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# Database Engineer (PostgreSQL)

- **Company:** Leidos, Inc.
- **Location:** London, UK (Remote available)
- **Salary:** £47,600 - £61,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Query Performance, Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Databases, Data as a Services, Data Architecture, DevOps, PostgreSQL, Scrum Methodology, Standard Sql, Data Processing, Database Migration, Amazon Relational Database Service
- **Published:** November 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/database-engineer-postgresql/55558088

## About the Role

controlled migration of test and sensitive production dataProviding operational support for database services and escalating complex issues to senior engineers when appropriateWhat does Leidos need from me?As a minimum you will have:Practical PostgreSQL database administration experienceGood SQL skills; PL/pgSQL experience would be advantageousExperience with, or good working knowledge of, AWS database services such as Amazon RDS and Aurora PostgreSQLExperience with database migration or replication tooling; knowledge of AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) would be advantageousExperience working collaboratively in an Agile or Scrum engineering teamGood written and verbal communication skillsAbility to estimate well-defined tasks and identify dependencies with support from senior colleaguesExperience investigating query performance and applying straightforward improvementsThe following would be advantageous:Hands-on experience with Aurora PostgreSQL, Amazon RDS or a similar managed

## Description

Database Engineer (PostgreSQL)Location: Farnborough, with flexibility to work from home dependent on business demandsSalary: 47,000 - 61,000Clearance requirements: For this position you must have been a UK resident for at least 10 years in order to meet the security clearance residency criteriaThe Role:We are looking for a Database Engineer to join us on a permanent basis. You will apply practical database engineering and administration skills to support reliable data services across a number of critical UK sectors. This role is suited to someone with a solid technical foundation who is ready to develop further while working alongside experienced engineers.You will help build, maintain and improve database services, contributing to solutions that are secure, scalable, supportable and sustainable. You will receive guidance on more complex work while taking responsibility for well-defined technical tasks and operational activities.What will I be doing?You will work closely with the
Data Architect, Senior Data Engineers and fellow Database Engineers as an integral part of the team. The team includes experienced specialists and developing engineers, providing opportunities to apply your current skills, learn from others and broaden your database engineering experience.Your responsibilities will include:Working collaboratively with Database Engineers and wider delivery teams in an Agile environmentBuilding, maintaining and operating PostgreSQL database environments in AWSInvestigating and resolving database, data processing and performance issues, with support where requiredEvaluating tools and technologies and contributing to improvements to database platforms and operational processesSupporting the development and maintenance of database integration, migration and data processing processesCollaborating with engineering, testing and DevOps teamsContributing to task planning, effort estimates, dependency identification and technical risk discussionsSupporting the