Database Engineer

2 weeks ago

Knutsford, United Kingdom Barclays Bank UK PLC Full time
Job Description

Purpose of the role

To build and maintain infrastructure platforms and products that support applications and data systems, using hardware, software, networks, and cloud computing platforms as required with the aim of ensuring that the infrastructure is reliable, scalable, and secure. Ensure the reliability, availability, and scalability of the systems, platforms, and technology through the application of software engineering techniques, automation, and best practices in incident response.

Accountabilities
  • Build Engineering: Development, delivery, and maintenance of high-quality infrastructure solutions to fulfil business requirements ensuring measurable reliability, performance, availability, and ease of use. Including the identification of the appropriate technologies and solutions to meet business, optimisation, and resourcing requirements.
  • Incident Management: Monitoring of IT infrastructure and system performance to measure, identify, address, and resolve any potential issues, vulnerabilities, or outages. Use of data to drive down mean time to resolution.
  • Automation: Development and implementation of automated tasks and processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention, utilising software scripting/coding disciplines.
  • Security: Implementation of a secure configuration and measures to protect infrastructure against cyber-attacks, vulnerabilities, and other security threats, including protection of hardware, software, and data from unauthorised access.
  • Teamwork: Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, architects, and other engineers to define IT Infrastructure requirements, devise solutions, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives via a data driven approach.
  • Learning: Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations, and actively contribute to the organization's technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth.


Assistant Vice President Expectations
  • Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues.
  • Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda.
  • Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done.
  • Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.
  • Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy.
  • Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively.
  • Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience.
  • Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes.


All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.

.Join us as a Database Engineer at Barclays, where you'll spearhead the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence. You'll harness technology to revolutionise our digital offerings, ensuring unparalleled customer experiences.

To be successful as a Database Engineer, you should have experience with

  • Experience as a Database Administrator, with a focus on PostgreSQL and similar database technologies such as Oracle or MS-SQL


  • Experience with DevOps automation tools such as Code versioning (git), JIRA, Ansible, Containers and Kubernetes (OpenShift), database CI/CD tools and their implementation


  • PostgreSQL, serving as the highest level of technical escalation for complex database issues


  • Experience in Data migrations across different database technologies


Some other highly valued skills may include

  • Cloud experience, AWS, Azure, GCP


  • Experience in a financial environment


  • Experience in system configuration management tools such as Chef, Ansible for database server configurations


  • Experience with scripting languages (e.g. PowerShell, Python, Bash) for automation/migration tasks


You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills

This role will be based in our Knutsford and Glasgow office

  • Database Engineer

    1 week ago

    Knutsford, United Kingdom Barclays UK Part time

    Database Engineer at Barclays Join us as a Database Engineer at Barclays, where you'll spearhead the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence. You'll harness technology to revolutionize our digital offerings, ensuring unparalleled customer experiences. Requirements To be successful as a Database Engineer, you should have...

  • Database Engineer

    3 hours ago

    Knutsford, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    Join us as a Database Engineer at Barclays, where you'll spearhead the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence. You'll harness technology to revolutionise our digital offerings, ensuring unparalleled customer experiences. To be successful as a Database Engineer, you should have experience with Experience as a Database...

  • Database Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    Knutsford, United Kingdom Barclays Bank PLC Full time

    .Join us as a Database Engineer at Barclays, where you'll spearhead the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence. You'll harness technology to revolutionise our digital offerings, ensuring unparalleled customer experiences.To be successful as a Database Engineer, you should have experience withExperience as a Database...

  • AWS Database Engineer

    2 days ago

    Knutsford, Cheshire East, United Kingdom Barclays Full time

    Database Engineer at BarclaysBarclays is seeking a skilled Database Engineer to join our team. As a Database Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining our database infrastructure to support our digital landscape.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement high-quality database solutions to meet business...

  • AWS Database Engineer

    2 days ago

    Knutsford, Cheshire East, United Kingdom Barclays Full time

    Database Engineer at BarclaysBarclays is seeking a skilled Database Engineer to join our team. As a Database Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining our database infrastructure to support our digital landscape.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement high-quality database solutions to meet business...

  • Database Systems Engineer

    1 week ago

    Knutsford, Cheshire East, United Kingdom Barclays Bank UK PLC Full time

    Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly skilled Database Engineer to join our team at Barclays Bank UK PLC. As a key member of our infrastructure team, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our database infrastructure to ensure high availability, scalability, and security.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement database...

