Database Administrator (AWS AURORA ​/ POSTGRESQL

SENIOR DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR (AWS AURORA / POSTGRESQL)

• £525 per day via Umbrella
• Initial contract until 31/12/2026
• Croydon based
• Active SC Clearance required

WHO WE ARE?

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading technology organisation delivering critical digital services into the UK Public Sector. They are seeking an experienced Senior Database Administrator (DBA) to join a high-profile programme supporting the design, operation and optimisation of enterprise database platforms hosted within AWS.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly skilled technical team, working on mission-critical services where resilience, performance and security are paramount.

WHAT WILL THE SENIOR DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR BE DOING?

As the Senior Database Administrator, you'll act as the technical lead for AWS-hosted database platforms, taking ownership of database architecture, resilience, performance optimisation and operational support.

You'll work closely with Solution Architects, Cloud Engineers, Developers and Operational teams to design highly available database solutions, optimise performance, implement disaster recovery capabilities and resolve complex production issues. Alongside hands-on technical delivery, you'll contribute to architecture reviews, governance activities and technical decision making.

THE SENIOR ...