PostgreSQL DBA

Overview

As a PostgreSQL DBA within a global systems team, you will own and optimize cross-platform databases to support trading and research. You’ll collaborate with development, investment, and infrastructure units to design, deploy, and operate highly available, high-performance databases. The role emphasizes automation, monitoring, and incident escalation across test, development, and production environments. London-based, with a culture of knowledge sharing and strong engineering rigor, offering a fast-paced, well-funded tech milieu.

Pay / Benefits

• bonus

Responsibilities

• Own full lifecycle database management for PostgreSQL and SQL Server
• Design, deploy and support cross-platform databases in test, development, and production environments
• Linux and Windows system administration and configuration management
• Local and network storage management and cloud infrastructure handling
• Monitor performance, availability and capacity; ensure HA/DR readiness
• Provide Level 2/3 support and escalation management
• Automate repetitive tasks to reduce human error and increase efficiency
• Collaborate with internal development, investment and infrastructure teams to deliver robust database solutions

Key requirements

• 5+ years of PostgreSQL and Microsoft SQL Server administration
• Experience with high availability, backup and disaster recovery solutions
• Knowledge of PL/PgSQL, triggers, stored procedures development and optimization
• Linux and Windows systems administration experience
• Experience with Python, Ruby or Perl
• Basic understanding of source control concepts and SDLC
• Full project lifecycle ownership from initiation to deployment
• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related experience

• Collaborative mindset and willingness to teach/learn within a knowledge-sharing culture
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Adaptability in a fast-paced, high-performance environment
• PostgreSQL
• Microsoft SQL Server
• High availability and disaster recovery

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