Database Engineer - MySQL

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 ad...