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£60,000 GBPHybrid WORKINGLocation: Manchester, North West - United Kingdom Type: Permanent The PostgreSQL Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) plays a key role in ensuring the reliability, availability, and scalability of critical systems and platforms. This position applies advanced software engineering techniques, automation, and incident response best practices to maintain high-performing, resilient technology environments. Key Responsibilities Maintain and improve the availability, performance, and scalability of systems and services through proactive monitoring, maintenance, and capacity planning.Analyse and resolve system outages and disruptions, implementing measures to prevent recurrence.Develop automation tools and scripts to streamline operational processes, reduce manual workload, and enhance overall system resilience.Monitor and optimise system performance and resource usage, identifying bottlenecks and applying performance-tuning best practices.Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to embed reliability, scalability, and performance principles across the software development lifecycle.Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends, contributing to internal technology communities and promoting a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence. Role OverviewThe PostgreSQL SRE is responsible for monitoring and maintaining critical technology infrastructure, resolving complex technical issues, and minimising operational disruptions. Acting as a technical leader, this individual shapes the direction of database administration and drives innovation in operational practices, ensuring alignment with broad