systems and dashboards
Salary (Rate): £60/hour
City: Glasgow
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Financial
Database Engineer - NewSQL
£60/hour PAYE
Glasgow (3 days/week onsite)
Financial Services
12-month contract
Seeking a hands-on Database Engineer with experience in NewSQL platforms (Yugabyte, CockroachDB) and high-volume OLTP systems. You'll be building a resilient, secure internal DBaaS infrastructure.
This role requires a strong combination of database product knowledge combined with developer skills.
Key responsibilities:
* Design and deploy NewSQL database solutions on on-prem infrastructure
* Build secure, compliant infrastructure with IT Security and platform teams
* Support and optimise Postgres operations and documentation
* Help roll out a scalable DBaaS model across the business
Tech stack & skills:
* NewSQL hands-on experience (Yugabyte or CockroachDB)
* Python development - essential
* Strong knowledge of Linux, Kubernetes, and DevOps practices
* Advanced SQL (ANSI SQL) skills
* Experience architecting high-availability production systems
* Familiarity with security protocols (OAuth, SAML, OpenID, Kerberos, etc.)
* Strong communicator with experience working in agile, globally distributed teams
* Bonus: experience designing monitoring systems and dashboards
McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.
