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# PostgreSQL Forensic Specialist

- **Company:** scrumconnect ltd
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cloud Database, Databases, Concurrency Controls, Data Structures, Hibernate (Java), Java Database Connectivity, PostgreSQL, SQLAlchemy, Data Logging, Diagnostic Tools
- **Published:** October 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/postgresql-forensic-specialist/49524352

## About the Role

anomalies with audit/metadata to determine business impact Catalogue distinct issue types with verifiable examples Skills: PostgreSQL Internals Expertise Required specifically: MVCC (Multi-Version Concurrency Control) Transaction semantics and Locking behaviour Advance knowledge of PostgreSQL Write-Ahead Logging. Expert or advanced experience with physical/logical PostgreSQL data structures. highly proficient with PostgreSQL Toolkit and 3rd party diagnostic tools The specialist must be experienced in: correlating evidence across multiple systems / schemas / logs investigating concurrency issues with cloud database vendors Experience with common database-access frameworks is desirable, including: JDBC; Hibernate; SQLAlchemy; Diversity & Inclusion At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation and better outcomes. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every individual is valued, respected, and supported. We welcome applications from
candidates of all backgrounds and actively encourage individuals from under-represented groups, including women, people with disabilities, and diverse communities, as well as those seeking flexible working arrangements. As a Disability Confident Level 1 employer, we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment to ensure equal opportunities for all. #J-18808-Ljbffr

## Description

the key technical and evidential risk areas that warrant further examination. The specialist will be responsible for establishing whether sufficient evidence and technical access exist to conduct a defensible investigation into the reported anomalies. The specialist should assess and document: historical concurrency anomalies (e.g., lost updates, stale writes, partial transactions) The scale, complexity, and forensic relevance of the underlying PostgreSQL data structures and transaction model. The availability and completeness of historical artefacts, including database records, WAL, logs, backups, audit data, and other sources. The feasibility of reconstructing historical transaction activity and establishing reliable timelines for the reported anomalies. The principal technical and evidential risk areas that may require deeper forensic examination during a subsequent investigation. Also, the specialist should be able to: Reconstruct transaction timelines where feasible Correlate