Job Description
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...
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...
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Submit ApplicationJob Details
- Location Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear
- Job Type Full-time
- Category computer-and-mathematical
- Posted Date June 06, 2026
- Application Deadline July 16, 2026