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Database Engineer - MySQL

Akkodis
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
3 days ago
£40,000 – £45,000 pa

Salary

£40,000 – £45,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Posted
1 Jun 2026 (3 days ago)

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Funded professional certifications
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Database Engineer (MySQL-Focused)

Hybrid | Permanent | £40,000 - £45,000 + Training

Are you a database expert who thrives on performance, optimisation, and solving complex challenges? We're looking for a Database Engineer to take ownership of a modern, high-availability database environment and help shape its future.

What you'll be doing

- Own and manage MySQL environments as the primary subject matter expert

- Design and optimise database architecture, performance, and scalability

- Implement and maintain high availability solutions

- Handle backup, recovery, and disaster planning

- Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and security teams

- Troubleshoot complex issues and continuously improve performance

- Contribute to documentation, standards, and best practices

What you'll bring

Essential experience:

- Strong experience with MySQL (5.7 / 8+)

- Working knowledge of SQL Server administration

- Experience with high availability technologies

Nice to have:

- PostgreSQL experience

- Cloud exposure (AWS / Azure)

- Infrastructure knowledge

- Interest in AI tools for database management

- Linux and scripting knowledge

Why this role?

- Make a real impact in a critical infrastructure team

- Work with modern and legacy technologies

- Collaborative, supportive tech environment

- Funded professional certifications

- Hybrid flexibility

Ready to apply?

If you're passionate about databases and enjoy solving complex problems, we'd love to hear from you.

Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law.

Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.

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