Senior Database Specialist

3 weeks ago

Woking, Surrey, United Kingdom McLaren Racing Full time
Job Title: Senior Specialist, Database Administrator/Engineer

McLaren Advanced Projects is seeking a highly skilled Senior Specialist, Database Administrator/Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our multidisciplinary engineering unit, you will be responsible for delivering high-performance databases that support our racing teams worldwide.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Design and implement high-performance databases using SQL Server, MySQL, Postgres, and MongoDB.
  • Partner with platform engineering to ensure operational excellence for our database platforms, including monitoring, alerting, and problem resolution.
  • Work closely with engineering teams to optimize data models and queries, propose indexes to improve performance, and collaborate with McLaren Enterprise IT teams on capacity planning and management.
  • Develop flexible data models to meet current and future needs, ensuring optimal performance across relational, NoSQL, streaming, and data lakes.
  • Design and optimize data processing pipelines for real-time analysis, enabling quick and effective decision-making.
  • Implement tools and platforms for advanced data analysis, visualization, and reporting.
  • Continuously monitor data systems and processes, identifying and implementing improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce latency, and support scaling efforts.
  • Provide technical guidance and leadership in database technologies, staying abreast of trends and best practices.
  • Mentor and support team members in data-related tasks and projects.
  • Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to gather requirements, deliver updates, and translate complex data concepts into actionable insights.
  • Lead data engineering projects, from planning and budgeting to execution and delivery.
Requirements:
  • Deep understanding of relational database technologies such as SQL Server, MySQL, or Postgres.
  • Ability to create and optimize data models, indexes, stored procedures, access, and scalability.
  • Experience of working with NoSQL, streaming, graph, timeseries, or edge databases such as MongoDB, Kafka, Neo4J, InfluxDB, or Duck/MotherDuck.
  • Understanding of binary encoding and compression approaches for complex data structure storage and retrieval.
  • Familiarity with data storage options, including NAS, SAN, and DAS, and understanding of on-premises, cloud, and edge deployment models.
  • Experienced in designing and implementing data pipelines (ETL/ELT/streaming) for robust data ingestion, transformation, and distribution.
  • Deep experience in maintaining database platforms and infrastructure, including monitoring, alerting, and issue resolution.
  • Awareness of data security practices, compliance standards, and regulatory requirements to ensure data privacy and security across all data architecture designs.
What We Offer:
  • A comprehensive package of benefits, including private healthcare, car schemes, life insurance, and generous pension contributions.
  • A flexible approach to working hours and occasional travel.
  • A collaborative and dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • A chance to work on high-profile projects and contribute to the success of McLaren Racing.

McLaren Advanced Projects is based at the iconic McLaren Technology Centre on the edge of Woking. Our large campus includes a gym, restaurant, and indoor and outdoor break-out areas, as well as direct access to park land. MTC is connected to Woking mainline station via regular shuttle buses, from which London Waterloo is a 30 min train ride. We encourage hybrid working patterns to give you options to balance your home life and hobbies with your work.

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