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ClickHouse Developer

Michael Page (UK)

City Of London

Hybrid

GBP 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled professional to lead the implementation of ClickHouse at a prestigious global financial services firm. This high-impact role involves designing and managing high-performance database environments, ensuring optimal query performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet business objectives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in ClickHouse and a strong understanding of data security and disaster recovery strategies. Enjoy a flexible hybrid working arrangement that promotes a healthy work-life balance while contributing to innovative solutions in a forward-thinking environment.

Benefits

12% non-contributory pension
Flexible hybrid working
Work-life balance

Qualifications

  • Extensive experience with ClickHouse in a production environment.
  • Proficiency in Linux/Unix and database performance optimisation.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement high-performance ClickHouse environments.
  • Drive the migration of analytical databases to ClickHouse.

Skills

ClickHouse
Linux/Unix
Database Performance Optimisation
Data Modelling
ETL
DevOps Tools
Problem-Solving
Analytical Skills
Communication Skills

Tools

Prometheus
Grafana
Jenkins
Ansible
CI/CD Pipelines
C++

Job description

  • Lead ClickHouse implementation at a top-tier global investment bank
  • Own a high-impact role with long-term growth and visibility

About Our Client

My client is a prestigious global financial services firm with a strong reputation for innovation in banking and investment solutions. They are committed to sustainability and ethical business practices, providing a wide range of services to clients across various industries, with a focus on cutting-edge technology and data-driven decision-making.

Job Description

  • Design and implement high-performance ClickHouse environments
  • Drive the migration of analytical databases to ClickHouse with minimal disruption
  • Manage database query optimisation for scalability and performance
  • Operate production-ready clusters with high availability and fault tolerance
  • Develop and maintain backup, disaster recovery, and data security strategies
  • Collaborate with teams to align database solutions with business goals
  • Monitor performance with Prometheus and Grafana, addressing issues proactively
  • Implement best practices for data modelling and processing
  • Guide and mentor junior developers in ClickHouse best practices
  • Stay up-to-date with ClickHouse advancements and implement innovative solutions
  • Deliver documentation for system architecture and troubleshooting

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate will have:
Extensive experience with ClickHouse in a production environment
Proficiency in Linux/Unix and database performance optimisation
Strong knowledge of query optimisation, data modelling, and ETL
Experience with DevOps tools (Jenkins, Ansible) and CI/CD pipelines
Solid understanding of data security, backup, and disaster recovery
Familiarity with Prometheus, Grafana, and C++ for customisation
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

What's on Offer

This role offers a competitive salary of up to £90k DOE, with a 12% non-contributory pension for long-term financial security. Flexible hybrid working (50% onsite) provides a great work-life balance, with the option to work 3 days one week and 2 days the next in the London office.

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