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# Database Engineer

- **Company:** TRBtalent
- **Location:** Northampton, UK
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Active Directory, Ubuntu (Operating System), Cloud Computing, Databases, System Configuration, Data Infrastructure, Database Design, Desktop Computing, Linux, Graph Database, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT), Neo4j, Performance Tuning, LoRaWaN, Virtualization Technology, VMware VSphere, System Availability, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Vcenter, Network Server
- **Published:** August 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815452906-database-engineer

## About the Role

The ideal candidate will be a pragmatic, organised and a clear communicator, as this role will involve occasional customer-facing interactions. You will have a broad knowledge base, an eagerness to learn, and the ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively.

 * Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server, including Availability Groups and Replication.
 * Proven experience with MySQL, particularly Galera Clusters.
 * Expertise in database design and performance tuning.
 * Hands-on experience with firewall, networking, and VPN configuration.
 * Familiarity with virtualisation, vCenter, and vSphere.
 * Experience with Neo4J Graph Database and cloud technologies.
 * Knowledge of Linux and Ubuntu operating systems.
 * Experience with Active Directory administration.
 * Familiarity with IoT protocols (MQTT, LoRaWAN) and hardware (servers, desktops, mobile phones).
 * Ability to document methods and procedures.

## Description

Our long term client is a market-leading UK-based technology client that provides cutting-edge security and intelligence solutions to government agencies worldwide. They are now looking to expand their team by hiring a talented and motivated Database Infrastructure Engineer. This is a fantastic opportunity for a professional who is not only skilled in database management but also has a broad knowledge of wider IT infrastructure., You will play a critical role in maintaining and optimising the company's IT infrastructure, ensuring a secure and stable environment for both internal systems and remote customer platforms., * Building, maintaining, and performance-tuning databases (Microsoft MSSQL, MySQL) that operate 24/7.

 * Implementing and managing high availability and replication solutions (Availability Groups, Galera Clusters) to ensure continuous operation.
 * Monitoring and managing backups and disaster recovery plans.
 * Configuring and maintaining firewall, networking, and VPN solutions.
 * Working with virtualisation technologies (vCenter, vSphere).
 * Occasional foreign travel to customer sites.


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