Database Developer - Cache/Iris - Contractor
Netcompany4 hours ago
London, United KingdomSenior
Responsibilities
- Manage, maintain, configure, and troubleshoot InterSystems Caché and IRIS databases supporting the NBSS live service.
- Lead the technical migration from Caché to IRIS, identifying risks and managing dependencies to minimize disruption.
- Support releases, database updates, and patches across multiple geographically distributed sites.
- Work with VB6 development and Crystal Reports teams to ensure application compatibility with the database environment.
- Provide technical support, specialist transition input, and knowledge transfer for the managed service.
- Investigate and resolve technical issues independently in legacy and business-critical environments.
Requirements
- Strong hands-on experience with InterSystems Caché and/or IRIS, including database administration, configuration, troubleshooting, security settings, and the Management Portal.
- Strong hands-on SQL experience for querying, data analysis, report troubleshooting, and developing custom queries and reports.
- Experience with Windows Server environments, ideally versions 2016, 2019, and 2022.
- Understanding of enterprise infrastructure, including RAID storage and backup solutions such as Veritas.
- Experience supporting multi-site deployments in live, business-critical services.
- Experience with Visual Basic 6 and its integration with Caché/IRIS databases is desirable.
- Familiarity with Crystal Reports and associated database dependencies is desirable.
- Previous involvement in a Caché-to-IRIS migration is desirable.
- Experience in the NHS or other complex, business-critical environments is desirable.
- Knowledge of InterSystems ObjectScript is desirable.
Benefits
- Contractor position.
- The employer promotes flexibility, low bureaucracy, agility, and an inclusive and diverse working environment.
- Reasonable adjustments or additional interview support are available on request.
About Netcompany
Netcompany is a public IT services firm that designs, builds, and operates digital platforms for governments and large enterprises, especially in Northern Europe. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Copenhagen, it delivers systems such as self‑service portals, case management, CRM, and data/analytics, and is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen. Notable public‑sector and enterprise clients include agencies in Denmark and the UK and companies like Carlsberg and Ørsted.