Database Administrator

Webull; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

401(k) match

Generous time off & parental leave

Wellness & pet care benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Office perks: meals & mixed beverages

Job summary

Webull, a cloud-native fintech leader, seeks a Database Administrator to design, implement, and optimize scalable database solutions for a high-volume trading platform. You will work with AWS managed services, focusing on OLTP workloads, performance tuning, and data modeling.

You will collaborate with development teams to ensure low-latency access, implement real-time data pipelines, and drive architectural best practices across the software lifecycle. This role is based in St. Petersburg, FL.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing database workloads in AWS.
• Deep familiarity with Amazon RDS, Aurora, and DocumentDB.
• 4-6 years of MySQL experience, including storage engines and isolation levels.
• 3+ years of MongoDB/DocumentDB experience with sharding and indexing.
• Strong data modeling and SQL/NoSQL query optimization.
• Able to rapidly master new AWS services and data technologies.
• Experience with high-concurrency transactional data in brokerage or trading.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with developers to design and deploy data-intensive OLTP applications using AWS RDS (MySQL/Aurora) and DocumentDB.
• Serve as SME for query optimization, indexing, and schema design to achieve sub-millisecond latencies.
• Lead evaluation/implementation of purpose-built DBs (Neptune, Elasticsearch/OpenSearch) as needed.
• Coordinate with performance engineers for stress tests and 99.99% availability in peak hours.
• Standardize deployments, security, and access patterns via automation in a DevOps culture.
• Design real-time data pipelines with Apache Flink or AWS streaming services and CDC.
• Monitor and resolve DB issues in non-prod environments for smooth production handover.

Skills

Database administration

AWS cloud

SQL & NoSQL

Performance tuning

Data modeling

DevOps / CI-CD

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS

Tools

MySQL

Aurora

DocumentDB

MongoDB

Elasticsearch/OpenSearch

Amazon Neptune

Terraform/CloudFormation

Python

Go

Job description

Webull is a leading digital brokerage platform built on next generation global infrastructure. At Webull, we believe that everyone should have an equal opportunity to control their own financial future. Our vision has always been to empower individual investors with the tools and resources they need to succeed financially. This commitment remains at the heart of everything we do. From low-fee trading and robust market data to advanced analytical tools, we are committed to providing a seamless, top-tier trading experience.

About The Role & Team

Webull is a cloud-native fintech leader, with our global trading platform powered by AWS. As we continue to expand our brokerage platform and technology infrastructure, we are seeking a Database Administrator who brings deep database expertise and a strong understanding of cloud-native technologies.

In this role, you will work closely with development teams to design, implement, and optimize highly scalable and reliable database solutions using AWS managed services. You will play a key role in integrating database performance optimization and architectural best practices early in the software development lifecycle, ensuring our systems can support the demands of a high-volume, real-time trading environment.

We are looking for someone who brings strong technical expertise in both relational and NoSQL databases, takes a proactive approach to problem-solving, and is excited to contribute to the continued growth, performance, and reliability of Webull's global trading platform.

In This Role, You Will

• Collaborate with developers to design and deploy data-intensive OLTP applications leveragingAWS RDS (MySQL/Aurora)andAmazon DocumentDB.
• Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for query optimization, advanced indexing, and schema design to ensure sub-millisecond latencies for our global trading services.
• Lead the evaluation and implementation of purpose-built databases (e.g.,Amazon Neptunefor graph data,Elasticsearch/OpenSearchfor search) based on business needs.
• Partner with performance engineers to conduct rigorous stress tests and "Game Day" scenarios to ensure 99.99% availability during peak trading hours.
• Work within a DevOps culture to standardize database deployments, security protocols, and access patterns (caching, pagination) using automation tools.
• Design and maintain real-time data pipelines usingApache Flinkor AWS-native streaming services for live data processing and CDC (Change Data Capture).
• Proactively monitor and resolve database-level issues in non-production environments to ensure a seamless transition to the production cloud.

The Skills You Bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
• Proven experience managing database workloads in anAWS environment. Deep familiarity withAmazon RDS, Aurora, and DocumentDBis essential.
• 4-6 years of professional experience withMySQL, including deep knowledge of storage engines, locking, and transaction isolation levels.
• 3+ years of experience withMongoDBorDocumentDB, with a solid understanding of sharding, indexing, and consistency models.
• Strong mastery of data modeling, normalization, and the ability to translate complex business logic into efficient technical tasks.
• Advanced skills in analyzing execution plans and optimizing complex SQL/NoSQL queries.
• You have a self-starter mindset with the ability to rapidly master new AWS services and emerging data technologies.
• Experience with high-concurrency transactional data in a brokerage or electronic trading environment.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Practical experience withApache Flinkfor real-time stream processing and data integration.
• Experience withAmazon Neptune(Graph Database) or Time-Series databases.
• Proficiency in Python, Go, or Terraform/CloudFormation for database automation and IaC.
• AWS Certification: AWS Certified Database – Specialty or AWS Certified Solutions Architect.

Why Webull?

Webull is more than a fintech company—we’re a global community of innovators, collaborators, and trailblazers. Headquartered in St. Petersburg, FL, Webull operates in 16 regions worldwide, serving over 20 million users. At Webull, your ideas matter, your voice is heard, and your work makes a real impact.

Investing in our people is a top priority for us, which is why we have a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage : 100% paid medical and dental insurance for employees and dependents, vision insurance, and more!
• Financial Support : 401(k) match, commuter benefits for NY positions, and short-term disability coverage.
• Work-Life Balance : Generous time off that increases with tenure, paid parental leave, personal days, sick time, volunteer days and company holidays.
• Wellness & Pet Care : Fitness and wellness benefits, plus pet insurance for your furry friends.
• Investing in Your Future: We provide tuition reimbursement to help you pursue relevant degrees, certifications, and training that align with your career goals.
• Dynamic Office Perks : Catered breakfast (every Monday) & lunches (every Friday), fully stocked kitchens, and monthly happy hours to connect and collaborate.

This role is based in our St. Petersburg, FL Global HQ, where in-person collaboration fuels growth, mentorship, and innovation. At Webull, we’re committed to fair, equitable, and transparent compensation. The base salary range is $90,000-115,000 annually, plus a discretionary bonus and full benefits. Final offers consider experience, location, and relevant qualifications.

EEOC Statement

Webull is an equal opportunity employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team where all backgrounds, perspectives, and talents are valued.