Database Engineer (PostgreSQL)
Location: Birmingham, UK (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 (dependent on experience)
Join a Mission to Drive Commercial Buildings Toward Net-Zero
An exciting opportunity is available for a talented and driven Database Engineer to join an award-winning AI-led energy technology company. This organisation is at the forefront of powering commercial buildings towards a net-zero future — using cutting-edge cloud-native platforms and a strong commitment to innovation and sustainability.
This role offers the chance to work in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where your expertise in PostgreSQL and database infrastructure will directly contribute to impactful climate solutions.
About the Role
As the Database Engineer, you will take end-to-end ownership of the company’s database systems. This is a pivotal role in a growing engineering team — you’ll not only manage and optimise PostgreSQL databases but also shape how data supports core products and services.
You will work closely with data engineers and developers, introducing database best practices, refining performance, and implementing modern automation and monitoring solutions. The role is hands-on, strategic, and offers the opportunity to influence long-term database architecture while supporting operational excellence across the business.
Key Responsibilities
Own the design, implementation, and evolution of database schemas across all environments.
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Optimise SQL queries and manage indexing strategies for high-performance, scalable databases.
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Oversee capacity planning, database security, backup and disaster recovery procedures.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement solutions that align with product goals.
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Champion database best practices and provide mentorship across engineering teams.
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Design and implement automation tools, CI/CD integrations, and monitoring strategies.
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Explore multi-tenant database strategies to support future scaling requirements.
Essential Skills & Experience
Database Expertise
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Proven experience managing large-scale, cloud-hosted PostgreSQL environments, including sharded and multi-tenant databases.
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Strong knowledge of time-series data management (ideally with TimescaleDB).
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Expert-level skills in SQL optimisation, indexing, and performance tuning.
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In-depth understanding of database security, compliance, and resilience planning.
Cloud & Development
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Proficiency with monitoring tools such as Grafana and Datadog.
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Experience using Python for database automation and tooling.
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Familiarity with modern DevOps practices including CI/CD and infrastructure-as-code.
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Knowledge of database unit testing frameworks (e.g., pg_tap, pytest).
Collaboration & Communication
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Clear communicator with strong written and verbal skills.
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Experience mentoring developers and delivering technical training.
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Comfortable working in agile teams and cross-functional collaboration.
What’s on Offer
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Competitive salary of £55,000 – £65,000 (based on experience)
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Flexible hybrid working model with regular team meetups in Birmingham
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26 days of flexible holiday plus bank holidays
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Enhanced parental and family leave policies
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Comprehensive benefits including life assurance, income protection, private healthcare, and pension
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Flexible working hours and an inclusive, values-driven workplace
Ready to take ownership of cutting-edge data systems and be part of a mission that matters? Apply today and help build a more sustainable future
