Database Software Engineer

Role: Software Engineer – Database & Display

Job Type: Permanent

Location: UK

Are you passionate about design, development and maintenance for power system applications?

We have a great opportunity for you - Software Engineer – Database & Display!

TCS is a purpose‑led transformation company, built on belief. We do not just help businesses to transform through technology. We support them in making a meaningful difference to the people and communities they serve - our clients include some of the biggest brands in the UK and worldwide. For you, it means more to make an impact that matters, through challenging projects which demand ambitious innovation and thought leadership.

• Gain access to endless learning opportunities.
• Lead a team and their technical growth.
• Lead projects and inspire both colleagues and stakeholders.

As a Software Engineer – Database & Display, you will have to design, develop and maintain databases and data models for real‑time power system applications.

• Develop, enhance, and maintain display applications, dashboards, and HMI interfaces/Station displays for operators and engineers.
• Design, develop and maintain databases and data models for real‑time power system applications (EMS/DMS/SCADA).
• Ensure high performance, reliability, and integrity of database system under real‑time operational loads.
• Perform database tuning, indexing, query optimization, and performance monitoring.
• Develop and maintain scripts, APIs, and services to support data integration, replication, and reporting.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database and display issues, perform root‑cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Maintain documentation, including database schemas, and display specifications.

• Hands‑on expertise on SCADA / DMS/ EMS of any equivalent platforms from Siemens, OSI, ABB, Schneider etc.
• Proven experience working on databases such as Oracle, SQL Server, Postgre
  
  SQL, MYSQL, or similar RDBMS.
• Proficiency in Display & Visualization – SLD creation, HMI development, real‑time dashboards, operator displays, and reports.
• Skilled in programming or scripting – C, C++, PERL, Java or equivalent for application interfacing and scripting.
• Experience with Data Handling including real‑time data acquisition, Historian integration, data replication, and logging.
• Previous experience with Performance Tuning & Monitoring e.g., query optimization, indexing, and database health monitoring.
• Knowledge of Version control with Git, SVN, or equivalent.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Hands‑on experience with GE Power On Reliance (XA21), AEMS Platform, GE eTerra, and Power On Advantage Software.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience in incident management, root‑cause analysis, and troubleshooting production issues.

TCS is consistently voted a Top Employer in the UK and globally. Our competitive salary packages feature pension, health care, life assurance, laptop, phone, access to extensive training resources and discounts within the larger Tata network.

We offer health & wellness initiatives and sports events; we are the proud sponsor of the London Marathon.

Tata Consultancy Services UK&I is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of all individuals in accordance with the UK Equality Act 2010 and the UK Human Rights Act 1998.

We welcome and embrace diversity in race, nationality, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, gender identity, age, physical ability, gender reassignment, sexual orientation. We are a disability inclusive employer and encourage disabled people to apply for this role.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we offer an interview to applicants with disabilities or long‑term conditions who meet the minimum criteria for the role. If you would like to opt in, please email us at

If you are an applicant who needs any adjustments to the application process or interview, please contact us at  with the subject line: 'Adjustment Request' or call TCS London Office  /  to request an adjustment. We welcome requests prior to you completing the application and at any stage of the recruitment process.