PostgreSQL Developer | SC Cleared | £650 - £700 a day

You will join a global IT consultancy as a Software Engineer specializing in PostgreSQL for a migration project for a government agency. This opportunity involves migrating a large Oracle 11gR1 database and PL/SQL code to PostgreSQL in AWS Cloud. As a key member of the team, you'll play a pivotal role in making architectural decisions, designing solutions, and supporting the software's development and testing. This is a chance to leave a lasting impact on a program in its early stages, shaping its direction with your knowledge and expertise.

Office / WFH
The role is based in Reading with a requirement to attend the office circa 2 days a week.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the team to design system components and contribute to requirements.
• Code, document changes, and conduct unit testing while adhering to secure coding standards and best practices.
• Model the solutions approach and tooling, producing designs for program specifications and data flows.
• Provide estimates and review the work of developers, ensuring the technical design of applications meets performance requirements.
• Translate designs into technical solutions, considering target environments and existing systems.
• Contribute to the development of coding and security standards and processes.
• Support the team in troubleshooting technical issues and provide solutions.

Key Competencies:

• Development: Demonstrated competence in coding best practices, clean code, and code review.
• Software Design: Specify system behavior in software components based on requirements.
• Understanding of current trends in software development and architecture, including Cloud, Automation, APIs, DevOps, and Mobile.
• Secure Software Development: Develop software with built-in security for application and data confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
• Database Engineering: Proficiency in PostgreSQL PL/pgSQL and Oracle PL/SQL, with experience in code conversion and data migration.
• PostgreSQL Performance Tuning: Optimize performance for PostgreSQL databases.
• AWS Cloud Services: Knowledge of cloud services to enhance migration capabilities.
• Code Migration Tools: Familiarity with tools facilitating smooth code migration.
• Data Migration Tools: Experience in tools enabling efficient data migration.

PostgreSQL Developer | SC Cleared | £650 - £700 a day