Senior Database Engineer - Postgres

DRW; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

DRW, a diversified trading firm, seeks a Senior Database Engineer focused on PostgreSQL and Oracle to own design, implementation, and support of mission-critical database environments in London. You will manage clustering, backups, replication, and performance tuning while collaborating with engineering and development teams to optimize data strategies.

The role emphasizes strong problem-solving, SDLC discipline, and the ability to work in an agile, fast-paced environment with self-motivation

Qualifications

• 5+ years of production PostgreSQL database engineering experience.
• 5+ years of production Oracle database engineering experience desired.
• Experience with clustering, replication and mirroring is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of database performance tuning and configuration tools.
• Excellent problem-solving and team collaboration skills.
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly and adapt to different work environments.

Responsibilities

• Proactively manage and optimize PostgreSQL/Oracle databases and OS environments.
• Perform database performance and query tuning.
• Implement and maintain production and non-production databases.
• Perform backups, log shipping, mirroring and replication tasks.
• Collaborate with system engineering on installations, configurations and capacity planning.
• Work with development teams on database design and usage optimization.
• Respond to production incidents and critical needs.

Skills

PostgreSQL

Oracle

Performance tuning

Replication

Agile

SDLC

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

SAN

Job description

DRW is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience bringing sophisticated technology and exceptional people together to operate in markets around the world. We value autonomy and the ability to quickly pivot to capture opportunities, so we operate using our own capital and trading at our own risk.

Headquartered in Chicago with offices throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia, we trade a variety of asset classes including Fixed Income, ETFs, Equities, FX, Commodities and Energy across all major global markets. We have also leveraged our expertise and technology to expand into three non-traditional strategies: real estate, venture capital and cryptoassets.

We operate with respect, curiosity and open minds. The people who thrive here share our belief that it’s not just what we do that matters–it's how we do it. DRW is a place of high expectations, integrity, innovation and a willingness to challenge consensus.

DRW is seeking a Senior Database Engineer with focus in PostgreSQL and Oracle who will be responsible for implementation, support and maintenance of mission critical database environments. The administration of these environments includes clustering, storage, securing, monitoring, performance tuning, troubleshooting, and disaster recovery. This person will help manage and support current and future database and storage environments and initiatives, and proactively evaluate physical and logical design and architecture of the systems to keep up with the dynamic and growing business needs of DRW.

Responsibilities

• Proactively manage and optimize various database platforms and related OS environments
• Perform database performance and query tuning
• Implement and maintain production and non-production databases
• Perform database backups, restores, log shipping, mirroring and replication, etc.
• Work with system engineering team on database server installations, configurations, system performance tuning and capacity planning
• Collaborate with development teams on database design, implementation and usage optimization
• Respond to production and business-critical issues and needs

Position Requirements

• 5+ years of production PostgreSQL database engineering experience
• 5+ years of production Oracle database engineering experience desired
• Experience with clustering, replication and mirroring a plus
• Strong knowledge of database performance tuning and configuration tools
• Strong technical problem-solving skills essential
• SAN knowledge a plus
• Proven ability to work in an agile, fast-paced environment, prioritize multiple tasks and projects, and efficiently handle pressure and stress
• Must be self-motivated, possess strong initiative, and be willing to take on new challenges
• Must demonstrate strong teamwork and collaboration skills
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly and adapt to different work environments
• Strong understanding of and the proven ability to comply with SDLC, source control and change management protocols
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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