Cloud Database Engineer

Salary: £45,000 - 85,000 per year

Requirements

• 2 years of experience in database engineering, cloud platform operations, or a related infrastructure engineering discipline
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS
• Knowledge of relational database technologies, including MySQL and Aurora
• Experience with database monitoring, troubleshooting, performance tuning, backup, and recovery
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools, including Terraform and Ansible
• Linux administration and scripting or programming skills, ideally Python
• Familiarity with version control technologies such as Git
• Knowledge of security best practices and their practical application in platform design and operations

Responsibilities

• Help operate and evolve highly available cloud database platforms hosted in AWS
• Contribute to the design and implementation of scalable, resilient, and secure systems
• Investigate and resolve complex technical challenges alongside experienced engineers
• Monitor, analyse, and optimise database and platform performance
• Automate operational processes using Infrastructure as Code and modern DevOps practices
• Support backup, recovery, and business continuity capabilities
• Evaluate and introduce technologies that improve platform performance, stability, and security
• Collaborate with architects, developers, security teams, and business stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes

Technologies

• AWS
• Ansible
• Cloud
• DevOps
• Git
• Support
• Linux
• MySQL
• Python
• Security
• Terraform

More

We are LexisNexis Risk Solutions, an essential partner in risk assessment. Within our Insurance vertical, we provide solutions and decision tools that combine public and industry-specific content with advanced technology and analytics to help customers evaluate and predict risk, improve operational efficiency, and make data-driven decisions across the insurance policy lifecycle. Our growing Data Platform team supports a modern, cloud-first technology platform powering high-volume, mission‑critical services. Youll work with experienced Database Administrators, Platform Engineers, and Cloud Specialists to build and operate highly available, secure, and scalable services in AWS, with opportunities to learn and collaborate using modern cloud and infrastructure technologies. The role is full time and listed in Nottingham. For work performed in Dublin, Ireland (Rockfield Central), the stated base pay range is 46,700–77,800. We offer location‑specific benefits and are committed to an accessible hiring process and equal opportunity.