The Opportunity
We are building a talent community for experienced database and DevOps engineers who can design, automate and support business-critical database platforms. The role provides production and development support for database applications, establishes build and operational standards, and acts as a technical escalation point for complex database issues.
You will help design, deploy, migrate and operate Oracle and SQL database environments on Microsoft Azure. Working closely with database design, application and cloud teams, you will create robust, scalable and secure services while supporting the migration of database workloads from on-premises environments.
What You’ll Do (When You Join Us)
As a Lead Database Engineer - DevOps, you will combine deep database engineering expertise with automation, cloud and site reliability practices.
Architect, Build and Standardise:
Develop and maintain database build standards covering security, patching, resilience and high availability. Provide database design support to development projects and help define scalable database architectures. Design backup and recovery, clustering, data management and disaster recovery strategies. Support database connectivity through ODBC, JDBC and vendor-specific architectures. Review database application code, collaborate on improvements and maintain source code using standard company tooling.
Automate and Deliver:
Develop automation for database deployment and maintenance using DevOps tooling and Infrastructure-as-Code practices. Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for database changes and platform configuration. Implement Oracle database infrastructure in Azure and migrate workloads from on-premises environments. Use version control, secrets management, containers and orchestration tools to improve repeatability and control. Ensure solutions align with defined database, security and compliance standards.
Operate and Optimise:
Monitor database resources and manage capacity to maintain optimum performance and availability. Investigate and resolve production incidents, database issues and service disruptions in a timely manner. Perform performance tuning and diagnostics using query plan analysis and Oracle tools such as AWR, ASH and ADDM. Document and execute backup, restore, upgrade, patching and disaster recovery procedures. Define a database management strategy combining documented checks, automated monitoring and actionable alerts. Maintain database infrastructure, code and integrations as a reliable service for application teams.
Protect and Support:
Partner with IT Security to maintain database security policy and assess alignment with required controls. Assist Unix administrators and application teams where database expertise is required. Provide technical guidance, troubleshooting support and escalation leadership across technology boundaries. Participate in shift cover and on-call support, including planned maintenance outside normal business hours and at weekends.
What you’ll bring
- Build With Purpose - Start with why. Define the problem clearly. Deliver measurable outcomes.
- Customer Driven - Work backwards from customer needs. Build for real‑world use, with continuous feedback loops.
- Technically Courageous - Tackle complex problems, push boundaries, learn from the best, and avoid mediocrity.
- Learn and Be Curious - Develop a growth mindset. Continuously learn, experiment, and share knowledge.
- Act as Owner - Operate as stewards of company resources. Prioritise long‑term value.
- Lead with data - Use precise data to guide decisions, identify risks, and learn from outcomes.
- Dive deep - Stay close to the details, investigate discrepancies, and act swiftly to correct course.
- Build responsibly, deliver incrementally - Prioritize scalable, secure, reliable solutions and iterate using customer feedback.
- Collaborate to achieve - Communicate openly, work respectfully, and value how work is done as much as what is delivered.
How we hire
Our process is skills‑focused and structured to be fair and consistent. For mainstream coding roles, candidates typically complete a technical assessment (e.g., Codility) before interviews that explore applied technical skills, design thinking, and our Engineering Principles.
Why Connect Now?
Skip the Line
Become part of our database engineering talent community and be considered when a suitable opportunity opens.
Exclusive Insights
We will discuss opportunities aligned to your experience in database engineering, automation, cloud migration and platform reliability.
Career Alignment
Share the database platforms, cloud technologies and engineering challenges that best match your career goals
How to Join
Upload your CV along with a short note about:
The database platforms and versions you have supported. Your experience with Azure, cloud migration and Infrastructure-as-Code. The automation, scripting and CI/CD tools you use most often.
Your experience supporting high-availability, business-critical environments and on-call services. We will review your profile and connect for an informal conversation to understand your interests better.
Career Stage:
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Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you.
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