Senior Developer/DBA
Posted 1 week ago by itecopeople
£66 Per hour
Inside
Hybrid
South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Senior Developer/DBA involves creating architectural proof of concepts using PostgreSQL and MongoDB for a client developing a platform to process large volumes of unstructured data. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering two proofs of concept to facilitate A/B comparisons for database technology selection. This position requires a strong understanding of database management and programming with C-style syntax languages, particularly TypeScript. The role is hybrid, requiring on-site presence in South Yorkshire for part of the week.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver two architectural proof of concepts using PostgreSQL and MongoDB.
- Support the selection of suitable database technology for the platform.
- Work with large-scale PostgreSQL and MongoDB databases handling unstructured data.
- Develop architectural database proof of concepts.
- Understand persistence layers, indexing strategies, and performance tuning.
- Program using C-style syntax languages, with a focus on JavaScript and TypeScript.
Key Skills:
- In-depth experience with PostgreSQL (including JSONB structures) and MongoDB.
- Experience as a Database Developer or Development DBA.
- Understanding of persistence layers and performance tuning.
- Proficiency in programming with C-style syntax languages, especially JavaScript and TypeScript.
- Excellent listening skills and ability to understand abstract ideas.
- Proactive and capable of working independently.
Salary (Rate): £66.00/hr
City: South Yorkshire
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: IT
PostgreSQL / Mongo Database Developer or Development DBA
Duration: 3 months
Rate: £500 per day (negotiable depending on experience) – Inside IR35
Location: Hybrid – South Yorkshire (2–3 days per week on-site)
Start Date: ASAP
Background
Our client is developing an innovative new platform designed to process and analyse very large volumes of unstructured data. This is achieved using bespoke software that interfaces with the databases in a novel way to feed data into the persistence layer. They are seeking an experienced Database Developer or Development DBA to create architectural proof of concepts in both PostgreSQL and MongoDB.
Role Overview
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering two architectural proof of concepts – one using PostgreSQL and one using MongoDB – to enable A/B comparisons. This will support the selection of the most suitable database technology for the platform’s needs. This role would suit a Database Developer or Development DBA who has a solid understanding of C-style syntax programming languages (the client is using TypeScript).
Key Skills and Experience
You will need demonstrable, in-depth experience in:
- Working with large-scale PostgreSQL (including JSONB structures) and MongoDB databases handling significant volumes of unstructured data
- Developing architectural database proof of concepts
- Working as either a Database Developer or Development DBA
- Understanding persistence layers, indexing strategies, and performance tuning
- Programming with C-style syntax languages – JavaScript experience is essential; TypeScript is highly desirable
Personal Attributes
You will:
- Be comfortable working with non-standard concepts and approaches
- Possess excellent listening skills and the ability to understand innovative and abstract ideas
- Be proactive and capable of working independently to deliver proof of concept solutions
- Be confident in your database implementation skills, while also open to feedback and collaborative iteration
If this sounds of interest, please contact Simon at sdunscombe@itecopeople.co.uk with a copy of your CV.
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