Database Engineer

About Pockit + Monese

Pockit and Monese are the all-in-one money apps that make it easy for people to access and manage the financial tools that put them in control of their money. We provide vital financial services, from e-money accounts through to income advance products to over three million customers across the UK and Europe. In October 2024, Pockit acquired Monese, creating the leading fintech for anyone who is budgeting, saving, or just trying to stay on top of their finances. Both firms are regulated by the FCA.

Following the acquisition of Monese, the business is on a trajectory of growth as the two organisations harmonise and integrate in both the UK and across Europe

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The Ro**

leAs a member of the Cloud Infrastructure team, you will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, performance and security of the organization's Database infrastructure. Working closely with Cloud Engineers, Product Engineers and Cybersecurity experts, you will take the lead in the management, design and optimization of the Databases that enable services for hundreds of thousands of customers across Europ

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What you will be d**

• oingLead the design and architecture of database solutions, ensuring scalability, performance, and adherence to best practices. Evaluate and recommend appropriate database systems and technologies based on business requireme
• nts.Optimize database performance through advanced techniques such as query optimization, indexing, and database configuration adjustme
• nts.Conduct capacity planning to anticipate future resource requirements and ensure that databases can handle growing data volu
• mes.Design and implement high availability (HA) solutions to minimize downtime and ensure continuous access to critical d
• ata.Develop and test disaster recovery (DR) plans to recover data in the event of system failures or disast
• ers.Establish and enforce robust security measures, including access controls, encryption, and auditing, to ensure data confidentiality and compliance with regulatory requireme
• nts.Plan and execute database system upgrades, applying patches and updates to ensure the security and stability of the database environm
• ent.Develop automation scripts to streamline routine database administration tasks, improving efficiency and reducing manual eff
• ort.Collaborate with other Tech teams, developers, and business stakeholders to understand data requirements and ensure seamless integration with applicati
• ons.Contribute to the development of long-term database strategies aligned with organizational goals. Provide input on budgeting, resource allocation, and technology roadmap plann
• ing.Implement advanced monitoring solutions to track database performance, health, and potential issues. Configure alerts and notifications for critical eve
• nts.Lead or contribute to database-related projects, such as migrations, consolidations, or technology adopti

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What we are lookin**

• g forSolid experience in PostgreSQL database administration, database engineering, or related roles. Proven experience in managing large-scale databases and complex database environm
• ents.Proficiency in working with transactional database systems in cloud infrastructure. Preferably AWS RDS and Au
• rora.Understanding of database security principles, including authentication, authorization, encryption, and compliance with data protection regulations (e.g., G
• DPR).Proficiency in database backup and recovery procedures to ensure data integrity and availabi
• lity.Ability to monitor and optimize database performance using tools and techniques like query optimization, indexing, and cac
• hing.Knowledge of IaC principles and Terraform to automate provisio
• ning.Proficiency in scripting languages to automate routine database and maintenance t

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What we consider**

• a plusExperience with MS SQL Server or Azure Co

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What benefits w**

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Learning and development support
- scheme.Hybrid
- working.Enhanced sick days, day off on birthday, voluntary day, days off for a wedding a
- nd more.Private medical in
- surance.Working abroad flex
- ibility.Ample opportunity for personal growth at one of the leading Fintech startups in
- Europe.Flat structure with open communication where everyone has
- a voiceHigh degree of autonomy in a motivated and talented internatio
- nal teamMonese+ Pockit premium

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