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# Database Engineer

- **Company:** Akkodis
- **Location:** Hessle, UK
- **Salary:** £40,000.0 - £45,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Databases, Linux, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Standard Sql, Server Administration, Scripting, System Availability
- **Published:** August 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5858150989

## About the Role

* Strong experience with MySQL (5.7 / 8+)
 * Working knowledge of SQL Server administration
 * Experience with high availability technologies
 * PostgreSQL experience is a plus
 * Cloud exposure with AWS or Azure is a plus
 * Infrastructure knowledge is a plus
 * Interest in AI tools for database management is a plus
 * Linux and scripting knowledge is a plus

## Description

* Own and manage our MySQL environments as the primary subject matter expert
 * Design and optimise our database architecture, performance, and scalability
 * Implement and maintain high availability solutions
 * Handle backup, recovery, and disaster planning
 * Collaborate with our development, infrastructure, and security teams
 * Troubleshoot complex issues and continuously improve performance
 * Contribute to our documentation, standards, and best practices

Technologies:

 * AI
 * AWS
 * Azure
 * Cloud
 * Linux
 * MySQL
 * PostgreSQL
 * SQL
 * Security


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