  • Database Systems Engineer

    1 week ago

    Knutsford, Cheshire East, United Kingdom Barclays Bank UK PLC Full time

    Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly skilled Database Engineer to join our team at Barclays Bank UK PLC. As a key member of our infrastructure team, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our database infrastructure to ensure high availability, scalability, and security.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement database...

  • AWS Database Engineer

    4 days ago

    Knutsford, Cheshire East, United Kingdom Barclays Full time

    Database Engineer at BarclaysBarclays is seeking a skilled Database Engineer to spearhead the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence. As a key member of our team, you will harness technology to revolutionise our digital offerings, ensuring unparalleled customer experiences.Purpose of the RoleTo build and maintain infrastructure...

  • AWS Database Engineer

    4 days ago

    Knutsford, Cheshire East, United Kingdom Barclays Full time

    Database Engineer at BarclaysBarclays is seeking a skilled Database Engineer to spearhead the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence. As a key member of our team, you will harness technology to revolutionise our digital offerings, ensuring unparalleled customer experiences.Purpose of the RoleTo build and maintain infrastructure...

  • Senior Database Engineer

    3 hours ago

    Knutsford, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    Join us as Senior Database Engineer at Barclays, where you'll spearhead the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence. You'll harness technology to revolutionise our digital offerings, ensuring unparalleled customer experiences. To be successful as a Senior Database Engineer you should have experience with Experience as...

  • Senior Database Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    Knutsford, United Kingdom Barclays Bank UK PLC Full time

    Job DescriptionPurpose of the roleTo lead and manage engineering teams, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions, driving technical excellence, fostering a culture of innovation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to align technical decisions with business objectives....

  • Senior Database Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    Knutsford, United Kingdom Barclays UK Part time

    Join us as a Senior Database Engineer at Barclays, where you'll spearhead the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence. You'll harness technology to revolutionise our digital offerings, ensuring unparalleled customer experiences. Qualifications and Experience Experience as a Principal Level Database Administrator, focusing on...

  • Database Architect

    7 days ago

    Knutsford, Cheshire East, United Kingdom Barclays Bank Plc Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Database Engineer to join our team at Barclays Bank Plc. As a key member of our infrastructure team, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our database infrastructure to ensure high availability, scalability, and security.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement database solutions...

  • Database Architect

    7 days ago

    Knutsford, Cheshire East, United Kingdom Barclays Bank Plc Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Database Engineer to join our team at Barclays Bank Plc. As a key member of our infrastructure team, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our database infrastructure to ensure high availability, scalability, and security.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement database solutions...

  • Database Architect

    2 weeks ago

    Knutsford, Cheshire East, United Kingdom Barclays Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Database Administrator to join our team at Barclays. As a key member of our IT infrastructure team, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our database systems to ensure high availability, scalability, and security.Key ResponsibilitiesDatabase Engineering: Design, develop, and maintain...

  • Database Architect

    2 weeks ago

    Knutsford, Cheshire East, United Kingdom Barclays Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Database Administrator to join our team at Barclays. As a key member of our IT infrastructure team, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our database systems to ensure high availability, scalability, and security.Key ResponsibilitiesDatabase Engineering: Design, develop, and maintain...

  • Senior Database Architect

    1 week ago

    Knutsford, Cheshire East, United Kingdom Barclays Bank Full time

    Senior Database EngineerWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Database Engineer to join our team at Barclays Bank. As a key member of our engineering team, you will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of our database solutions.Key ResponsibilitiesLead engineering teams to deliver high-quality software solutionsOversee timelines,...

  • Senior Database Architect

    1 week ago

    Knutsford, Cheshire East, United Kingdom Barclays Bank Full time

    Senior Database EngineerWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Database Engineer to join our team at Barclays Bank. As a key member of our engineering team, you will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of our database solutions.Key ResponsibilitiesLead engineering teams to deliver high-quality software solutionsOversee timelines,...

  • Senior Database Architect

    7 days ago

    Knutsford, Cheshire East, United Kingdom Barclays Bank Plc Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Database Engineer to join our team at Barclays Bank Plc. As a key member of our engineering team, you will be responsible for leading the design, development, and implementation of our database solutions.Key ResponsibilitiesLead engineering teams to deliver high-quality software solutions, driving...

  • Senior Database Architect

    7 days ago

    Knutsford, Cheshire East, United Kingdom Barclays Bank Plc Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Database Engineer to join our team at Barclays Bank Plc. As a key member of our engineering team, you will be responsible for leading the design, development, and implementation of our database solutions.Key ResponsibilitiesLead engineering teams to deliver high-quality software solutions, driving...