Database Engineer at Auto Trader
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At Auto Trader, we’re proud of our people-centred culture and believe that our people are integral in making us a unique workplace. We are seeking a Database Engineer to join our Operations squad, where you'll be responsible for ensuring the smooth management of a diverse range of database environments, including cutting-edge technologies like Postgres (CloudSQL), MySQL (CloudSQL), SQLServer (Azure) and MongoDB Atlas. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with top-tier cloud platforms such as GCP and Azure, gaining invaluable experience in managing and optimising databases on these platforms.
You won't just be a behind-the-scenes troubleshooter; you'll also be a key advisor to our product squads, providing valuable insights and recommendations to enhance their database utilisation. This role offers the chance to engage in exciting projects, from upgrades and migrations to the integration of newly acquired assets onto our platform, ensuring that your skills are always at the forefront of database innovation.
Your contribution will extend beyond day-to-day tasks. As part of our team, you'll be involved in the evolution of our infrastructure, utilising infrastructure as code principles with tools like Terraform. You'll also gain proficiency in essential monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, PGAnalyze, and native cloud platform monitoring tools, enabling you to proactively identify and address issues, minimising any potential impact on services.
This role embraces collaboration, allowing you to work closely with engineering and development teams. You'll have the opportunity to mentor and coach, sharing your technical knowledge with others, all while being supported in your professional growth.
We understand the importance of maintaining a reliable and resilient environment, so you'll participate in an on-call rotation and be a key player in database incident management. This high-impact responsibility will provide you with a sense of ownership and the chance to make a real difference.
If you're excited about contributing to a vibrant team, eager to work with cutting-edge technologies, and are passionate about delivering first-class services in a production environment, join us as a Database Engineer and be part of the driving force behind Autotrader.co.uk's success!
However- don't be discouraged to apply if you don't have experience working with certain technologies or platforms or if you don't meet all the criteria above- we are happy to consider applications with various ranges of abilities and skills, where we can turn points of interest into development areas. Reach out and we can chat further if you have any questions :)
In addition to full-time, we can also consider part-time applications working Monday to Friday on a reduced hour basis, or a minimum of 3 full days a week. We're offering a salary between £38,000 - £58,000, dependent on experience, and a flexible benefits package to support your health and well-being. You'll have 28 days of holiday per year, in addition to bank holidays and half-day closures on Christmas and New Year's Eve. Our Aviva pension scheme offers between 5% to 7% employer contributions depending on the percentage you choose to contribute, and we provide Bupa healthcare cover for all of our employees.
Our employee assistance programme, enhanced parental leave, and share-save options are just some of the other benefits on offer should you decide to join us.
We're passionate about career development at Auto Trader, and we all develop and learn things differently. Whether you attend an external conference, utilise a LinkedIn Learning license, or choose one of our in-house masterclasses, there's something for everyone.
Our hybrid working model, Connected Working, combines office with home working. We've split it into fixed and flexible days to help you get the best out of the working week. Everybody has two fixed office days with their team, so you will know that the rest of your team will be in on those days. There is an expectation that everyone is, on average, in more than out; therefore, on top of your two fixed days, we should see you in the office on other flexible days. You can choose these flexible days in the office depending on your work, home, and team commitments.
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