Senior Database Specialist

3 weeks ago

Woking, Surrey, United Kingdom McLaren Racing Full time
Database Administrator Job Description

McLaren Advanced Projects is seeking a highly skilled Database Administrator to join our team. As a key member of our engineering unit, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our database systems to ensure optimal performance and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Design and implement database systems to meet the needs of our racing teams
  • Develop and maintain database models, indexes, and stored procedures to ensure data integrity and performance
  • Monitor and optimize database performance to ensure efficient data processing and retrieval
  • Collaborate with platform engineering to ensure high standards of operational excellence for our database platforms
  • Work with engineering teams to optimize data models and queries, propose indexes to improve performance, and work with McLaren Enterprise IT teams on capacity planning and management
  • Design and implement 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
  • Flexible approach to working hours and occasional travel
  • Hybrid working patterns to give you options to balance your home life and hobbies with your work
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development in a dynamic and innovative environment

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.

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