PostgreSQL DBA with Python software engineering

Cboe Global Markets, Inc.; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading market infrastructure provider in London is seeking a PostgreSQL DBA with experience in Python software engineering. The successful candidate will support critical infrastructure, focusing on database management and automation. This role offers a dynamic work environment with excellent benefits, and a focus on personal and professional development.

Benefits

Fair and competitive salary

Comprehensive private medical insurance

Life and long-term illness insurance

Enhanced paid parental and adoption leave

ClassPass Corporate Membership

25 days holiday per year

Complimentary lunch, snacks, and drinks

Paid tuition assistance

Qualifications

• Innovative self-starter with autonomy on large-scale projects.
• Background in financial markets preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support all exchange application platforms and Postgres databases globally.
• Responsible for engineering and supporting critical infrastructure.
• Build tooling for database monitoring, replication, resiliency, scalability and performance.

Skills

Managing relational databases and Postgres

Python, or experience in another language with a desire to learn Python

Linux or UNIX-like systems

Scripting languages

Snowflake data cloud

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Client:

Cboe Global Markets, Inc.

Location:

London, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Company Overview

At Cboe UK, we inspire our people to solve complex challenges together because what we do matters. We provide the financial infrastructure that powers the global economy. As a leading provider of market infrastructure and tradable products, Cboe delivers cutting-edge trading, clearing and investment solutions to market participants around the world.

We’re building inclusive ways to support professional and personal development while strengthening the trust we’ve earned as a global market leader. Our teams are empowered to share ideas, actively pursue them and bring on a challenge. As champions of internal mobility and access to opportunity, we encourage our people to “go for it” and equip our managers with the training to coach their teams to the next level. Our Associate Resource Groups champion diversity, equity and inclusion, giving associates a safe space to network, share ideas and create opportunities.

Sound like the place for you? Join us!

The Database & Platform team is hiring a Software Engineer

We are looking for a Python developer with rich experience in PostgreSQL databases. You must be an innovative self-starter that can work autonomously on large-scale projects. A background in financial markets is preferred.

In this role you’ll be responsible for:

Supporting all exchange application platforms and Postgres databases globally, you will be responsible for engineering and supporting our critical infrastructure. This includes building the tooling for database monitoring, replication, resiliency, scalability and performance across our global platforms. To deliver continued company growth, we are always looking to automate and further improve software systems and operational practices. Your excellent communication skills will enable effective collaboration with international team members, including working together whilst on-call to deliver solutions.

The ideal candidate has:

• Managing relational databases and Postgres
• Python, or experience in another language with a desire to learn Python
• Linux or UNIX-like systems
• Scripting languages
• Snowflake data cloud

Location Overview

The Cboe office in London is situated in The Monument Building, a modern space that spans two floors and features a spacious outdoor balcony. From the balcony, employees can enjoy stunning views of some of London's most iconic architectural landmarks, adding a unique touch to the work environment. The building is equipped with convenient amenities for office commuters, including bike storage and showers, making it easy for staff to freshen up after their commute. Its prime location in the heart of London's financial district ensures that employees have easy access to a variety of cafes, restaurants, and shops, creating an ideal balance of work and leisure.

The office is located directly adjacent to the historic Monument to the Great Fire of London and is just across the street from the Monument Underground Station. This provides convenient transport links, with access to the West End in less than 15 minutes. The location blends the vibrancy of central London with the business-centric atmosphere of the City, making it an attractive hub for professionals.

Benefits and Perks

We value the total wellbeing of our people – including health, financial, personal and social wellness. We believe standard benefits like health insurance and fair pay are a given at any organization. Still, you should know we offer:

• Fair and competitive salary and incentive compensation packages with an upside for overachievement
• Comprehensive private medical insurance for employees and their families which includes dental cover (taxable benefit)
• Cboe pays for employee access to a private GP service (face to face or phone call consultations) to make it easy and convenient for you to see a doctor
• Life and long-term illness insurance for stability and peace of mind
• EAP - This service intends to help employees deal with personal problems that might adversely impact their work performance, health and well-being. This service includes short-term counselling and referral services for employees and their immediate family.
• Enhanced paid parental and adoption leave to support parents
• Cboe offers pensions contribution up to 7% of base salary. You don’t have to contribute yourself.
• ClassPass Corporate Membership which provides access to on-demand classes, livestream classes, in-person classes and wellness sessions across different fitness genres. (taxable benefit)
• 25 days holiday per year per holiday year for full time employees, increasing with length of service at a rate of one extra day per completed years’ service, up to a maximum of 30 days.
• Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee referral bonus program
• Complimentary lunch, snacks and drinks in any Cboe office
• Paid tuition assistance and education opportunities
• Generous charitable giving company match
• Volunteer opportunities to help you give back to your communities