GLASGOW BASED- Database Engineer - Python, Postgres, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Terraform, Linux

GLASGOW BASED- Database Engineer - Python, Postgres, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Terraform, Linux

Posted 1 day ago by Scope AT Limited

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Hybrid
Glasgow, Scotland, UK
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Agile Methodology Authentications Authorisation (Computing) Automation Azure Kubernetes Service Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery DevOps File System Permissions Financial Services Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Input/Output Kerberos (Protocol) Kubernetes Linux Linux System Administration NewSQL OAuth Online Transaction Processing OpenID Operational Efficiency Oracle Linux Python (Programming Language) Stakeholder Management System Administration System For Cross-Domain Identity Management (SCIM) System Monitoring Terraform

Summary: We are looking for a skilled Database Engineer to join a global technology team in a financial services setting. The role focuses on implementing and supporting scalable NewSQL platforms within a cloud-based DBaaS infrastructure, emphasizing automation and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have strong Python development skills and experience with Postgres and Kubernetes. This hands-on position requires collaboration with global teams to deliver robust database solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and deploy secure, compliant infrastructure integrated with organizational controls.
  • Build and maintain scalable database platforms using Postgres in a containerized environment.
  • Collaborate with global teams and security stakeholders to deliver robust DBaaS solutions.
  • Automate deployment and operational processes using CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code tools.
  • Provide architecture input for highly available, production-grade systems.
  • Document and optimize support processes for Postgres-based services.
  • Develop monitoring and alerting systems to ensure high availability and performance.

Key Skills:

  • Strong Python development skills (essential)
  • Hands-on experience with Postgres in production environments
  • Expertise in Kubernetes and container orchestration
  • Solid Linux system administration skills
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Terraform and Helm
  • Proficient in ANSI SQL
  • Experience working with secure authentication and authorization standards (SAML, SCIM, OAuth, OpenID, Kerberos)
  • Strong understanding of DevOps practices and Agile methodologies
  • Ability to develop and manage system monitoring tools and dashboards
  • Experience with large-scale, high-velocity OLTP systems and NewSQL architecture

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Glasgow

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Contract Type: Contingent/Contract (PAYE engagement)
Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom (Hybrid - 3 days in office)
Contract Duration: 12 months

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Database Engineer to join a globally distributed technology team within a leading financial services environment. The successful candidate will contribute to the implementation and support of scalable, resilient NewSQL platforms within an internal cloud-based DBaaS infrastructure.

This is a hands-on engineering role, requiring a mix of database product expertise and development skills, particularly in Python. You will play a key part in building high-performance, highly available data solutions with a strong emphasis on automation, security, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and deploy secure, compliant infrastructure integrated with organizational controls.

  • Build and maintain scalable database platforms using Postgres in a containerized environment.

  • Collaborate with global teams and security stakeholders to deliver robust DBaaS solutions.

  • Automate deployment and operational processes using CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code tools.

  • Provide architecture input for highly available, production-grade systems.

  • Document and optimize support processes for Postgres-based services.

  • Develop monitoring and alerting systems to ensure high availability and performance.

Key Skills & Experience

  • Strong Python development skills (essential)

  • Hands-on experience with Postgres in production environments

  • Expertise in Kubernetes and container orchestration

  • Solid Linux system administration skills

  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Terraform and Helm

  • Proficient in ANSI SQL

  • Experience working with secure authentication and authorization standards (SAML, SCIM, OAuth, OpenID, Kerberos)

  • Strong understanding of DevOps practices and Agile methodologies

  • Ability to develop and manage system monitoring tools and dashboards

  • Experience with large-scale, high-velocity OLTP systems and NewSQL architecture

Additional Information

  • This role is offered on a PAYE basis, excluding holiday pay accrual.

  • Candidates must have access to their own device for remote work.

  • Ensure accurate candidate details for internal system access processing.

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