About Convatec
Pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch: Convatec is a global medical products and technologies company, focused on solutions for the management of chronic conditions, with leading positions in Advanced Wound Care, Ostomy Care, Continence Care, and Infusion Care. With more than 10,000 colleagues, we provide our products and services in around 90 countries, united by a promise to be forever caring. Our solutions provide a range of benefits, from infection prevention and protection of at-risk skin, to improved patient outcomes and reduced care costs. Convatec’s revenues in 2024 were over $2 billion. The company is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index (LSE:CTEC). To learn more please visit http://www.convatecgroup.com
Position Overview
We’re looking for an experienced Database Engineer to join our team as a senior technical specialist. In this role, you’ll design, implement, maintain, and optimize enterprise-grade database environments across MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Microsoft SQL Server. You’ll also help shape our data strategy, ensuring performance, scalability, and reliability.
Key responsibilities
Administer and fine-tune MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MS SQL Server databases
Troubleshoot and optimize complex SQL queries across multiple dialects
Design scalable, high-availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) architectures
Resolve performance bottlenecks in large-scale environments
Manage user roles, backups, restorations, and version upgrades
Implement database changes with minimal business disruption
Collaborate on projects, translating business needs into technical solutions
Maintain documentation and build knowledge repositories
Evaluate new database technologies and licensing options
Participate in on-call rotations and incident response
Key requirements
Outline the essential competencies and characteristics that candidates must demonstrate to contribute to our diverse, inclusive culture and succeed in the role. These may include:
5–8 years of hands-on experience in database administration
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Proven ability to lead projects independently and drive results
Experience with cloud-based database platforms
Background in IT infrastructure is a plus
Certifications in MySQL or PostgreSQL are a bonus
Education/ Qualifications
· Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT preferred
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Equal opportunities
Convatec provides equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, genetic predisposing characteristics or any other basis prohibited by law.
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At Convatec, #ForeverCaring is our promise to patients & healthcare providers, as we deliver pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch.
