Senior Database Performance Engineer

2 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Bench Direct Full time

Bench Direct is seeking a highly skilled Senior Database Performance Engineer to join our team on a 3-6 month contract. The successful candidate will be responsible for improving the performance and speed of our MatterSphere 3 system.

The ideal candidate will have experience with database administration, particularly with Microsoft SQL Server or similar technologies. They will be expected to work independently and as part of a team to achieve project goals.

We offer a competitive rate, negotiable based on experience, which we estimate to be around £60,000 per annum, assuming a standard 36-month contract. This figure may vary depending on individual circumstances.

Job Requirements:

  • Improve the performance and speed of the MatterSphere 3 system by identifying and addressing bottlenecks, implementing optimisations, and tuning database settings.
  • Monitor and maintain the health of the database, including regular reindexing and ensuring data consistency.
  • Design and implement data warehousing solutions to improve data accessibility and analytics capabilities.
  • Optimise database queries to improve performance and reduce resource usage.
  • Experience with monitoring tools, such as Datadog or Prometheus, would be beneficial in this role.

Benefits: As a contractor with Bench Direct, you will have access to our cutting-edge technology stack, opportunities for professional growth and development, and a dynamic work environment that values collaboration and innovation.



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