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Database Engineer (MySQL-Focused)
Hybrid | Permanent | £40,000 - £45,000 + Training
Are you a database expert who thrives on performance, optimisation, and solving complex challenges? We’re looking for a Database Engineer to take ownership of a modern, high-availability database environment and help shape its future.


What you’ll be doing
- Own and manage MySQL environments as the primary subject matter expert
- Design and optimise database architecture, performance, and scalability
- Implement and maintain high availability solutions
- Handle backup, recovery, and disaster planning
- Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and security teams
- Troubleshoot complex issues and continuously improve performance
- Contribute to documentation, standards, and best practices


What you’ll bring
Essential experience:
- Strong experience with MySQL (5.7 / 8+)
- Working knowledge of SQL Server administration
- Experience with high availability technologies
Nice to have:
- PostgreSQL experience
- Cloud exposure (AWS / Azure)
- Infrastructure knowledge
- Interest in AI tools for database management
- Linux and scripting knowledge
Why this role?
- Make a real impact in a critical infrastructure team
- Work with modern and legacy technologies
- Collaborative, supportive tech environment
- Funded professional certifications
- Hybrid flexibility


Ready to apply?
If you’re passionate about databases and enjoy solving complex problems, we’d love to hear from you.


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