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# Database Reliability Engineer

- **Company:** Fuse Limited
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Airflow, Business Logic, Cloud Database, Databases, Continuous Integration, Data Centers, Data Validation, Data Infrastructure, Data Transformation, Relational Databases, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, SQL Databases, AWS Cdk, Pulumi, Vertica, Data Pipelines
- **Published:** September 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/database-reliability-engineer/48793021

## About the Role

engineering role Writes the cleanest SQL you've ever seen - proficiency in Python and SQL is non-negotiable Hands-on experience with relational databases, particularly Postgres Experience designing schemas and building data models that reflect real-world business logic Familiarity with DBT or similar data transformation frameworks Strong understanding of data validation, testing, and quality assurance practices Manages all infrastructure through IaC tooling (Pulumi, AWS CDK) - treats the database as code, not a manual system Grasps new business domains quickly - able to translate unfamiliar logic into clean, intuitive data models without hand-holding Bonus Experience with ClickHouse or columnar databases Familiarity with cloud-based data orchestration tools (Dagster, Step Functions) CI/CD practices for data pipelines and transformations Experience operating databases at scale in a production environment Benefits Competitive salary and an equity sign-on bonus Biannual bonus scheme Fully
expensed tech to match your needs Paid annual leave Breakfast and dinner allowance for office based employees #J-18808-Ljbffr

## Description

a critical foundation for scaling AI data centers and other energy-intensive industries. Responsibilities Own the reliability, performance, and scalability of Fuse's database infrastructure across Postgres and ClickHouse Build and maintain scalable, reliable data pipelines to support analytics, reporting, and product needs Own the design and evolution of analytical schemas, translating business logic into structured, intuitive data models Migrate and transform data from Postgres into ClickHouse, ensuring performance and reliability Develop and maintain DBT models that reflect our business domain and make data easily accessible for teams Implement tests and data quality checks to ensure reliable and trustworthy datasets Identify and eliminate duplicates, improve data consistency, and enforce clean modelling standards Manage all database and infrastructure changes through IaC - minimise direct DB modifications Qualifications 3+ years of experience in a backend engineering or data-focused


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